Are RIA guns good?
In short, the RIA GI 1911 is an adequate performer on the range, though you should not expect competition grade accuracy out of it either.
Is a Rock Island 1911 A good gun?
A good pistol is, in fact, rarely the most expensive one. Rather than that, it’s a highly functional pistol that comes with a fair price. Rock Island 1911 is a model that fits these standards perfectly, and it’s a must-have for any gun enthusiast. If you’ve ever heard of the legendary .
Can you replace Ria 1911 sights?
The most common Rock Island 1911 is chambered in . 45 ACP, and has fixed front and rear sights. These sights are drifted onto the weapon frame via a dovetail groove at the front and a Novak cut at the rear. Changing Rock Island 1911 sights can be accomplished with a few gunsmithing tools.
Where is Armscor made?
Armscor Ammunition is made at their manufacturing plant located in the Philippines.
Is the RIA Tactical 1911 a well-tuned handgun?
The most loved attribute of a 1911 style handgun for a lot of people is the single action trigger. A well-tuned 1911 trigger is really like no other, with no take up and crisp, clean, relatively light break. I wouldn’t call the RIA Tactical’s trigger “well-tuned”, but it isn’t bad either.
What is the Rock Island Armory 1911A1?
Enter the Rock Island Armory 1911A1. The name itself evokes a sense of nostalgia, though the guns are clearly not the product of the Rock Island Arsenal, or any of the other subcontractors that were making 1911’s during the Second World War. The pistol is an import from the Philippines—a fact most prominently reflected in the price.
Why own a 1911A1?
The RIA 1911A1 is feed reliable with modern JHP ammunition so it isn’t limited in that regard. But personal defense isn’t the only reason to own a 1911. A sense of history, nostalgia, wanderlust or whatever you call it, the 1911 has it in spades. An as example my personal 1911A1 is often carried in a Tanker Holster .
How much does a ria M1911A1 cost?
The “M1911A1” is selling for about $350-$370 and that price point is generating a lot of interest, especially when guns like the Springfield Mil-Spec are commanding $560 and most Kimber and Colt models are going for $800+. There are some ways that the RIA M1911A1 is not a true M1911A1. The most obvious is that it has a flat mainspring housing.