My New Rock Island Armory 1911 Tactical

[modelflyer2003]

Here is what i picked up today: RiA 1911. I went with the Matte Nickel finish two tone. I was torn between the Parkerized finish and the Nickel Matte. For those that say a post is worthless without pictures, here you go....

 

[Fordtough25]

Very nice! I think I am going to pick up a RIA 1911 when work picks up later this year, I think they are very nice for the price!! Nice buy.

 

[sshelton]

Nice, I like the looks of that one

 

[JetGirl]

That's pretty flippin' sweet!

 

[DragonGunner]

1911's Rock!!!

 

[WaltherFan]

Sweet!!!

 

[huzyerdaddy]

you will always remember what year you got your 1911- on the 100th anniversary! Sweet :<)

 

[modelflyer2003]

you will always remember what year you got your 1911- on the 100th anniversary! Sweet :<)

Good point. There are certain events in my life that I will always remember:

1. Where I was when Reagan was shot: 5th grade class

2. Where I was when the Challenger exploded: Study hall

3. Where I was on 9-11: Working in the operating room in the middle of surgery.

4. Where I was when I bought my first 1911: Cloud Nine.

 

[huzyerdaddy]

That is a hole other thread!

 

[Mad Man]

Sweet I'm looking to get myself a 1911 as well.

 

[Armed-N-Ready]

Congrats on an awesome gun.

Welcome to the club. I can't wait for the bi-centenial 1911s to come out.

 

[strahd71]

so tell me about rock island armory? they any good?

congrats on the score! a lot nicer than my first 1911

jake

 

[Foxfire]

Hey Flyer,

Beautiful, she really is. Is that a wide body? can you give us a round about price?

Thanks

 

[modelflyer2003]

Hey Flyer,

Beautiful, she really is. Is that a wide body? can you give us a round about price?

Thanks

I can't say it's a wide body as it hold 8 +1 single stacked. I paid more to get the Nickel Matte finish so I paid $531 which includes the taxes and transfer fees. The price of the RIAs have gone up.

 

[Foxfire]

Thanks again Modelflyer. Love that Nickel Matte finish.

Rep

 

[E5RANGER375]

VERY NICE!

 

[1946]

so tell me about rock island armory? they any good?



jake

Mine just runs and runs no matter what kind of ammo I use.
Haven't had one malfunction with almost 1000 rounds through it.

 

[J_Wales]

You're going to like it!

I just picked up a parkarized RIA 1911 mil spec... and now I am considering another.

The problem with 1911s is that once you have one you want more.

 

[jabean]

Rock Island

I think there great for the money , real like your nickle finish ,

 

[88E30M50]

Nice purchase. I've enjoyed the heck out of my Rock. It's always been accurate and reliable. Mine is a parkerized compact that looks and feels like a battle implement. I would not mind picking up a prettier one someday. I'm sure you'll really like that one.