Bought a Rock Island 45ACP the other day to do a build on it to see if I could make a cheap 1911 as good as a higher end 45.Will I shot it today an I can't believe how good this pistol really is.Rock Island recommends only 230gr ball ammo an a 500 round break-in,OK I shot 6mags of 200gr SWC an not one jam or FTF,it was also very accurate.I paid less than 500 for the gun with 3 8 round mags,I never thought it would be this good. I'm now looking at Rock Islands 10MM.
Thanks for the review. I have been contemplating getting a 45 acp and the RIA pistols look interesting with their price point and they seems to get pretty consistent good reviews.
You are welcome HammersD. Yes it is a great buy for the money considering the upgrades you get on the Tactical FS 1911. I failed to mention that it comes parkerized black, novak adjustable sites,full length guide rod and amadextrious safties,the best part about the pistol is the lifetime warrenty.They also say RIA service is outstanding if you have a problem,hope I never have to find out. The only bad thing I can say about the pistol is, it throws the brass 20 to 25 feet away, they say its fixable by changing the guide rod spring from a 16 to a 20. The pistol is very accurate for just shooting about a 100 rounds, RIA claims a 500 round break in with 230gr ball ammo only,i was shooting 200gr SWC's.
In mine I'm running a 18# recoil spring and a 25# mainspring (hot hardball loads). Ejects to about 5-8ft away. I'm approaching 700 rounds and have had no problems (other than I have become a grip addict....more,more, more). They are a great base/entry level 1911. My RIA 10mm 1911's are my carry guns. I have faith in them to perform when needed.
Dennis