Rock Island Armory 1911 A1's

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   In 2008, I wanted to put together a .45 Super.  I went looking for a donor 1911 at our local spring gun show that year and walked out with a nib RIA 1911 A1 For $399.  No frills at all.  Just their basement bargain, blue light special.  My brother had just used the same handgun to make his .400 Corbon so I let him have mine to do all the improvements and upgrades he did to his.  I really like the way it turned out.

My handload has the 230 gr. Hornady XTP moving along at 1119 fps so she's a pretty stout little handgun.

Rock Island has kinda become a fan favorite.  Over the years, I added two more A1's to the safe.  The flat dark earth .45 ACP was purchased in 2021.  It came stock ($499.99) with a lot of the features I had to have my brother add to my .45 Super and has a 185 gr. XTP going 1071 fps.  Bottom A1 was purchased in 2022 and is in .38 Super.  I've had nothing done to that one ($429.99) except for load development, getting a 124 gr. XTP going 1284 fps.

I've found these RIA's to be a nice combination of quality and affordability.  Always looking to add another.         k

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klallen Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .416 Rigby The RockChucker Joined: 10 June 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2331	Post Options Post Reply Quote klallen Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Rock Island Armory 1911 A1's Posted: 30 April 2023 at 18:59
	In 2008, I wanted to put together a .45 Super. I went looking for a donor 1911 at our local spring gun show that year and walked out with a nib RIA 1911 A1 For $399. No frills at all. Just their basement bargain, blue light special. My brother had just used the same handgun to make his .400 Corbon so I let him have mine to do all the improvements and upgrades he did to his. I really like the way it turned out. My handload has the 230 gr. Hornady XTP moving along at 1119 fps so she's a pretty stout little handgun. Rock Island has kinda become a fan favorite. Over the years, I added two more A1's to the safe. The flat dark earth .45 ACP was purchased in 2021. It came stock ($499.99) with a lot of the features I had to have my brother add to my .45 Super and has a 185 gr. XTP going 1071 fps. Bottom A1 was purchased in 2022 and is in .38 Super. I've had nothing done to that one ($429.99) except for load development, getting a 124 gr. XTP going 1284 fps. I've found these RIA's to be a nice combination of quality and affordability. Always looking to add another. k
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d4570 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .416 Rigby Joined: 27 January 2004 Location: United States Status: Online Points: 9961	Post Options Post Reply Quote d4570 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 April 2023 at 19:17
	My 10mm is a rock island. I was just out shooting it at 100 yard gong today. LOVE IT.
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klallen Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .416 Rigby The RockChucker Joined: 10 June 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2331	Post Options Post Reply Quote klallen Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 April 2023 at 21:17
	LOL. 100 yds. Awesome. Did you work up a handload for your 10 or were you shooting factory? k
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d4570 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .416 Rigby Joined: 27 January 2004 Location: United States Status: Online Points: 9961	Post Options Post Reply Quote d4570 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 May 2023 at 08:13
	Hand loads. I wanted to us hard cast 175 powder coated we made but they did not shoot well. Now we use blue dot and 155 HP. I have some Buffalo bore 225s but there not as accurate and a "Pain" to shoot.
	Remember: Four boxes keep us free ,the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, AND the cartridge box

klallen Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .416 Rigby The RockChucker Joined: 10 June 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2331	Post Options Post Reply Quote klallen Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 May 2023 at 07:17
	Nice. Gonna get a 10mm post going here soon. Kinda went crazy for them. Just a great cartridge. k
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jsgbearpaws1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .416 Rigby Joined: 02 March 2013 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3606	Post Options Post Reply Quote jsgbearpaws1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 May 2023 at 09:34
	Have an RIA in 9 and 10. They are well worth every penny.
	...oh yeah! thats gonna hurt!

klallen Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .416 Rigby The RockChucker Joined: 10 June 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2331	Post Options Post Reply Quote klallen Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 May 2023 at 19:46
	I agree. 4 so far and RIA has certainly impressed. Tisas is getting there but I need to work with them a little more. k
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