Rock Island Armory .45

[greencobra]

I was offered a Rock Island Armory Mil Spec .45 for $250 from a guy in work needing cash quick. They sell new some places for under 400 bucks, about $389 I saw. For the money I'm thinking grab it but on the other hand...piece of crap. Have Colt, S&W, and Sig 45's. Even a Norinco thrown into the mix so don't really need it. Any comments on this deal? Take it or walk away? I see fairly good reviews but some had issues. Just throwing it out there is all.

 

[winter]

250? Take it. RIA does not make pretty 1911s but when they are broken in they are just as reliable as any other 1911.

 

[ColdDayInHell]

Absolutely. I'll buy it if you don't, no joke. PM me if you don't buy it!

 

[Finalygotabeltfed]

Buy it, thats a steal at that price.

If you don't want it. please give me the info and I'll buy it.

 

[bigtig50]

You can buy it for me. I just had a birthday and no one gave me a 1911!

 

[Kid Presentable]

3rd in line if you don't buy it (this is a tell that you should buy the damn thing)

 

[usp45ct]

Take it. It won't be pretty but really for that price, you could turn it into a project gun. I have a colt, Ed brown, kimber to name a few, but for 250, I would make room for it.

 

[greencobra]

I'll be taking a look at it Friday, and yeah, I'll mention you all as back ups if I don't snag it. Thanks for the input.

 

[Mongo456]

I agree, take it. You can't have enough 1911's

 

[ivarr]

love LOVE mine.
use it as a build platform, i did. you will never regret it.

 

[KMS]

If I lived in MA,I would've given $300 for it just to move to the top of the line.

 

[ColdDayInHell]

I'm #1 on the list if he turns it down, don't forget it.

 

[warwickben]

You can't beat rocks for the price.
Befor I got banned from a 1911 site for a funny pic , they where nuts about them. I've been eyeing a double stack rock

The only other way I know to get a 1911 that cheap is a sarco kit.

 

[greencobra]

I'm #1 on the list if he turns it down, don't forget it.

yep, you are.

Damn, I wish I just said SOLD instead of procrastinating over it. To be continued and for sure you'll be kept in the loop for 2nd refusal (in the order you answered).

 

[exo]

a RIA 1911 for $250? I'd do that every day all week and twice on Sunday.

 

[Timber]

I owned one years ago. Most reliable off the shelf, unmodified 1911 I ever shot in terms of never FTFing or FTEing. I think it's because the RIA tolerances are a little loose compared to most modern manufacturing standards. The 1911 was designed in a time of hand craftsmanship, and the platform doesn't lend itself well to tight tolerances.

 

[jgeebs413]

My Dan Wesson could use a friend, guess I'll be 127th in line

 

[greencobra]

Nope, this deal ain't gonna happen. Went waving cash yesterday and he's changed his mind. Another one slips through. Thanks for the info though, will know better next time.

 

[Kid Presentable]

damn, oh well.

 

[lackofexperience]

How about $300?

 

[45collector]

250? Take it. RIA does not make pretty 1911s but when they are broken in they are just as reliable as any other 1911.

I don't know where you're getting your info from.

This is my RIA that has run perfectly with all types of ammo right out of the box brand new. You're going to tell me this bitch isn't "pretty"?

 

[Timber]

"They're ivory. Only a pimp from a cheap New Orleans whorehouse would carry a pearl-handled pistol."

 

[PixelPusher]

"They're ivory. Only a pimp from a cheap New Orleans whorehouse would carry a pearl-handled pistol."

George does NOT approve of this pistol.

 

[Terrence]

George does NOT approve of this pistol.

Georgie is so angered by that pistol that he will go to the nearest field hospital to smack and belittle combat fatigued GI's.

BUT I think its a bad ass pimp gun.

 

[45collector]

They're actually fake pearl grips.

And I put them on when I want to piss off haters, yo.

 

[atilla]

i'm hating. i like shiny things. you have a shiny thing and i don't.

 

[drgrant]

I don't know where you're getting your info from.

This is my RIA that has run perfectly with all types of ammo right out of the box brand new. You're going to tell me this bitch isn't "pretty"?

I have a name for those kinds of grips but it is unsuitable for posting on NES and I'd have to ban myself. That's how bad it is. Otherwise, yes, pretty gun.

-Mike

 

[noddaduma]

This will be coming in a few days.. Gift for my wife for her birthday / election loss

And she might get these grips

 

[Texican]

Where in MA can I pick one of these up? Or would I have to order one online.

 

[warwickben]

Would love a double stack rock so bad lol ...

My best friend who's a girl loves shooting my 1911 and wants me to build a Girly one for her to use when she comes with ... If I have the cash ill def get those grips.