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Title: Rock Island TAC Ultra MS -10mm (First Day Out)
Post by: Reverendpdp on May 12 2015 12:25:43 PM MDT
Well I finally picked up my brand new Rock 10. This was my first 10mm, but not my first 1911. Aside from being "packed in oil," the gun was very nicely finished. The fit was tight, and everything looked and felt good. But man was that recoil spring stiff! Anyway, after the customary tear-down to clean her up and re-lube her, I opted to slightly polish the ramp and chamber... just in case. I also swapped the MSH for a curved G10 version from Hogue. It looks nicer, feels better, and is not that cheap plastic .

Last night I took her to the range, and while at the store's counter, I bought 2 boxes of ammo. Wow!!! That 10mm ammo is expensive!!! There goes my two-week allowance!

All grumbling aside, I'm happy to report that I ran 100 rounds without incident! I tried RIA and Kimber mags, and both functioned perfectly. No FTF's. No FTRB's! Praise the Lord! What I did notice was the force it was ejecting the brass. It really send that brass flying. Additionally it started to mark up the slide with brass just behind the ejection port. Is this common?

Honestly, man this is a sweet gun. It aimed nicely. The trigger was crisp and light, it was very accurate, stacking them right there where I was aiming! Since I will use this as a trail / backup gun when I'm in the woods, I wanted a smaller gun, with some Omph! As a Commander-sized gun, it fit my hand perfectly. The VZ grips were beautiful, but a little rough for my taste. When I shoot hotter loads it may be more of a problem, so I foresee sanding them lightly, just to make sure they don'y beat me up.

Overall I was quite impressed with the gun. Since the loads were mild loads, I didn't get a chance to test the gun's true 10mm potential. We'll leave those hotter loads for another day... after I financially recover from the last outing.  I can hardly wait!
Title: Re: Rock Island TAC Ultra MS -10mm (First Day Out)
Post by: 10mmfan on May 12 2015 08:44:06 PM MDT
I had the brass marks on both my rock islands and my kimber but the flat bottom firing pin stop seems to have stopped it then as the marks are gone.
Title: Re: Rock Island TAC Ultra MS -10mm (First Day Out)
Post by: Reverendpdp on May 13 2015 07:44:08 AM MDT
Quote from: 10mmfan on May 12 2015 08:44:06 PM MDT
I had the brass marks on both my rock islands and my kimber but the flat bottom firing pin stop seems to have stopped it then as the marks are gone.

That's good to know.  Thanks.  Do you happen to have a link for that pin stop?  I'd be interested in swapping mine out if it'll resolve the marring problem, without affecting its reliability.
Title: Re: Rock Island TAC Ultra MS -10mm (First Day Out)
Post by: sqlbullet on May 13 2015 09:54:01 AM MDT
http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/action-parts/firing-pin-parts/firing-pin-stops/1911-auto-oversized-firing-pin-stop-prod19627.aspx
Title: Re: Rock Island TAC Ultra MS -10mm (First Day Out)
Post by: Reverendpdp on May 14 2015 04:19:16 PM MDT
Quote from: sqlbullet on May 13 2015 09:54:01 AM MDT
http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/action-parts/firing-pin-parts/firing-pin-stops/1911-auto-oversized-firing-pin-stop-prod19627.aspx

That's the one?  Thank you very much. 
Any suggestions on installing it myself... things I should or shouldn't do?  I'm a real newbie.
Title: Re: Rock Island TAC Ultra MS -10mm (First Day Out)
Post by: sqlbullet on May 15 2015 07:46:06 AM MDT
You will have to fit this by filing the stop.  No reason you can't do it. Go slow, remove only a little metal at a time from the stop, and then try again.  Don't force it.  If your current stop is not sloppy loose it can be used as a guide.

Here is an overly long video of the process:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IY0gY46Zkj0

I didn't watch the whole thing, but it seems to cover the basics.  Actual shop work starts at 6:44 and is over at 13:00.  That will save you some time.
Title: Re: Rock Island TAC Ultra MS -10mm (First Day Out)
Post by: 10mmfan on May 15 2015 01:42:15 PM MDT
Calipers made it much easier for me
Title: Re: Rock Island TAC Ultra MS -10mm (First Day Out)
Post by: sqlbullet on May 18 2015 08:18:10 AM MDT
Calipers or a proper micrometer make a difference in ease for sure.
Title: Re: Rock Island TAC Ultra MS -10mm (First Day Out)
Post by: Banker1 on July 19 2015 03:33:43 PM MDT
I'm glad the first day out with the RIA went well. It took a little while for me to get the kinks worked out of mine but now absolutely love it. I installed a 20# Wolff spring and switched to Wilson Combat magazines and haven't had a problem since.  Mine still leaves the brass marks too so will have to try sqlbullet's tip.
Title: Re: Rock Island TAC Ultra MS -10mm (First Day Out)
Post by: Brian B. on July 19 2015 10:08:29 PM MDT
Quote from: Reverendpdp on May 12 2015 12:25:43 PM MDT
Well I finally picked up my brand new Rock 10. This was my first 10mm, but not my first 1911. Aside from being "packed in oil," the gun was very nicely finished. The fit was tight, and everything looked and felt good. But man was that recoil spring stiff! Anyway, after the customary tear-down to clean her up and re-lube her, I opted to slightly polish the ramp and chamber... just in case. I also swapped the MSH for a curved G10 version from Hogue. It looks nicer, feels better, and is not that cheap plastic .

Last night I took her to the range, and while at the store's counter, I bought 2 boxes of ammo. Wow!!! That 10mm ammo is expensive!!! There goes my two-week allowance!

All grumbling aside, I'm happy to report that I ran 100 rounds without incident! I tried RIA and Kimber mags, and both functioned perfectly. No FTF's. No FTRB's! Praise the Lord! What I did notice was the force it was ejecting the brass. It really send that brass flying. Additionally it started to mark up the slide with brass just behind the ejection port. Is this common?

Honestly, man this is a sweet gun. It aimed nicely. The trigger was crisp and light, it was very accurate, stacking them right there where I was aiming! Since I will use this as a trail / backup gun when I'm in the woods, I wanted a smaller gun, with some Omph! As a Commander-sized gun, it fit my hand perfectly. The VZ grips were beautiful, but a little rough for my taste. When I shoot hotter loads it may be more of a problem, so I foresee sanding them lightly, just to make sure they don'y beat me up.

Overall I was quite impressed with the gun. Since the loads were mild loads, I didn't get a chance to test the gun's true 10mm potential. We'll leave those hotter loads for another day... after I financially recover from the last outing.  I can hardly wait!

Very good to hear!, supposedly RIA makes a fine 1911 platform. The only one i have ever fired was in 38 Super and what a fine running weapon it was, i would buy one without hesitation if i were considering it.
Title: Re: Rock Island TAC Ultra MS -10mm (First Day Out)
Post by: njguyinfla on August 16 2015 04:03:51 PM MDT
It is a sweet gun !
Title: Re: Rock Island TAC Ultra MS -10mm (First Day Out)
Post by: gandog56 on August 17 2015 08:09:34 AM MDT
Quote from: Reverendpdp on May 12 2015 12:25:43 PM MDT
Aside from being "packed in oil," the gun was very nicely finished. The fit was tight, and everything looked and felt good.

Yeah, I had to get the excess grease off of my new Rock, too.