Rock Island FSHC ... Should I?

Buddy10mm · October 24 2019 08:08:57 PM MDT

My LGS has a full size RI 16 rounder, used, in pretty good condition. Based on all the posts I've read here, people seem to love theirs and have no (or very few) problems with them. I already own a Dan Wesson Razorback, but I'd like something a little less expensive and less sentimental to carry when I'm out hiking and desert-hounding. The weight won't be a problem. So... if you could snag one for a little under $500, would you?

Trapper6L · October 24 2019 09:23:12 PM MDT

Let me say it this way, if you don't want it, is it in Texas? I'll go get it for $500.00.

sqlbullet · October 25 2019 12:53:17 AM MDT

Not if I beat you. For $500 I will be happy to have two.

AlinMi · October 25 2019 05:28:21 AM MDT

I'd jump all over it!!!

Kenk · October 25 2019 11:00:57 AM MDT

Absolutely, then I'd have two : )

Buddy10mm · October 25 2019 10:38:42 PM MDT

I jumped all over it! I shot it today - I think I'm going to love this gun!

Kenk · October 26 2019 11:09:54 PM MDT

Absolutely, now you just need to order a few boxes of Underwood's 135gr Ammo, way serious fun : )

Buddy10mm · October 28 2019 06:28:55 AM MDT

I can neither confirm nor deny that I've already started browsing ammo options.
I shot it Friday... What a Blast! I'm used to the 8-9 in my Razorback. When I got to 9 and just kept going, and going, and going... well I may have grinned a little like an idiot. ${$default_grin_smiley}$

sqlbullet · October 28 2019 09:05:02 AM MDT

First you grin, then you get down to work, then you wonder if you are ever going to run out of rounds.

Buddy10mm · November 03 2019 08:03:44 PM MST

Thanks for the advice on this, you all! I'm really loving this handgun. I think it's going to become my new go-to for general use. I wouldn't have jumped on it so quickly without your advice.

Bongo Boy · November 10 2019 10:17:54 PM MST

Yeah, I'd say you got a deal. It's so nice to get the pre-owned gun you want--the only time I don't buy used is when I happen to have a hankerin' for a model that I just can't find used. "Sixteen rounds of 10 millimeter firepower", when said with just the right affected voice, can really make a fella chuckle with delight.

Kenk · November 10 2019 10:32:02 PM MST

Absolutely, I'm pretty sure I get that same grin every time I take the RIA Ultra out. It has been one of those guns that just makes me smile : )

Texashogman · November 11 2019 02:37:38 PM MST

Quote from: sqlbullet on October 25 2019 12:53:17 AM MDT
Not if I beat you. For $500 I will be happy to have two.

I know 5he op said "under $500", but you can pick one of these up anyday brand new for $525 (g4g) I like my 52000 bit it's too heavy for carrying (for me anyway) ended up as a range only gun for me

Buddy10mm · November 11 2019 04:56:29 PM MST

So far I'm not finding it that much more onerous than a single stack 1911, and, for the desert and the mountains, the extra rounds are worth the extra weight. It was just under $525 out the door, taxes included, and I was shooting it later that day. I don't really have much to complain about so far... in fact, I can't think of anything to complain about! And man, the grins on rounds 9-16!

Bongo Boy · November 11 2019 05:23:18 PM MST

I've not seen one anywhere for much under $600...G4G has one and it' $595, which is definitely the lowest price I've seen. Maybe you're looking at the single stack version?