Rock Island Armory M1911 GI Standard 45 Auto (ACP) 5in Parkerized Pistol

$330

seems like a bargain....do I need one??

“ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.”

With inflation today $330 sounds like a bargain.

Wife bought 6 sausage buns at the bakery today $6.10 out the door. thanks Brandon.

“ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.”

1911's are Great Guns!!! Many, many makers out there copying Mr. Brownings design. I shot in Bullseye competitions for a number of years & put lots of rounds downrange. A 200gr cast lead SWC w/Bullseye & standard LP primer was my load of the time for that game out of a Colt made gun.

Many 1911 style guns are coming out of Turkish factories & they are getting good reviews. The Rock Island brand comes out of Armscore in the Philippines & seem to get good reviews also. Thinking maybe with Computer aided machinery now it's easier to produce a quality gun plus labor overseas is less costly too. Will the proposed new tariffs screw that up?????

FYI: Copied this from another site (can't verify)"Your Tisas is a better gun. Tisas uses forged parts, while RIA uses MIM and stamped parts. Tisas is also generally considered a bit more reliable, though they're both pretty reliable." Although MIM & stamped parts are in lots of guns nowadays so maybe they are OK. I have handled but not shot a Tisas 1911 & they feel good & appear to be ok without the experience of firing one of them.

I didn't know you could by a real 1911 gun without a grip safety!!

Irish Bird Dog

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WOW a blast from the past. We have missed your insight and wisdom. VERY good to here from you. I don't remember which providence your in but if it's Alberta You may get your chance to come and grab some stuff. Being our 51st state and all. Clap

Edited by d4570 - 02 February 2026 at 13:50

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BEAR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator Joined: 07 September 2013 Location: Appalachian Mtn Status: Offline Points: 14390	Post Options Post Reply Quote BEAR Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 45 1911 Posted: 05 April 2025 at 10:46
	Rock Island Armory M1911 GI Standard 45 Auto (ACP) 5in Parkerized Pistol $330 seems like a bargain....do I need one??
	“ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.”

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: 05 April 2025 at 10:58
	I have a rockisland in 10mm single stack. OUT standing. I think it's a bit longer. I'm thinking If you want a 45 acp that's the one to get.
	Remember: Four boxes keep us free ,the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, AND the cartridge box

BEAR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator Joined: 07 September 2013 Location: Appalachian Mtn Status: Offline Points: 14390	Post Options Post Reply Quote BEAR Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 April 2025 at 12:01
	With inflation today $330 sounds like a bargain. Wife bought 6 sausage buns at the bakery today $6.10 out the door. thanks Brandon.
	“ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.”

Wing master Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator AKA StraightShooter Joined: 10 June 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 8029	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wing master Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 April 2025 at 19:36
	I have a Rock Island 1911 in .45. It is the basic model. No dove tail grip safety etc. I haven't shot it anywhere as much as my Smith&Wesson 1911 but it hasn't had a hiccup in probably about 1000 rounds. It runs flawlessly. I think $330 is a bargain.
	I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.

Irish Bird Dog Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .416 Rigby Too many Joined: 01 March 2009 Location: Midwest Status: Offline Points: 5574	Post Options Post Reply Quote Irish Bird Dog Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 April 2025 at 23:38
	1911's are Great Guns!!! Many, many makers out there copying Mr. Brownings design. I shot in Bullseye competitions for a number of years & put lots of rounds downrange. A 200gr cast lead SWC w/Bullseye & standard LP primer was my load of the time for that game out of a Colt made gun. Many 1911 style guns are coming out of Turkish factories & they are getting good reviews. The Rock Island brand comes out of Armscore in the Philippines & seem to get good reviews also. Thinking maybe with Computer aided machinery now it's easier to produce a quality gun plus labor overseas is less costly too. Will the proposed new tariffs screw that up????? FYI: Copied this from another site (can't verify)"Your Tisas is a better gun. Tisas uses forged parts, while RIA uses MIM and stamped parts. Tisas is also generally considered a bit more reliable, though they're both pretty reliable." Although MIM & stamped parts are in lots of guns nowadays so maybe they are OK. I have handled but not shot a Tisas 1911 & they feel good & appear to be ok without the experience of firing one of them. I didn't know you could by a real 1911 gun without a grip safety!!
	Irish Bird Dog NRA Life/Endowment 2nd Amendment Supporter

North Logan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .416 Rigby aka The Legendary Lawman Joined: 10 June 2003 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 1728	Post Options Post Reply Quote North Logan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 February 2026 at 13:42
	If we were still allowed to buy/sell handguns up this way, I'd be all over that RIA for $330, even with the 40% currency exchange rate, too!!
	"COLTS & PONY CARS"...

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: 02 February 2026 at 13:50
	WOW a blast from the past. We have missed your insight and wisdom. VERY good to here from you. I don't remember which providence your in but if it's Alberta You may get your chance to come and grab some stuff. Being our 51st state and all. Edited by d4570 - 02 February 2026 at 13:50
	Remember: Four boxes keep us free ,the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, AND the cartridge box

Wing master Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator AKA StraightShooter Joined: 10 June 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 8029	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wing master Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 February 2026 at 19:09
	Hey North Logan. It's good to see you. I hope you and your family are doing good.
	I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.

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Rock Island Armory M1911 GI Standard 45 Auto (ACP) 5in Parkerized Pistol