Really enjoy my GI FS. Only use it as a range fun gun, and it does the job admirably. Bought it used, put new springs in it, and it has run perfectly for me.
Have a great friend that went through the gunsmithing school in Colorado years ago. He said when he graduated; John Moses Browning was a genius, and no one can top what he did with the 1911.
Just purchased one of pistol at Sarco, Inc. in Easton, PA. I have 300 rds through this pistol without a problem and very accurate. I owned a Springfield Armory GI 1911 in 45 ACP. The Rock Island is just as accurate as the Springfield. Great pistol!
I call the RIA factory wood grips "pallet wood" grips LOL, because it looks like they might've used slats off pallets to make them. It's not a stretch to think they might actually do this. I like them because they're easy to clean, and can be sanded and varnished to mimic any wood color you like. The 1911 design is such a good design it's hard to screw it up as long as the parts are made at least halfway decent. And RIA does a superb job, and their pistols run like a champ.
I like it especially as an entry pistol to use to get good at handling and maintenance then get a more pricey version, but i think it's beautiful love it in black maybe with a stainless trigger and hammer nice pistol for the price
Easiest way to mould a leather holster that doesn't quite fit,,,, Throw the holster in a bucket of warm water then wrap the handgun in around 4 layers of cling wrap. Then remove the holster from the water and insert handgun into it. Let dry naturally over a day depending on weather temperature
Hey there! I really appreciate you showing the sights, as no matter where I looked, i couldnt find and image or a video of it. I almost didnt wanna buy it for the sights because I thought they were like you described with the front sight filling the back, but since its got space in the back, im far more confident buying one. Hopefully gonna get the 10mm soon. Thanks!
I just picked one up... and not one issue. That Trigger in this video, Is that a stock trigger or after market? I have the Recover rail with light and I believe the trigger is stock and its 100% flawless.
My new 1911 fs 9mm is much nicer, skeletonized trigger and hammer, novac sights too,,, my front sight is much more visable. Factory checkered rubber grips are soft and feel perfect. Good heads up on the magazines, I will go for the flat bottomed factory style mags! MGCGOV9LB is the part number for a blued flat bottomed 9 round magazine.
You can get a "Star BM" for like $180... they are 1911'ish in 9mm. Pretty cool pistol, little smaller..... The bigger "star model B" all sold out I think.. The BM would be cool next to this one in the video.
@@DCopp the BM? Was it any good?? I might grab one. But maybe not.. lol....... I just got a DB9SF for $140 on gun broker... I'm pretty happy with that.
I have the same gun it came with the meg gar, and my gun was jamming. Try putting a round on the chamber and them remove the magazine, and you'll notice a round falling from the housing, all I'm saying is, that magazine sucks. Is not the gun.
Does it eat anything including reload ammo with a used brass from other 9mm guns? Plan to buy it as a back for my sub2k cause I like the grip angle & safety of 1911 platform.
Also, mine is not a ramped barrel and I’m sure yours is most probably not either. Neither is my colt 9mm. My Springfield is and is my kimber but not either of my rock island 9mm. I have both the tacktical full size and the go full size.
So, for the record, the barrel IS ramped correct?? And since it is a ramped barrel accepting frame, a .22tcm conversion barrel and slide WOULD work correct?
Nice video thanks for sharing I really have been looking at getting the officers model in the 9mm I have the GI like yours in 45acp I love it but I have a skeletonized hammer and trigger which it actually has a hex screw that you can tighten and loosen up if you need to adjust it kinda surprised me that you don't have it on yours but I'm sure that once you have it for a while you'll figure out what you need to do to stop it from being a Loosey Goosey other than that minor thing everything else works well with it?? Sorry for a bunch of questions but I am really interested in getting 1 chambered for 9mm just picking your brain little bit to see what your overall opinion is?? Thanks
Yes Armscor/Rock Island Armory have lots of 1911 variants in many calibers. I think your 45acp is not a base model if it has skeletonized trigger and hammer, this 9mm in the video is gi fs which is the base model for 9mm.
I fired Hornady Critical Duty rounds without any issues. I used the mag that came with the gun, mec gar and colt 1911 flush fitting magazine. No issues with all ball ammo including steel and no issues with the Hornady Critical Duty.
Having owned both brands, I cannot agree. RIA is made with forged frames on old Colt equipment. I think the Tisas are cast frames. There have been reports about improperly hardened slides from Tisas that deform from the slide stop as well. I no longer own a 1911 so take that for what it's worth. I do own a Tisas PX-9 though. SDS is not a manufacturer either, they are an importer. Tisas makes the gun.
Really enjoy my GI FS. Only use it as a range fun gun, and it does the job admirably. Bought it used, put new springs in it, and it has run perfectly for me.
Have a great friend that went through the gunsmithing school in Colorado years ago. He said when he graduated; John Moses Browning was a genius, and no one can top what he did with the 1911.
Just purchased one of pistol at Sarco, Inc. in Easton, PA. I have 300 rds through this pistol without a problem and very accurate. I owned a Springfield Armory GI 1911 in 45 ACP. The Rock Island is just as accurate as the Springfield. Great pistol!
Thanks for going in-depth with the magazines!
Love my Rock Island 1911..... just fun to shoot and very accurate!
Indeed
I have the exact weapon with zero trigger play... I love this thing.
Have had same exact model a few years now. ZERO issues. I want to add a red dot sight.. for more fun. Great pistol!
Shot mine just today. Poking rockstar cans at 25 yards put a couple hundred rounds through it without a single hiccup !
I call the RIA factory wood grips "pallet wood" grips LOL, because it looks like they might've used slats off pallets to make them. It's not a stretch to think they might actually do this. I like them because they're easy to clean, and can be sanded and varnished to mimic any wood color you like. The 1911 design is such a good design it's hard to screw it up as long as the parts are made at least halfway decent. And RIA does a superb job, and their pistols run like a champ.
I like it especially as an entry pistol to use to get good at handling and maintenance then get a more pricey version, but i think it's beautiful love it in black maybe with a stainless trigger and hammer nice pistol for the price
Just got my ria gi a2 double stack 45 acp.....great gun
took it out last week.... gave the RI a good workout with steel plates. WAYYYY too fun!!
1911 accuracy makes it stupid simple!
@@DCopp I meant to mention that.... lol Accuracy is terrific! My other 1911s are equal to the task!!
Easiest way to mould a leather holster that doesn't quite fit,,,,
Throw the holster in a bucket of warm water then wrap the handgun in around 4 layers of cling wrap. Then remove the holster from the water and insert handgun into it. Let dry naturally over a day depending on weather temperature
Great job. Just bought one...
Good video, I have that in two tone and it's a double stack and I really like it.
Hey there! I really appreciate you showing the sights, as no matter where I looked, i couldnt find and image or a video of it. I almost didnt wanna buy it for the sights because I thought they were like you described with the front sight filling the back, but since its got space in the back, im far more confident buying one. Hopefully gonna get the 10mm soon. Thanks!
Those 9mm magazines started life as .38 Super.
Correct. They sent the wrong mags on my latest 9mm and sent me new ones free of charge
Nice
The zenith mags seem to be meant for flared magwells 👍🏽
Have one love it, never had any problems.
id get wood grips with checker like the old style 1950s
When forming to a holster, then ya gotta wet the leather first! There's videos on how to do it properly.
@James Sanchez I have a blue gun (plastic gun that's blue) that I just left in the holster all night. It worked perfectly!
I have a Colt 1903 made in 1913 that has a wobbly trigger like that. Otherwise fantastic.
i love the classic look
I just picked one up... and not one issue. That Trigger in this video, Is that a stock trigger or after market? I have the Recover rail with light and I believe the trigger is stock and its 100% flawless.
All stock here
Ill be damned. My RIA came with a 38 super mag. I have that exact mag but no spacer.
Brownells has flush fitting 10 round mags for the RIA 9mm .
My new 1911 fs 9mm is much nicer, skeletonized trigger and hammer, novac sights too,,, my front sight is much more visable.
Factory checkered rubber grips are soft and feel perfect.
Good heads up on the magazines, I will go for the flat bottomed factory style mags!
MGCGOV9LB is the part number for a blued flat bottomed 9 round magazine.
@@John-st5gw
I got a pair of wilson combat mags as well,,, the gun runs like a watch!
Thanks for sharing....
Got a ria 1911 in 9mm too. My mecgar mags are for malf drills, bcuz they suck. The wilson combat and chipmacs are my carry mags.
You can get a "Star BM" for like $180... they are 1911'ish in 9mm.
Pretty cool pistol, little smaller..... The bigger "star model B" all sold out I think..
The BM would be cool next to this one in the video.
Look at my vids. I've owned one
@@DCopp the BM? Was it any good?? I might grab one. But maybe not.. lol....... I just got a DB9SF for $140 on gun broker... I'm pretty happy with that.
@@calholli I didn't enjoy the BM. Beavertail was sharp and made recoil unpleasant
I have the same gun it came with the meg gar, and my gun was jamming. Try putting a round on the chamber and them remove the magazine, and you'll notice a round falling from the housing, all I'm saying is, that magazine sucks. Is not the gun.
Nice handgun I just bought one in 9mm.
Great video man!
Does it eat anything including reload ammo with a used brass from other 9mm guns? Plan to buy it as a back for my sub2k cause I like the grip angle & safety of 1911 platform.
No idea. I don't reload or buy reloads
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Also, mine is not a ramped barrel and I’m sure yours is most probably not either. Neither is my colt 9mm. My Springfield is and is my kimber but not either of my rock island 9mm. I have both the tacktical full size and the go full size.
What is the make and model of the holster?
So, for the record, the barrel IS ramped correct?? And since it is a ramped barrel accepting frame, a .22tcm conversion barrel and slide WOULD work correct?
Call RIA
I believe the recoil spring on a 1911 9mm is 12lbs..
I like that pistol
Did you get that straight from them or do gunshops sell it with the case
What?
@Blunt Bandit 509 this is how it should come
This is a good review, thanks man !
Nice video thanks for sharing I really have been looking at getting the officers model in the 9mm I have the GI like yours in 45acp I love it but I have a skeletonized hammer and trigger which it actually has a hex screw that you can tighten and loosen up if you need to adjust it kinda surprised me that you don't have it on yours but I'm sure that once you have it for a while you'll figure out what you need to do to stop it from being a Loosey Goosey other than that minor thing everything else works well with it?? Sorry for a bunch of questions but I am really interested in getting 1 chambered for 9mm just picking your brain little bit to see what your overall opinion is?? Thanks
Yes, it's a great shooter.
Yes Armscor/Rock Island Armory have lots of 1911 variants in many calibers. I think your 45acp is not a base model if it has skeletonized trigger and hammer, this 9mm in the video is gi fs which is the base model for 9mm.
How does it shoot
How did it shoot? Any slide/hammer/beaver bite?
Shoots great! No bite!
Can this be converted to .22 Tcm?
Only thing I don't like is you can't put the gun on safe when you put the mag in the chamber
?? Can you explain?
The hammer has to be in the cocked position on a 1911 to put the safety on.
This 9mm 1911 can be convert to kiddon kit?
I have had same 1911 9 mm so what brand of r mag should I get prefect for that gun?
I run Mec-Gar 10rd
Do self defense rounds feed ok?
I'd never use a heavy ass 1911 as a defensive pistol. The more modern options are just so much farther advanced.
I fired Hornady Critical Duty rounds without any issues. I used the mag that came with the gun, mec gar and colt 1911 flush fitting magazine. No issues with all ball ammo including steel and no issues with the Hornady Critical Duty.
@@DCopp do more pushups
Hi have you done a disassembly video on this?
Nope, too many 1911 detail strip vids already on TH-cam. They are all the same
I want one thats my side arm
Can you change the sights on this gun?
The rear. Most don't though
@@DCopp so the front sight is fixed? I saw this gun in a gun store for $500 and I'm thinking about buying it.
@@beardly0121 correct. You can paint it to help. Otherwise look into their other models with replaceable sights
SDS smokes rock island....I was a fanboy up until I tried tisas/SDS 1911s I'm never looking back
Having owned both brands, I cannot agree. RIA is made with forged frames on old Colt equipment. I think the Tisas are cast frames. There have been reports about improperly hardened slides from Tisas that deform from the slide stop as well. I no longer own a 1911 so take that for what it's worth. I do own a Tisas PX-9 though. SDS is not a manufacturer either, they are an importer. Tisas makes the gun.
9 round is flush fit.
Can I get this same one double stacked
It used to be available
How much
$550
@@DCopp I just got one today same as yours out the door for $474
I'm thinking about getting me some other type of grips. There's just too much black on the gun. Great review!
@@jeffnations6649 watch my Lok grips video
@@DCopp I will
How do I acquire one in 9mm
You buy mine. Are you in US?
@@DCopp yes California
@@DCopp I get to pick up my sd 9 soon I just really really want to own a 9mm 1911
@@DCopp how much?
@@nicholasyebra1988 $500+shipping to your ffl. 4 mags, 3 sets of grips and a Tege holster
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What's the best mag for this
Mec-Gar
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Get a real holster...looks like something a 3yr old made lol....😂😂😂
That's one helluva talented 3 year old!
@@DCopp like father like son...🤣🤣🤣
I took the plastic grips off and put a dark grey pacmyre wood set
I own one now i have 3 mags 9 rounds each