First 10mm - Which one

sqlbullet · February 08 2016 07:12:01 AM MST

What is wrong with Rock Island? I think every single person on this forum who has one is a happy customer. Yes, they sometimes have issues, but the reports are that Armscor promptly attends to customer service requests, eats the costs associated, and generally provides compensating goods back to the owner for their trouble.

Reverendpdp · February 08 2016 08:02:37 AM MST

You need two really. If you want to CCW while you're hiking or bowhunting, then perhaps a smaller pistol is in order? Something with a 4 inch barrel should be concealable enough. Then you need an open carry version to be used when you're actually hunting.

I have a RIA TAC Ultra MS (4.25 Commander size), that I conceal in the side pouch of my backpack. It's easily accessible, yet concealed. I also have a newly acquired EAA Witness Hunter that I will open carry. I haven't even bought a holster for it yet, but it will satisfy as my hunting sidearm.

...so yea, you need two. ${$default_grin_smiley}$

Reverendpdp · February 08 2016 08:40:33 AM MST

Here's my Rock 10, with a few customizations: Cerakoted in Burnt Bronze, with custom-melt treatment, Wilson trigger and MSH, Truglo sights, etc...

And my brand new, never fired Tanfoglio Hunter. I'm thinking about putting an optic sight on this one.

BrowningGuy88 · February 08 2016 11:18:10 AM MST

Quote from: Reverendpdp on February 08 2016 08:40:33 AM MST
Here's my Rock 10, with a few customizations: Cerakoted in Burnt Bronze, with custom-melt treatment, Wilson trigger and MSH, Truglo sights, etc...

And my brand new, never fired Tanfoglio Hunter. I'm thinking about putting an optic sight on this one.

Those are some beautiful pistols.

I am seriously leaning to the Elite Stock II or the Hunter. However, I find myself really wanting to try the G40 and a 1911 in 10mm.

DM1906 · February 08 2016 12:21:06 PM MST

Quote from: steelcityfishanddive on February 07 2016 07:40:46 PM MST
Quote from: ZanderMan on February 05 2016 12:08:44 PM MST
Rock Island Ultra FS not on the list because...?

Because it's a Rock Island.

This. Of the couple dozen or so RIA pistols I've had at my range (of various calibers, including 10mm), none of them, not a single one, would run reliably without being "fixed", either by me, the owner, or the distributor. A few of them never did run, and were refunded or replaced (and they didn't run out of the box, either). Ultimately, if you want one to run like a Kimber, buy a Kimber. It's cheaper in the end. I'd take one if you gave it to me, but I wouldn't spend my money on one, at any price. Of course, any new firearm can have issues, and I've had issues with every new handgun brand at one time or another over the years (generally an exception, not the rule with most), save one. Take a guess at the brand. It isn't Charter Arms.

Intercooler · February 08 2016 01:18:24 PM MST

Just get a Witness and feed it anything your heart desires with a big smile on your face ${$default_grin_smiley}$

BrowningGuy88 · February 08 2016 06:50:35 PM MST

Quote from: Intercooler on February 08 2016 01:18:24 PM MST
Just get a Witness and feed it anything your heart desires with a big smile on your face ${$default_grin_smiley}$

That's where everything is pointing!

Now just to decide 6" Hunter or a Stock....

Triathloncoach · February 08 2016 06:57:26 PM MST

Maybe a dumb question but why not a S&W 1000 series? I just bought a 1076.

I tried to attach a photo of my gun, but it's too large. Even a stock photo from the internet is too large.

Time to visit FAQ .

Ramjet · February 08 2016 07:33:33 PM MST

Quote from: Intercooler on February 08 2016 01:18:24 PM MST
Just get a Witness and feed it anything your heart desires with a big smile on your face ${$default_grin_smiley}$

As does the Glock and that puts a smile on everyone's face...... ${$default_cheesy_smiley}$ ${$default_cheesy_smiley}$ ${$default_cheesy_smiley}$

Wolfie · February 08 2016 08:06:41 PM MST

Does the Witness come in 10 round magazines?

BrowningGuy88 · February 08 2016 08:06:56 PM MST

Quote from: Triathloncoach on February 08 2016 06:57:26 PM MST
Maybe a dumb question but why not a S&W 1000 series? I just bought a 1076.

I tried to attach a photo of my gun, but it's too large. Even a stock photo from the internet is too large.

Time to visit FAQ .

I have never laid eyes on one personally. I can and have put my hands on the Witnesses, 1911s, and Glocks. I like to know how a gun feels before I purchase it.

sstewart · February 08 2016 09:21:26 PM MST

Quote from: Wolfie on February 08 2016 08:06:41 PM MST
Does the Witness come in 10 round magazines?

Call EAA. All the large frame Guns use the same mags. You would think Mecgar makes them for OEM

Intercooler · February 09 2016 03:34:35 AM MST

Don't forget the Limited Pro! This is my main 10mm shooter:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=540405679

ZanderMan · February 09 2016 09:37:06 AM MST

I'll let y'all know on the Rock Tact II FS... Took it to the range on Friday and had one cartridge fail to properly eject. Not exactly a stovepipe, but it only happened with one of my two mags and only with the PMC Bronze 200gr. Shot PPU JHP 180gr and Armscor 180gr with no issues. May be a mag problem, dunno, will try again next trip.

It met my needs for 1911 + 10mm + affordable, and I don't plan to do much work on it... May change out the firing pin retainer for a flat-bottomed one and experiment with springs but that's about it. It's a range gun and may try it out hunting if I get the chance.

My home defense pistol is a Springfield XD with light, Federal HST's and 2 extra mags...

sqlbullet · February 09 2016 12:11:18 PM MST

Check your extractor tension. I would guess the brass is slipping the extractor hook before the ejector beans it.