Does Ria make good 1911?
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.
Are Rock Island 1911s any good?
The Rock Island 1911 is a great starter-priced 1911 around $500 that maintains the look of a standard GI model with decent parkerizing and surprisingly good trigger. But beware of some initial break-in, potential for hammer bite, and terrible GI sights.
How accurate is a Rock Island 1911?
Firing the Rock Island 1911 Good old 230-grain ball is accurate, feeds reliably and is accurate enough for most chores. The Rock comes on-target quickly. Get the sights lined up, squeeze the trigger, control recoil, line the sights up and fire again.
What pistol does the FBI HRT use?
FBI Hostage Rescue Team Gear and Weapons The HRT primary sidearm though, remains the FBI standard GLOCK 17 MOS in 9mm which is great for reliability and accuracy. Sub-machine guns have fallen out of vogue for CQB use. However, the FBI maintains a stock of MP5 variants.
Is the RIA 1911 a good buy?
My reasoning was that I carried an M1911 for over 20 years in the Army and wanted one. In my opinion, the RIA 1911 Govt Model with 5″ barrel is a very good buy.
Is the Rock Island 1911 GI midsize a good first 1911?
The Rock Island 1911 is a great starter-priced 1911 around $500 that maintains the look of a standard GI model with decent parkerizing and surprisingly good trigger. But beware of some initial break-in, potential for hammer bite, and terrible GI sights. So…am I purchasing the RIA 1911 GI Midsize ($495)?
What is the Rock series 1911 pistol?
The Rock series is Rock Island Armory’s most well-optioned line of 1911 pistols built in the traditional 70 series design with the addition of next level upgrades.
Where can I buy a 1911 in the Philippines?
Rock Island Armory (RIA) manufacturers their 1911s in the Philippines and passes on the savings to us. When I ask people about RIA…words like “affordable” and “best-bang-for-the-buck” always come up. I’ve handled them in stores since it seemed all the local gun shops around me had them. But my first chance shooting them was at SHOT Show 2017.