New RIA 1911 45

[jcarpenter]

Brownstone released my RIA TAC 45 early and today I took it to Hap Baker to try it and me out. My first handgun in 25 years. 42 rounds and no problems (needed to save 8). Groups are tight left and right but less so vertical. Maybe my grip is not so good? Of course I can't see the target and the sights at the same time anymore. Wahoo that was fun!

John C

 

[XCheckR]

Awesome. Great looking piece!

 

[MattTheGunslinger]

Looks good! I have a RIA and love it! Over 1200rds of FMJ through it so far and not a hiccup. Great gun for the money!

 

[vin]

Congrats on the new pistol!

Squeeze the gun harder (if the grip was checkered, you should see the print on your hand when you let go), and lean into it more. Your support hand should be able to dangle loose and be hovering overtop your forward knee.

The grip will tame the low shots and the stance will tame the high ones.

 

[dist1646]

Nice gun! FYI, no one can see the sights and the target clearly at the same time, final focus should be on the front sight. Being an "Old Geezer" I need glasses to see the sights now, my distance vision is great though.

 

[Leeann]

Congrats!

I love my Rock - as does anyone who shoots it.

 

[dungslinger]

My RIA does the same thing. None the less good pistol crap mag.

 

[jeepin13]

Nice gun. Love my rock island!

 

[Knuc]

Jcarpenter; I too just received my RIA 1911. What are you using for a holster, I was thinking about a shoulder holster?

 

[Storm40]

i have a gi model. haven't shot it yet, had it since July. Someday, I'll find ammo for it

 

[cobra]

Waiting for my RIA to get released.
Nice to hear such good reviews

 

[Nanook]

As long the front site is in focus, that's all that matters. The rest will follow...

 

[Bullfrog]

Great gun.

Too bad they changed the roll marks... they used to be much more subdued. Just a personal preference... I don't like bumper stickers on my cars either .

 

[Yoshi]

Nice! RIA is good to go.