Rock River building 1911's again?

[jr88]

I see on RRA website, they are getting back into the 1911 market.
It looks like they are all polymer guns though. I have heard how great their
old 1911's were and see the prices they command, I'm curious how the new
gun will stack up. Anyone else have any insight?

 

[aquaman]

A poly 1911?

 

[Yoshi]

http://cheaperthandirt.com/blog/?p=17848

 

[mike_in_md]

I'd buy a series 70 model if they make one, but I'd pay no more than other POLY designs, which would put it in the $500-550 range. It is more affordable to make 1911's this way.

It would also be nice if the frame and/or slide came drilled and tapped so you could easily add a red dot scope.

 

[Semper Noctem]

If that had a rail, I would be all over it.

 

[VWTurbo]

Interesting, will be watching

 

[kohburn]

curious on the price point -

 

[sailskidrive]

If they were going to "go to the dark side" you would think it would have a rail and a double stack...

As far as price point, can anyone really make a 1911 for less than RIA?

 

[MDMOUNTAINEER]

I love Glocks, and I love 1911's. I don't think I'll ever own a plastic 1911. It smacks of blasphemy. I would however buy a stainless frame for my Glock. I'm okay with my own hypocrisy

Seriously though, a plastic 1911 is probably not in my future unless it's very economical, extremely reliable, and easy to swap components.

 

[ma_deuce]

It is truely a sign of the end times. And I'm not too impressed by the sprue marks on the bottom of the grip panels, either.

 

[iobidder]

Curious on pricing.

 

[clandestine]

Gay like a gas piston AR.

 

[browning guy]

John Browning did not work with plastic!!

 

[hodgepodge]

Gay like a gas piston AR.

So you really like it?

 

[clandestine]

So you really like it?

No, its terribly wrong. A freak of nature. If they make a Poly BHP, all bets are off, the world is stupid and I want off.

 

[jr88]

No, its terribly wrong. A freak of nature. If they make a Poly BHP, all bets are off, the world is stupid and I want off.

Come on, Why don't you say how you really feel!

On the other hand Chad, have you any experience on the Old Steel RRA 1911?
Any good?

Thanks

 

[BigMBobbyOP]

John Browning did not work with plastic!!

but would he have had todays materials been available??

 

[balttigger]

Not that I have the budget for anything new, but depending on price I would entertain one.

 

[clandestine]

Come on, Why don't you say how you really feel!

On the other hand Chad, have you any experience on the Old Steel RRA 1911?
Any good?

Thanks

I only saw a few, the ones I had were very well built but were ammo sensitive on certain brands. Once I did my magic the ran like a top.

 

[BradMacc82]

Gay like a gas piston AR.

Fabulous!!


I can't help but feel partly responsible for the wave of WTF designs lately, buying that damn piston upper just seemed to open pandora's box.