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rock island 1911
becker
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I've been eyein the rock island 1911 lately. I like it because it is a no nonsense 45. Does any one know how these stack up? Are these very quality pistols? does anyone have experience shooting it?
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are they worrth 300 for one
or are they just complete junk i heard they used to be
but someone else has started making them and
they said they have improved
any opinions
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doc
I've have had no hands-on experience with these pistols.
Don't know what your finances are? Probably be better off, getting a basic model Springfield or Kimber.
But if you want one now, I feel that the "CD" is a tad better made. I've shot one for approx. two years now, with only the regular problems that effect any brand of 1911. I've even seen some that where "customized" by a smith. The guys shooting them, love them.
when you purchase the cheapest gun available that is of the type you desire, there may be limitations on quality and function.
best regards, mike.
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Although I do not own any of these clones-pls elaborate on the
Rockwell's that you have tested. This is for my personal information.
I have tested many a frame and slide. Just wondering what your results were. TIA 101
When my funds were very tight, I bought a Firestorm full size 1911... and yes it was 'cheap' ($220) and after about 3000 rounds it is more than a little 'loose'... but it still fires and has not failed (yet).
More recently bought a Springfield Armory 1911A1, plus a hand fitted match barrel. Yep, this is a much finer handgun, but I paid 2X than for that first 'cheap' gun, and it was still a good deal.
Maybe I got lucky on that Firestorm, you hear tales y'know, but the one I bought still fires every round.
Move up if you can afford it, but leave a little cash in your wallet for misc stuff that you get the 'wants' for. The rock island is probably in the middle of the two pieces discussed above.
Good Luck - Enjoy
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