OT - anyone have any opinions on the "Rock Island" 1911's ?

[Travis Morgan]

I had one. It worked just fine, but I sold it. I just didn't care for it. I could hear it rattle when I carried it on my hip while walking at night. That said, it shot fine, didn't hang up, and was fairly accurate. It balanced about like a *******' bent T-post, though. I miss my Sig 220.

[KCSO]

I carry a Charles Daly somewhat modified as a duty gun. I have ordered and sold 9 RIA's and they have all been good guns. I have shot each of the guns sold and they were all accurate, and had no functioning problems out of the box. I woulld not hesitate to recommend one as a using gun.

[a357lever]

had a gov model only problem was a bent "tilted" extactor put a high end extractor worked well since you will find the metal is soft it is cast.

[two bit okie]

I have one, and ria gi.ugly, green, all steel. feeds great, ported, all steel, says dont mess with me, I have an attitude, did I mention it is all steel. The grips can be changed, and typical of 1911's if you want to spend the coins, the last guy at the plant the made it wont even recognize it. Did I mention that it is all steel.

And it is a 45 acp. Did I mention that is all .............ah what the heck.

well made, acceptably accurate, relable, heavy. a comfort to have at your side. better than a blanket.