Rock Island Armory

[NicePants 58]

Anybody here have any experience with RIA, particularly their 1911 models? I'm looking to get my first 1911 and wondering if this is a good place to start.

[DevsAdvocate 112]

http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/25329-range-review-ria-1911-tactical/

 

Yep.

[lunker 274]

http://njgunforums.c...-1911-tactical/

 

Yep.

 

Beat me to it.

[NicePants 58]

I probably should've scrolled down a bit before making this topic.

 

How much did you pay for it?

[Ryan626 5]

From Dev's review to the reviews I've read online, seems to be a good buy. I will be picking up a RIA tactical 2011 in 2 weeks from tj cause of 30 day rules so hopefully will have more input.

[AntZ 1]

I was looking at ria 1911 before and almost got one. But decided not to get it after reading a lot of mix reviews.

[Ryan626 5]

Here is a pic of the Rock Island Armory 1911 that I will have soon. This is my first 1911 and for the price, I had to have it!

 

 

Ryan

[hiker88 22]

have the RIA Tac in 45 acp... runs excellent after the break-in period.

 

Hey Ryan - are you getting the 9mm or 45 acp?

[Ryan626 5]

have the RIA Tac in 45 acp... runs excellent after the break-in period.

 

Hey Ryan - are you getting the 9mm or 45 acp?

I'm getting the 45 acp. I wish they had it in .40 but at least now I have a 9mm, .40 and 45 acp.

 

Ryan

[Jimbo1911 0]

The only issue i ever had with my RIA is magazine related.For some reason it doesn't like Wilson Combat.(weird i know)I've shot well over 1000 rounds thru it and it cycles fine.I think I paid under $500.00 for it.In my humble opinion its a great gun.

[junkmanted 54]

I have a double stacker , I just dont like the factory grips and I cant find anything to replace them .

Other wise great for the price

[DevsAdvocate 112]

I probably should've scrolled down a bit before making this topic.

 

How much did you pay for it?

 

I think $450+shipping+FFL/NICS, came out to a little over $500. Added about $70 in parts (recoil spring bushing, grips, and new guide rod)

[DevsAdvocate 112]

The only issue i ever had with my RIA is magazine related.For some reason it doesn't like Wilson Combat.(weird i know)I've shot well over 1000 rounds thru it and it cycles fine.I think I paid under $500.00 for it.In my humble opinion its a great gun.

 

Mine loves my one Wilson Combat that I have.

[NicePants 58]

Thanks for the replies. After all the good I've been hearing about it, I think I'll be picking one of these bad boys up soon.

[Scottcba1 8]

I have a RIA 9mm Tactical 1911 and LOVE it! It is my first 1911 and it took me a box of ammo to get use to the feel of the gun. After that I had night tight groupings. I was a bit nerveous about buying the least expensive model 1911 I could find but I am so glad I did! This gun functions flawlessly and looks great while doing it. Good luck!

 

-Scott

[chris327 30]

Just wondering if everything compatable with other 1911 parts? So that I could change the trigger and hamer on it? Mags any 1911 mag? Same for the 9mm, any 9mm 1911 mags? Parts interchangeable?

[Scottcba1 8]

Just wondering if everything compatable with other 1911 parts? So that I could change the trigger and hamer on it? Mags any 1911 mag? Same for the 9mm, any 9mm 1911 mags? Parts interchangeable?

 

The parts are all interchangable. As far as I can tell, and I am no gunsmith, the internals all look to be the same as any 1911.

 

-Scott

[mipafox 438]

I want one myself. Saw one for $350 at gun show, was gone once I made up my mind and went back. They have tons of them at Sarco, Easton. But they all have $50 added to the price IMO.

[Scottcba1 8]

I want one myself. Saw one for $350 at gun show, was gone once I made up my mind and went back. They have tons of them at Sarco, Easton. But they all have $50 added to the price IMO.

 

$350 for the 9mm Tactical model is pretty cheap! I never saw them that low for a NIB pistol. I know Tony at TJ sporting arms gave me the lowest local price around and it was a little bit higher then that if I recall.

 

-Scott

[david8613 69]

i'm suprized more haven't jumped on these, i have been doing alot of research on the ria and they seem like a great intro. into the 1911 world. i will be picking one up soon, cant wait to get it, fluff and buff a littlle and take it to the range...

[mipafox 438]

$350 for the 9mm Tactical model is pretty cheap! I never saw them that low for a NIB pistol. I know Tony at TJ sporting arms gave me the lowest local price around and it was a little bit higher then that if I recall.

 

-Scott

 

I'm sorry, it was a plain Jane .45.

[Scottcba1 8]

I'm sorry, it was a plain Jane .45.

 

Ok that makes sense then....but think about it, what other brand can you get a .45 1911 for $350??? these are nice guns for the money.

 

-Scott