I've sold a LOT of Rock Island 1911s......

by Otony, Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 15:42 (4036 days ago) @ cubrock

.......and owned two, which I gifted to friends. We have had zero returns and zero complaints at the shop. I've personally sold seven in the last few months.

The version that impresses me the most is the Tactical that is sporting a full length dust cover. It holds perfectly! I sold that version to a couple of friends and am blown away at how nicely it handles. They both have reported excellent accuracy. One of these fellows owns multiple 1911 pistolas, to include Colt, Springfield, etc, and loves his. With "better" guns to compare it to I believe that speaks volumes.

My only personal complaint is sharp edges on some areas, and of course the overwhelming use of MIM parts. But since I figure any 1911 under, say, 800 bucks or so as a work in progress, you simply change out parts as needed. Or wanted, as the case may be. And the sharp edges simply brings to mind Uncle Jeff's advice from the before time that one should "melt" their 1911.

Otony