Dawson precision rock island 1911 fiber optic front sights. Faithful to the original 1911 design, the standard gi is equipped with a 5 inch barrel, fixed sights, and an 8 round magazine. Only thing i would say is that i would find a 1911 that has the replaceable sights, the sights on all the a1 models kinda suck in darker situations. Sold the eaa and a beretta 92fs to buy a ria tcm combo and a midsize within a week. In my initial shooting test of the rock island armory tactical. The compact alloy frame is equipped with wood grips, and it can chamber up to 7 rounds of powerful. 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. Rock island armory made by armscor gun parts numrich gun. I have been researching this particular brand myself. Our stateofart facility keeps us on the cutting edge of technology, providing you with the highest quality products at the best price.
Brownells is your source for rock island 1911 parts at brownells. Mar 14, 2018 bought a ria gi 1911 couple weeks ago on sale from dunhams. Rock island rock island 1911 holsters can come in a large variety of materials and carry styles that will allow you an easy draw and reholstering while being. I have a 1911 rock island armory full size in 45 acp and want to replace the.
Bought a ria gi 1911 couple weeks ago on sale from dunhams. Rock island 1911 tactical upgrades ranging from individual parts to complete tactical kits with barrels, a rock island 1911 slide, and accessories can be found. Rock island armory full size 1911 xt22 10 rd 22 long rifle armscor 55089. And, instead of making an imitation pistol by another name, rock island decided to release a 1911 by the proper name.
I wanted to know how to sight in my rock island tactical 1911. Rock island 1911 holsters 94 holsters by craft holsters. Buy now and save when you buy direct from the manufacturer. My first firing session of 100 rounds was very frustrating. Comparing an inexpensive 1911 with a very expensive 1911. Rock island m1911a1 gi standard 10mm auto 8rd 5 pistol. I know the regular 230 grain defensive loads are very sufficient, but the only reason i. I liked the sight very much, but it was very loose, i could slide it in with my fingers. Here is just the ticket for upgrading your rock island 1911 gi models front sight.
The m1911 gi standard is great representation of the original us gi combat issue 1911 and is chambered in 10mm and built with our exacting engineering standards. Rock island armory has stated that its goal is to bring an affordable yet high quality 1911. When it comes to a personal defense handgun, the rock island armory 1911 compact gi is one you can trust. Please scroll down for a complete list of all parts available. I found a phenomenal deal on gunbroker for a newinbox rock island armory m1911a1. Having grown up in the philippoines, where rock island firearms are made and seeing the improvisations and shortcuts people did to make a quick profit, i have but many reservations about the quality of these guns. The rock island 51429 m1911a1 cs tactical pistol in. Rock island armory 1911 armscor field strip, clean, lube.
Rock island armory semiautomatic 1911 full 45 acp 5 alloy blue vz tactical grips 8rd fixed sights 51486. A short while later, armscor acquired the rock island armory brand, a leading m1911 manufacturer and developer. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. Rock island fs 1911a1 the firearms forum the buying. Competitionoriented, the pro match has a 5 bull barrel and a railfree dust cover pushing weight forward for stability. Duragrips ria rock island armory 1911 tactical ambi grips. 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. Thanks for your post about your new rock island 45 acp wanderwolf. I just gave my grandson a sig 1911 22 that looks like a twin of my rock fs tac until you take them down to clean.
How to change sights on a rock island 1911 gone outdoors. The old grip safety dug into my hand and didnt feel comfortable. The armory stocks a wide range of replacement 1911 grips. Springfield armory all parts listed in this category are specific to the springfield armory 1911 pistol unless otherwise noted. I know the regular 230 grain defensive loads are very sufficient. American rifleman a look back at the m1911 doublestack. I have the sight tool to push the sights but im not sure about the elevation. It wont fire with his kimber mags, but other than that its a 1911 by any measure. The simplest and one of the most useful part upgrade for your rock island 1911 is a sight upgrade. Even so, the basic design of how the pistol works has not changed. So, as you gain skills with the gun, you can add these 1911 upgrades whenever you see fit. I just gave my grandson a sig 191122 that looks like a twin of my rock fs tac until you take them down to clean. These sights are drifted onto the weapon frame via a dovetail. 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.
In 1985, armscor precision international opened its first united states office in pahrump, nevada. Home forums 1911 forum general 1911 talk question about the recoil spring on the rock island armory 1911 45acp discussion in general 1911 talk started by coolhand35, nov 9, 2012. Rock island fs 1911a1 discussion in the 1911 forum started by george huseman, oct 10, 2014. Extractors, ejectors, hammers, and struts can be purchased. Finished with a tough parkerized matte coating and comes with a checkered rubber grips. Hello all and sorry if this has been covered before but i just got my ria 10mm and was wondering if any one offered a aftermarket barrel,not that it needs one but was wondering if any one has one out for them and any other upgrades you recommend for them. This modern take on a classic design combined with 45 acp caliber creates a perfect pistol right out of the box and one that will last a long time.
Please suggest replacement sights for rock island armory 1911 im interested in upgrading the sights for my 5 rock island armory 1911. A gun test by steve clark rio vista slim, a great deal of anticipation and speculation has been brewing in the ranks of rock island armory owners lately. The factory sights are the 1911a1 low sights and i find them fairly difficult to acquire, particularly after becoming accustomed to the high 3dot sights of my cz75b. It was created over a century ago, and it has undergone a few tweaks over the years. I used the red lock tight and it seems to be holding fine. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts. My question is that when i diassembled the rock island 1911 after i got back from the range today i took the recoil spring off of the guide rod and noticed that both ends of the spring look the same. The factory sights are the 1911a1 low sights and i find them fairly difficult to acquire, particularly after becoming accustomed to the high 3. Hows if going i own a 45 cal rock island 1911 and im curious if anyone has ever had a bad experience with one.
Fans of the economical but highly usable ria 1911s have been eagerly awaiting the. Org forums concerning the use of hollow point ammunition in ria 1911 pistols. I absolutely hate the gi style grips these things come with, so i did some research and heard that some people got these grips to fit and others said they didnt fit. The owners manual doesnt say anything about sight adjustment. The rock island armory produces a variety of 1911 pattern semiautomatic pistols, similar in design to the m1911 issued to u. 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. Replace the grips on your 1911 with magpul 1911 grip panels, or ergo 1911 grip panels. I did some reading on the net and it turns out there is a company called rock island armory based out of the philippines who make inexpensive 1911s. Using the older style narrow tenon, this sight gives you the power of a tritium powered front sight, while sparing you the need to replace or upgrade your rear sight. Question about the recoil spring on the rock island armory.
Rock island armory made by armscor gun parts numrich. The trigger upgrade to aftermarket parts is only available for 9mm. I recently purchased a rock island 1911 a2 doublestack. The best part about these enhancements is they dont have to be incorporated into the gun all at the same time. Dawson precision is the experienced shooters source for top quality pistols, parts and gear. The r1 frame will rock side to side and the trigger had creep before let off. It is recommended that all parts be fit by a qualified gunsmith.
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Weve been supplying customers with hard to find parts since 1950. Taking care of your holster is an important thing and there are many options including breakin or adjustment. Our sales staff cannot forecast price or availability of wish list items. Fixed, low profile sights and traditional smooth slim design are perfect for quick pull holster use. I could pull it and feel a click and then it would disengage. I have good news for all those asking about the rock island 45s. Shop available rock island armory made by armscor parts from numrich gun parts corporation today. Commander 1911 slide 9mm rock ultra ms tac 2 black. So is it ok to put it back on the guide rod either way just in case you forgot which way you took it off. The rock island armory pro match ultra is a supersized version of brownings eternal classic, the 1911.
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