Rock Island Compact

[willh4053]

I shoot a lot of 1911's, the Rock Island has a reputation for being one of the cheapest and is often dismissed by shooters based on sheer cost. That being said I traded for one not to long ago, because I was looking for another compact 1911. I went to Pannels in Woodstock yesterday to test this new gun out. I fired right at 100 rounds at targets of various distances. I had zero problems with the gun or the ammo(which was cheap Winchester white box). The gun in fact shoots just as accurately as my Springfield champion and is considerably smaller. I really don't think I could say enough good things about this gun, Its fun to shoot, accurate and not one that will break the bank.

 

[wsbrown]

I shoot a lot of 1911's, the Rock Island has a reputation for being one of the cheapest and is often dismissed by shooters based on sheer cost. That being said I traded for one not to long ago, because I was looking for another compact 1911. I went to Pannels in Woodstock yesterday to test this new gun out. I fired right at 100 rounds at targets of various distances. I had zero problems with the gun or the ammo(which was cheap Winchester white box). The gun in fact shoots just as accurately as my Springfield champion and is considerably smaller. I really don't think I could say enough good things about this gun, Its fun to shoot, accurate and not one that will break the bank.

I agree completely, I had a Hi Standard Compact Crusader, which is essentially the same gun and had the same great results from it. Great gun for a good price.

 

[samurai]

I have been looking at the Citadel version-just haven't found one at the price I want to spend.

 

[streetroc]

Rock Islands seem to be pretty well made. The only thing the Springfield has over a RIA is a forged frame vs. the Rock Islands cast frame. I have heard of Rock Islands having problems with the frames developing hairline cracks after several thousand rounds but I have never seen this in person.

 

[LDJ]

I have 7 of them. Only 1911s I own. Not that there is anything wrong with other guns but from a value standpoint you can't beat them. They also have a lifetime warranty. To me its like buying Craftsman instead of Snap on.

Match grade w FO front sight and adjustable rear.
Matte Nickel Tactical.
Pak'd Tactical
9mm Tactical
Compact GI
Full Size GI
Hi Cap GI.

 

[EMC45]

You guys got me wanting to get one fo the compact ones. I have a Mil Spec Springfield and it gets shot quite a bit.

 

[tripod]

Rock Islands seem to be pretty well made. The only thing the Springfield has over a RIA is a forged frame vs. the Rock Islands cast frame. I have heard of Rock Islands having problems with the frames developing hairline cracks after several thousand rounds but I have never seen this in person.

Can't complain much about Cast frames when they make them out of plastic now!!!!!!!!!

 

[jmathis84]

I had never had any issues with my RIA Tactical. I love it just as accurate as any i have fired. I only have about 150 rounds through it so far but have been perfect. I had a RIa GI that had almost 1000 rounds through it and it also never had a hiccup at all with any ammo

 

[JWC]

LDJ, you have SEVEN of them! WOW, and my wife tells me I have more than enough guns! That is great! I have been looking dillilgently for a RIA. Haven't found the right weapon at the right price yet, but I am looking. Geez, SEVEN!

 

[RamRoddoc]

I hear so much good about these trusty 1911's. I may have to get the commander or officer sized one and pimp it out after reading this. Seven? I'm feeling a bit gun lonely over here now.