Rock River arms .45
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They are great semi-custom guns. They are on par with many of the top builders. They turn out great stuff better than their AR15s IMHO.
I have one of their NM Hardball 1911's. If you have any interest in a service match pistol, take a look at these. The build quality is excellent, it's dead-nuts accurate, and they don't skimp on the finish and details. Mine is a testament to the fact that you can build a match accurate 1911 w/o sacrificing reliability.
RRA (i.e. Chuck Larson) has developed a very good reputation in the BE community on the basis of their hardball and wad guns - the 9mm versions are popular as well.
B-N-B Customs in Carlisle Pa. often stocks the RRA match pistols - http://www.bnbcustom.com/. You can find his listings on Auction Arms.
RRA (i.e. Chuck Larson) has developed a very good reputation in the BE community on the basis of their hardball and wad guns - the 9mm versions are popular as well.
B-N-B Customs in Carlisle Pa. often stocks the RRA match pistols - http://www.bnbcustom.com/. You can find his listings on Auction Arms.
I have their top of the line Limited Match with the optional Black T finish.
Its my FAVORITE 1911 and I have over a dozen high end 1911s from the top builders, including an Ed Brown Classic Custom and Wilson Super Grade.
Here's my RRA.
http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=345
Its my FAVORITE 1911 and I have over a dozen high end 1911s from the top builders, including an Ed Brown Classic Custom and Wilson Super Grade.
Here's my RRA.
http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=345
I have one...
and really like it .....it shoots better than I do thats for sure!
Just a note...I had to send mine back as the slide stop broke. Their service was OUTSTANDING to say the least....the gun was rushed back at no charge and I could tell they went through the whole gun with a fine tooth comb. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another. Doug
and really like it .....it shoots better than I do thats for sure!
Just a note...I had to send mine back as the slide stop broke. Their service was OUTSTANDING to say the least....the gun was rushed back at no charge and I could tell they went through the whole gun with a fine tooth comb. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another. DougIt's my understanding, based on feedback through Bullseye-L and by other shooters, that RRA's pistol building operation is basically Chuck - as in Chuck Larson actually builds these pistols himself. I know that that seems improbable, but it's what I've been told by several people who know a/o have spoken with him.
This is a large part of the reason that there's such a long lead time. It's also why the pistols seem to be better supported than the rifles w/ regards to customer service and repairs. He even goes out to Camp Perry personally to support RRA pistol shooters during the nationals.
But he's apparently brought on a few apprentices recently, so they may be increasing their output. This may be why their pistols are now promoted more prominently on their website.
This is a large part of the reason that there's such a long lead time. It's also why the pistols seem to be better supported than the rifles w/ regards to customer service and repairs. He even goes out to Camp Perry personally to support RRA pistol shooters during the nationals.
But he's apparently brought on a few apprentices recently, so they may be increasing their output. This may be why their pistols are now promoted more prominently on their website.
I can assure you that the pistols are not supported. Nor is Chuck a joy to deal with. He is a very good gunsmith. Do a little research on the net and for everyone who has had a positive cs experience, you will find 10 horror stories. The pistols are good, but don't expect any service after the sale.