Dec 05, 2015 the rock island armory armscor 1911 fs tactical is a full size, full weight, piece of handheld fighting pistol and is chambered in. Recently i posted a thread about how the 1911 sucks. This is the second armscor rock island armory 1911a1 ive owned. I have found that my new ria 10mm has taken over as my favorite of all my. Gi combat issue 1911, this fullsize beauty has been handfitted and inspected to strict tolerances for ultimate performance and. Get the best deals on rock island pistol parts and upgrade your home workout gear with the largest online selection at. I had two ria gi s, so i bought the beavertail, hammer and trigger for the ria tactical model from advanced tactical and set out to make my own tactical. Sep 26, 2010 i recommend the wilson combat website wilson combat makers of the finest custom 1911 handguns in the world, as you can get an idea of what upgrade parts you would like for your 1911, and buy there or somewhere like brownells. I am able to put upgrades as you would with any 1911 pistol. Do not just post a 1911 without comment, or basic details. I have good news for all those asking about the rock island 45s. Getting a cleaning kit for your rock island 1911 should be a high priority on your list of accessories to grab. The main reason youll want to upgrade your ria 1911 is because, well lets face it. The rock island armory armscor 1911 fs tactical is a full size, full weight, piece of handheld fighting pistol and is chambered in.
I know some people call the gi a milspec, but the milspec is slightly better. Gicombat issue 1911, this fullsize beauty has been handfitted and inspected to strict tolerances for ultimate performance and. I have and like my colt and springfield 1911s, but my ria that i bought 20 years ago as a beater and to develop handloads with proved to be so reliable and accurate that it turned out to be the one i like and trust the most. What i noticed was it appears my ejector is broken. Im new to semiautos, but ive heard a little chat about recoil springs in these guns being a bit weak. I put this one from kings on my ria gi, and i hated it.
Twopiece for governmentgold cup in both standard fulllength and long slide for pistols equipped with partial or fullstyle compensators. Nov 12, 2016 rock island gi 10mm 10mm semiauto handguns. Another low buck 1911 build part 1 top rated supplier. Fusion firearms offers a huge selection of sights for 1911 pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shotguns. Rock island armory armscor 1911 fs standard 9mm product. Onepiece style available for governmentgold cup and commander. I have a rock island armory 1911 compact, and just learned that there are stakeon night and fiber optic sights available.
Mccormick trigger group with trigger job barrel fitted to slide bushing fitted to barrel beavertail grip safety w memory bump. Although the sights that come on it arent that bad, much better than the gi sights. These were based on my misinterpretation of first, a line taken from the owners manual, and second, a reply that ivan walcott had made in the m1911. Hey folks, im almost done with the first 500rnds of my new ria gi 1911 45 acp. Although this is not a specialised article about it, the basis stays the same there are numerous options and the best place to find them is here. Sign up to get notified when this product is back in stock. Lessons learned from upgrading several of our guns and even building one from the ground up. Ria rock island armory 1911 tactical upgrade youtube.
My ria gi is getting new wilson internals and a fitted. Remington r1 vs rock island armory 1911 45 archive. I have a rock island armory 1911 compact, and just learned that there are stakeon night and fiber optic sights. The 5 barrel offers a balanced weight to assist with the accuracy and recoil that made the original 1911. My first firing session of 100 rounds was very frustrating. Includes fixed, low profile sights and a double stack magwell with a 10round capacity.
Good friend has an sti spartan which is essentially the same gun qcd by sti. Rock island armory 1911 gi standard fs, semiautomatic. My ria 1911 gi is better built and shoots better than any 1911 i was issued in the corps. A durable black parkerized finish gives it a tough, smooth, nonreflective surface. Rock island armory armscor 1911 fs tactical 2nd generation. Unless you really want he gi look get the tactical model. Has anyone replaced a staked on front sight on a 1911 gi model. The m 1911 gi standard is a great representation of the original us gi combat issue 1911 and is chambered in 45 acp and built with our exacting engineering standards. Both do good work, in my experience, but there are litterally tons of folks that could do a front dovetail.
Rock island m1911a1 gi standard 10mm auto 8rd 5 pistol. This one has an a1 type short trigger and scalloped frame behind the trigger guard, but an original m1911 type straight mainspring housing. I purchased an ria tac 1911 ii fs in 10mm, got it home and was unable to get the slide to lock back with an empty magazine inserted in the gun. The best part about these enhancements is they dont have to be incorporated into the gun all at the same time. I recommend the wilson combat website wilson combat makers of the finest custom 1911 handguns in the world, as you can get an idea of what upgrade parts you would like for your 1911, and buy there or somewhere like brownells. Since you likely spent a nice chunk of change on your 1911, you may as well keep it nice and clean for extended use. Rock island armory made by armscor 1911 numrich gun parts. Jul 25, 2009 one that dropsin probably wont impress you much. Its more time you get to spend handling your hardware and getting to know its ins and outs. My friend owns a rock island 1911 and some mags dont fit firmly into the mag well without extra effort and this has led to numerous ftfs. Cant shoot long guns without switching to weak side but i can still see 1911 gi sights well enough to leave observers shaking heads at my groups. But, to make sure i get the most of its life, id like to know if i need to upgrade any springs or perform other services. Ria 1911 gi sights mississippi gun owners community. The front sight is secured with an a1 wide tenon, the rear sight is secured via standard.
Have fun and enjoy a discussion area for one of the worlds finest. I actually own a kimber but would get an kahrthompson auto ordinance ww2 model over a sa gi model or ria gi model. I dont care for a flgr, so when i had a ria tactical, i ordered a gi guide rod from ria, just to be sure. Well i was thinking of picking one up to see if it is true. Replacing sights on ria 1911 the leading glock forum and. The description, specs, photo and pricing for the rock island armory 1911 tactical cs pistols. Jan 06, 2007 in my initial shooting test of the rock island armory tactical. One of the most prominent examples of a budget 1911 is the rock island armory ria 1911.
The frame and slide are built from 4140 steel and include button rifled barrels. In this article, were not diving into pushing the boundaries of performance and reliability for competition. Gi series simple, reliable and durable 70 series design. These are the top 5 1911 upgrades you should consider making. Armscor makes a fine, functional handgun built to g. Cool hand 1911 full size g10 grips, screws included, for left and right. Nothing can make them anything other than meh, well. Just some effective upgrades that can make your 1911 more suitable for your needs. I know its made in the philippians and its cheap but its mil spec gi.
I go over all the upgrades i have done to my rock island armory 1911 tactical. Change the grips on the tactical that is where they skimp to make the price point and you basically have springfield loaded features at a springfield gi price. We stock the full line of rock island armory products. Ordered the kit thursday afternoon and it was delivered today which is a perfectly reasonable time frame from wa to tx. Rock island armory m1911ai gi standard cs 45 acp 51416. The rock series is rock island armorys most welloptioned line of 1911 pistols built in the traditional 70 series design with the addition of next level upgrades. I field stripped the pistol and took a close look at it. Feb 18, 20 i go over all the upgrades i have done to my rock island armory 1911 tactical. If it is the true milspec, id probably guess the trigger, and maybe sights. Discussion in 1911 gunsmithing started by awp101, jan 17. The best thing you can do to a springfield gi to make it run better is to remove all of the weird safety features and take it internally back to the stock 1911 configuration. Rock island armory 1911 5 full size tactical builders kit.
The rock island armory 1911 tactical cs is a 1911style pistol built on a steel frame with a 3. I put a new 16lb recoil spring, changed out the standard target sight for novak 3 dot sights also changed out the grips and polished the feed ramp. Replacing sights on ria 1911 discussion in 1911 forums started by firefighter4215, sep 24, 2015. Rock island m 1911 gi standard pistol sportsmans warehouse. I removed the original front sight by first using a pair of vicegrips and wiggling it back and forth until. I have a few 1911s including a real 1911 of wwi vintage for comparing. Ria 1911 gi sights mississippi gun owners community for. The r1 frame will rock side to side and the trigger had creep before let off. Duragrips ria rock island armory 1911 tactical ambi grips gritty. Plenty of beautifully done ria s with upgrades in there. Gi sights kind of sucked in 1911, they sucked in 1945, and they still pretty much suck in 2016 or whatever year you are reading this in. Like most milspec 1911 clones, the parkerization on the rock island armory gun is black.
The m 1911 gi standard is a great representation of the original us gi combat issue 1911 and is chambered in 45 acp and built with rock island armorys exacting engineering standards. Rock island 2011 performance improvements part 1 youtube. Smooth wood grips offer comfort in both feel and design. Rock island armorys 10mm 1911 pistol similar to those from clark custom, the tac ultras stainless steel barrel has a builtin feed ramp. Another low buck 1911 build part 1 top rated supplier of. I have an ati gi in commander length that has been a favorite and cheapest 1911 clone. Custom rock island 1911 1911addicts the premiere 1911.
Also some links from our favorite vendors so you can find the best price at the moment. The smooth wood grips offer comfort in both feel and design. Well, the topic really gives away the essence of the post. Last, if you look at a real government issue m1911a1, you will notice that the finish is dark gray with green and brownish tints. I could pull it and feel a click and then it would disengage the. Jeff cooper, known to all through his writing and shooting.
The simplest and one of the most useful part upgrade for your rock island 1911 is a sight upgrade. Plenty of beautifully done rias with upgrades in there. Autoordinance 1911s are no longer like the used to be after the company was turned around by kahr arms. It has only jammed up on me with one particular 8rd noname magazine. The pistol was failing to eject spent cases, stovepiping, and the slide would move forward to chamber a new round, but still have the spent case in the extractor. Rock island m1911a1 gi standard 10mm auto 8rd 5 pistol 51508. A durable parkerized finish gives it a tough, smooth, nonreflective surface. The tac series is rock island armorys most versatile, allaround 1911 and. When it comes to a personal defense handgun, the rock island armory 1911 gi standard fs is one you can trust.
Yes, you have to change or modify the hammer if you change the grip safety. Rock island armory 1911 gi standard fs semiautomatic. Bang for the buck, anything from armscor in the philippines seems like a good deal. I understand that laterissue ww2 1911s had brown plastic grips just like this. The upgrades are more than worth the modest price premium. If you are interested in either one, i can help you save a couple dollars off the.
So my question is a ria 1911 a good entry level 1911. The gi 1911 is like a lot of other commercial gi pistols. With a fulllength guide rod in place giving no chance for recoil spring bind, a 1911 will chamber, cycle and extract more reliably. New to this forum, but not new to shooting or the 10mm.
Dec 26, 2015 i have carried the rock island armory armscor 1911 fs standard 9mm and its brother the rock island armory armscor 1911 fs 45 tactical from the time i have awoke and dressed until the time i am getting ready for a shower and bed with no ill effects. A gun test by steve clark rio vista slim, email steve a great deal of anticipation and speculation has been brewing in the ranks of rock island armory owners lately. We are the sole stocking north american distributor for lpa sighting systems. So recently my rock island armory gi 1911 in 9mm was having problems. Mar 24, 20 i put a new 16lb recoil spring, changed out the standard target sight for novak 3 dot sights also changed out the grips and polished the feed ramp. Id be too tempted to shoot it, or maybe put it in a holster and ruin its finish. Armscors rock series is rock island armorys most well optioned line of 1911 pistol built in the 70 series design, along with nextlevel upgrades. Org forums concerning the use of hollow point ammunition in ria 1911 pistols. I have carried the rock island armory armscor 1911 fs standard 9mm and its brother the rock island armory armscor 1911 fs 45 tactical from the time i have awoke and dressed until the time i am getting ready for a shower and bed with no ill effects. I dont know what rear cut the ria comes with, but youll be limited with what you can go with for the rear if you dont cut it, too. Fixed, low profile sights and traditional smooth slim design are perfect for quick pull holster use. While i dont mind pushing on the mag a little bit more to get it to clickseat, i could see how it might be problematic in the heat of things. Reddit gives you the best of the internet in one place. Ive owned 34 rock island gi models over the years and had a pretty good idea of the quality of the parts so i took a deep breath and ordered the full size.
I have and like my colt and springfield 1911 s, but my ria that i bought 20 years ago as a beater and to develop handloads with proved to be so reliable and accurate that it turned out to be the one i like and trust the most. The m 1911 gi standard ms has fixed, low profile sights and traditional smooth slim design that is ideal for quick pull holster use. Rock island armory 1911 dropin beavertail safety the. So, as you gain skills with the gun, you can add these 1911 upgrades whenever you see fit. I have 2 ria 1911 s the quality is outstanding as is the workmanship. American classic 2 1911 or rock island armory 1911. Like all rock island 1911s, each is built using 4140 ordnance steel on the industrys best cnc machines while being handfitted and tested to strict tolerance guidelines for. There are two big changes springfield makes 1, a mainspring with a locking system, and 2, a lightweight firing pin with a heavy spring to keep the pistol from firing. Ria replaced the broken ejector with a new extended ejector, tuned the extractor, polished the feed ramp and barrel, cleaned and oiled it, and included an additional magazine. I put a wilson combat skeletonized hammer on my taurus pt1911alr, and picked up 3 wilson combat 47d 8 round mags too. The gi series provides a wide range of options in caliber, finish and size, making it one of our most versatile and durable options at a price that welcomes the budget of any prospective 1911 buyer.
But they have the perfect period correct look on my plain gi rock island 1911. It was then sent to the late dave schwarze 1911, respected pistolsmith of indiana, as the base gun for the following build. I just wondered how big of a deal it is, and what to get. However, the rock island armory armscor 1911 fs tactical does have a few features that makes it tactical that seems to be the order of the day these days. This integral ramp fully supports the case so rounds feed directly onto the ramp and into the chamber. Get the best deals on armscor pistol parts when you shop the largest online selection at. I have 2 ria 1911s the quality is outstanding as is the workmanship. Look for these icons throughout the site as a quick reference of upgraded products. I had two ria gis, so i bought the beavertail, hammer and trigger for the ria tactical model from advanced tactical and set out to make my own tactical. M1911 1911 clones 1911a1 fits these and all other standard. Rock island armory 1911 dropin beavertail safety the high road.
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