Armscor Rock Island 1911 ,45acp- $325?

[Mgderf]

O.K. I just received an email ad for an Armscor Rock Island 1911 .45acp w/ 5" barrel 8rd. for $324.99 with no credit card fees and $5.99 flat rate shipping.

Offer came from Grabagun.com

What does Ingo think?

 

[SERparacord]

Great buy if you need a door stop.

 

[aaron580]

I am a little curious about these to. Would make a good trunk gun.

 

[zoglog]

I actually went and bought a Rock Island after owning some top end 1911. I love mine almost as much as the top end 1911. 0 issues and that is a good price.

 

[Expat]

I have read several times on the the INGO that the RIA 1911 is the finest one on the market.

 

[SERparacord]

I have read several times on the the INGO that the RIA 1911 is the finest one on the market.

 

[aaron580]

I have read several times on the the INGO that the RIA 1911 is the finest one on the market.

So this is a better choice over the TRP operator I will be buying soon?

 

[SERparacord]

So this is a better choice over the TRP operator I will be buying soon?

 

[Expat]

So this is a better choice over the TRP operator I will be buying soon?

I have seen people answer "should I buy the TRP"? question with, buy an RIA and save yourself the money. So I guess that is a yeah...
Certainly not my answer as I have never owned or shot an RIA, nor plan on it, although this is pretty cheap...

 

[partyboy6686]

Bradis was just selling the same gun for around the same price as a Christmas special. I personally wouldnt buy one.

 

[churchmouse]

I actually went and bought a Rock Island after owning some top end 1911. I love mine almost as much as the top end 1911. 0 issues and that is a good price.

It will not run as many rounds as the better built guns. It will wear and show it. Seen too many do this.

If you want a decent t"trunk" gun or carry these are OK if you get one that runs reliably. Test it with at least 200 rds. and if it runs through that....carry or park it for home defense.

 

[huntall50]

Don't take all your advice from the gun snobs. If it fits your price range, it will amaze you. I will out perform many of the gun snobs guns. Check out the Rock Island subforum in 1911forum.

 

[red_zr24x4]

I own one in .45 and one in 9mm,Never had an issue with either of them. I would recommend them to anyone. as stated look at the sub forum on the 1911forum
1911Forum


It will not run as many rounds as the better built guns. It will wear and show it. Seen too many do this
Got proof? pictures? forum post? anything?

 

[zoglog]

I feel like this answer is like high point critics. Well, my brother's cousins nephew twice removed boyfriend's turkish lover has one and it is a piece of crap. There is never first hand experience.

OP where are you located? You can handle my springfields and the RIA. You can shoot both too.

 

[halfmileharry]

I've had 3 of the suckers. They're a crap shoot. Rotsa Ruck. I'd save the money and put it towards a better 1911.

 

[ghitch75]

there will worth 325 + ship......buddy has one it has ran 100% out of the box.......i would get one for 325 and strip it and build it........slides and frames are fine....

 

[halfmileharry]

there will worth 325 + ship......buddy has one it has ran 100% out of the box.......i would get one for 325 and strip it and build it........slides and frames are fine....

Better price quality parts to build it with before spending that much with the idea of building a good gun out of the frame and slide. You'll be into the same money as a better quality 1911.

 

[churchmouse]

Don't take all your advice from the gun snobs. If it fits your price range, it will amaze you. I will out perform many of the gun snobs guns. Check out the Rock Island subforum in 1911forum.

HHmmmm....gun snob. Really.

Buy it...bring it and prove it. I seriously doubt it will outrun any of my 1911's.

He asked, he was answered.

Stand at the counter in the LGS sold a butt load of these and has backed off due to crap guns and pi$$ed off customers. Watch/listen/learn.
It is a crap shoot with these. 50/50 you get a good one or a POS. I have seen it.

OP....your money, do as you will. Personally I would save a bit more and get something a bit nicer.

 

[churchmouse]

there will worth 325 + ship......buddy has one it has ran 100% out of the box.......i would get one for 325 and strip it and build it........slides and frames are fine....

Maybe this^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

[ghitch75]

Better price quality parts to build it with before spending that much with the idea of building a good gun out of the frame and slide. You'll be into the same money as a better quality 1911.

yes but they are great starter 1911......then can add to it and still have a nice piece.....for the money........just my buddy just got lucky with his????