Damn RIA knows their stuff, I have the .45 acp of this 2011 handgun, and I barely felt any recoil from the gun, it grips very nice and function perfectly!
I love the rock island 2011,s. I currently have 5. 45 acp, 10 mm, 40 S&W, 9 mm all 5 inch and just got the 4.25 in 9mm/22tcm. Slide fit, quality, price accuracy, fit are all 10 of 10. I like working guns and these are all a working man’s get it done gun.
So I purchased the 22TCM-9MM TAC ULTRA HC Pistol. For a while all the Rock Island pistols were VERY hard to find in stock. Anyway, I was completely surprised about all the things I DIDN'T have to buy to make it an awesome pistol. I didn't have to spend SO much extra that I could get the TAC Ultra HC in 10mm with threaded barrel! I've added a .40 S&W barrel to that setup and now I have 2 pistols shooting 4 calibers. I'm going to add a .38 Super barrel to the 22TCM pistol combination and soon I'll have one in .45ACP shooting .45 SUPER as well. (New custom barrel for that one) All things considered I couldn't be happier. Yeah, I may change the trigger and tweak it a few things but it's totally not required like it is with some pistols. Kudos to ARMSCOR and Rock Island for producing such fine products. Oh, I almost forgot. I also picked up the 22TCM 9R Glock 17 setup! Major Kudos!!
Go try a rental one and say that again. I've found that ranges tend to get a real first hand experience on how reliable a gun is over many rounds and abuse, and they catalog round counts very well. I know of 3 indoor ranges in my area that had them, all but one got rid of it, and the guy who hasn't keeps both of them (9mm double stack and 45acp M1911A1 style) to prove a point about cheap vs good 1911's. the 45acp singles you can most likely get away with high counts, but the 9mm's have a shit ton of issues with both mags and feeding if the ramp is oddly located in distance from the magazine and if the throat of the mag becomes mishapened (double into single stack transitions are unreliable by nature for reasons). Ended up keeping to a second hand P-09 for two years, and saving up/waiting for a custom 2011 with exactly what I wanted while having my frame for it sitting in a shoebox. Of course the thing is now a wallet burner, just drives you to keep shooting and keep practicing and keep trying to get both faster and more accurate, now have 3700rds through it and I will have had it for a year come the 20th.
I looked this gun in 45acp for two years one day walked into the local Pawn ands Gun shop and it was there.I traded an HK VP40 and some cash to get this as I had a VP40 Tactical so it won’t be missed and now I have a great 45acp 2011 . Fabulous accuracy
I’ve owned several 1991’s from 2 Kimbers to 4 different Rock Islands to include the FS HC in .45acp and i tell ya what! I’d depend on a Rock Island in a HEARTBEAT! Amazingly durable, and reliable firearms. If you’re on a tight budget and want something dependable spend your money wisely and get a ROCK ISLAND 1911/2011!!! You won’t be disappointed. My rear right went defunct so i had that replaced. My only issue ever w/ a RIA firearm. Great for first time 1911/2011 Shooter’s too!
I have several RIA 1911's. Two from lipsey's and love them all!! I have all three double stacks. 9, .45 and 10mm. Lots of fire power. I have gorilla size hands and open carry in a free state!! Love AZ!! RIA 1911 guns can handle them all. I've also changed front sites to green. Double stack 10mm gives me 12000 lbs of energy with Underwood Ammo!! Rich 😁😁👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
That’s awesome Donna! I agree, they really make great and affordable guns. So much fun at the range. You’ve got a great collection going. Thank you and cheers!
@@KSGunGuy01 right after I watched your video Ruger announced they have a new custom gun shop. Two new guns a 9mm custom 1911 competition designed by Doug Koenig. It's really sharp. Also a 10/22 that looks good. I was looking at their website just the other day and they have more exclusives then regular 10/22's. Have a great day!! Rich
Good review. I got lucky and bought the same gun with the kit that came with the 22TCM barrel and spring as well. This was my first 1911/2011 and I truly enjoy shooting it. It's always fun firing some 22TCM at the range. Everyone looks over to see what kind of canon you're holding. When I convert it back to 9mm, it is a smooth shooting gun, little felt recoil. The only thing I did to mine was adjust the sights and the trigger to get rid of some of the takeup. For someone looking for an entry 2011, this RIA has my vote.
I own this exact RIA and a few other pistols including a CZ SP01. This is by far the smoothest/tightest running slide I have, literally no side to side play between the slide and the frame
this is exactly my RIA TAC ULTRA HS FS 1911, chambered in 9MM, this is a sweet piece of hardware for keeps. have shot more than 2th rounds on it and counting.... very informative review indeed, thanks for sharing brother. :-)
Don’t know if anyone else mentioned it but what jumped out to me was the consistent ejection pattern. I think that’s an underrated indicator of build quality. Another great review, would be curious to see just how finicky it is with ammo before employing in a home defense capacity.
My 10mm Rock Island runs everything from 60gr Liberty Civil Defense and .40 S&W ball, to Buffalo Bore 220gr Heavy Outdoorsman without a hiccup. (Use .40 in a 10mm at your own discretion. I do...but I clean the chamber hounds tooth clean before going back to 10mm. Use 180gr, the lighter stuff won't work)
I have the single stack 10mm from Rock Island. It's trigger would embarass many $2000 1911s, and it's accuracy is second to none in the production gun category.
I picked one of these up today. It is a 9mm. I put 450 rounds through it without a single fault. Set up at 5 yards necer missed a 1in bullsey minus the fist shot that was about an inch low. Same at 7 and 10. At 10 had a 2 in grouping. Just because I set it to 30 yards was keeping about an 6 in grouping. I can recommend this gun any time. The weight feels great. And love the short trigger pull.
@@KSGunGuy01thank you for the recommendation I went in looking for another gun but they didn't have it and this was my second choise thanks to your review. it should have been my first!
After drooling over this pistol for years I finally bought one. She's a beast. I love it. Good shooter too. So the one they sent you (from first impressions) is an honest example of the piece instead of a fine tuned tester.
I own this gun in 9mm, as soon as I held it, I had to buy it. It shoots great, feels wonderful, beautiful gun. This one for me, is a keeper. Not a buy a year and flip!
My Rock Island Ultra FS HC (16+1 10mm) is a fantastic 1911, even if it doesn’t have a rail or front serrations, and comes stock with a lot of features that add mucho money to the base price of most 1911’s. Typical of a solid steel 1911 the recoil is minimal, even with juiced up 10mm loads, which makes shooting very enjoyable!! Great review as always KS! By the way, LOVING my new FN 509LE......your recommendation was spot on!
Those 10mm versions sound awesome! At some point, I’d to try one. I agree that the all steel frame and slide make for easy shooting. Glad you are liking the 509! Thank you and cheers brother!
I bought the RIA doublestack 10mm a few months also, yes it’s a great gun! I wish it did have the rail it’s the only thing I’d add. It’s a bit heavy to lug around fully loaded for a GTW application but it’s awesome if you don’t have to be fast and light on your feet. 👍🏻
Took me 2 years to get one in 45 have 4 rock islands now an 1 para Ord. P 14 45 custom. 1911 or 2011 are the standard in combat or self defence. The rock island pistols are top notch for The money. With all the bells an whistles that would cost you a fortune to have done as far as customizing a plain Jane 1911
You do the best reviews! I hardly watch any others at this point. I know a couple of guys that have these for competition. As the parts wear they replace them with more premium versions such as those that come from STI.
I love RIA TAC ULTRA HC.i have one FS 9mm from bodega sale at ARMSCOR GLOBAL DEFENSE INC.MARIKINA PHILIPPINES im one of employee at AGDI.i recommended TAC ULTRA.its so very gorgeous.Minimal issue but AGDI resolve it.tell to AGDI and the'y will fix the problem.that's why have ah gun testing.Guy's thank's to support at ARMSCOR GLOBAL DEFENSE INC.
I ended up picking up both, fitting the TCM barrel and slide to my HC, and swapping the uppers. It is a serious blast now. The poor 9mm single stack gets no attention.
KS, what happened man? Loved your channel! Lol I’ve found that I’ve purchased nearly all the guns you reviewed. If you had stayed in the guntuber game, I’m pretty sure your channel would rival Honest Outlaw, MAC, etc. never too late to make a glorious comeback!!!
I just purchased one, and the only problem I found. I wish it would have came with 2 magazines instead of the one. I’ve already found a holster for it. All I need is about 5 more magazines for it. I looked on Armscor website, and not only found the magazines, but also that they make +4 baseplates for them(although I wouldn’t order any)which turns them into a 21 round magazine. I already have the Rock Tactical .45acp, and haven’t had any problems out of it. All I can say is after reading several reviews of this pistol. I bought one Hell Of A .9mm!!
I think if they made their logo on the slide embossed like Kimber instead of colored it would look a ton better. It looks like it needs more aggressive front strap serrations and thin grips but other than that it looks like a real winner.
Im a Glock guy and love 1911 look but prefer the double stack. Sigh. I am seriously contemplating coming to the dark side after checking one out at the gun store. All the reviews are pushing me further toward it.
Well going RIA you cant go wrong. Their 10mm are a pleasure to shoot. Carry one for a Bear Gun in the Beartooth Mtns when I was guiding Hunts in Grizzly Country.
I have one of these in 45 ACP and absolutely loved it! I believe I paid $640 for mine, new. I only have as of now 650rds through it. I will be sending it off to Hays Customs to have a race job done to mine and then ordering up the 9mm version as well! For as much fun as I have with mine already I cannot wait to see how well it shoots after the mods.
Nice review! I had a mostly good experience with an Armscor Rock Standard 9mm 1911 and wanted to try one of these but never found one. Accuracy wasn’t great with mine but I heard much better reports on the Tac Ultra but just couldn’t find one. Found an HC Rock at a local gun shop and held it but was concerned that huge grip would hurt the geometry for me. I was still willing to try but found that Sig 9mm Tacops first and I guess I’m just as happy I did. Still, nice to hear that this Armscor product worked well for you. Martin seems like a good guy who genuinely want to make a good product.
I have been overwhelmingly impressed with the quality and shootability of the RIA guns I’ve tested. It seems they’ve found the right formula and the feedback in the comments from other owners has been positive. I do agree that the HC grip is wide and big hands really help. That Sig sounds awesome though. Any 9mm in a 1911 and I’m interested! Thank you and cheers Jake!
The finish doesn't hold up. The failures to extract can be annoying. The only holster I know for this is by 3I. The magazines don't come with witness holes. Getting used to the overall weight of this beast takes a little bit. The safety has sharp edges. The cheap plastic front sight tube has to be immediately replaced since it's not a fiber optic. The gun is amazingly accurate with the weight. Hardly any muzzle flip and it's so easy to shoot it's almost boring. I took it to a gunsmith who brought the trigger down to two and a half pounds. The grip safety is well made unlike some manufactures and can be forgotten.
I purchased the TCM variant about a month ago. Have not shot any of the 22 TCM rounds yet but it functions flawlessly with 9mm. Very soft shooting evening running +P loads. If using this for competition, the mags are sized to accommodate the 22 TCM round at 1.265” so loading to make major power factor using 124 or 147 grn 9mm projectiles shouldn’t be any issue. The weight of this pistol soaks up recoil. The 1 Mag the pistol came with will take 18 rounds. If purchasing additional mags make sure to get the correct one. You want the mag with the extended base plate. If you get the wrong ones you can put a Dawson’s extend pad on to make them function properly. A side note, the mags with Dawson extended base pads only hold 17 rounds. Also, P18 mags will work if you run an extended base pad.
I have a Kimber 45 and a Dan Wesson 10mm but I actually like my rock island double stack 45 more. GREAT GUN FOR GREAT PRICE, once you do the work on it which makes it great. Before I even shot the gun I did the work. Added small metal strip to the end of the trigger strap which reduced the pull length on the trigger. replaced the ambi safety with short lower low profile Wilson Combat. Polished the back-strap and all of the back strap/ back side so it is totally smooth to my hand on gripping. the grips on it are already perfect. the larger grip really truly is not that much larger and in fact I prefer it. The gun shoots and handles great. In short like I said in the beginning I like shooting this more than my every expensive 1911s. Did I mention that this gun with all I did cost may less than 700 dollars. I could buy all 3 of these for less than i spend on my Dan Wesson. Get a 9mm, a 10mm and a 45 for the same price as one over priced Gucci gun and then you can pretty much say you have it all covered. Now after seeing this video you make me want to get the TCM TAC ULTRA FS HC COMBO - 22TCM/9MM armscor.com/firearms/ria/tcm-series/tcm-tac-ultra-fs-hc-combo-22tcm-9mm/ Nice video, great and fun to shoot guns. No regrets.
I bet after smoothing everything out, it feels amazing in the hands. I think it really needs that. As for the 22 TCM, they are hard to find but well worth it! Thank you and cheers!
I was at range yesterday and notice my grouping was several inches left of normal. Discovered the front sight was loose in the dovetail. Pinged it with a punch and used some loctite so things are tight now. I’ve probably got 500 rounds through this pistol so far & this is first issue I’ve had.
I wanted one of these so bad because I'm a 10mm fan, 1911 fan, high capacity is a plus, and it uses the standard pattern slide so my holsters would fit it. It cycled flawlessly and ate various loadings regardless of projectile type or case material. Unfortunately it was not accurate. Groups at 7 yds looked like 00 buck. I shoot 1911 on the regular and stack holes. I really was disappointed how things turned out.
Just bought this gun in .45 ACP. My local gun shop had this and a Glock 41. The Glock cost less, the 41 has very good reviews, but no stock Glock is going to be as accurate as a well made 1911 platform. So I got Glock-like capacity with 1911 accuracy...now to find a duty holster to carry the new RIA and replace my Kimber TLE/RL II Custom I carry now.
Have a 1911 45 -4-3yrs n many rounds try it not a glitch can’t say same 4 kimber going 2 get one in 10 mil from rock island soon it’s egual n in some ways btr then so called high end 1911’s out there -top shelf product
Nice, thanks for showing it to us. Someday I’ll shoot a 1911/2011 style gun chambers in 9mm. I have a couple of 1911’s but they are all in 45 APC which I love. My next gun purchase will probably something in 22TCM.
I have small fat hands and the beretta double action doesn't work well for me. I was worried about this thick grip as well. I found a 10mm hc at my local ffl and it felt great. Probably not too much to worry about.
Mine is dead nuts accurate. Reliable as well. I've got Giant hands so grip size is no issue. Heavy? Oh yeah...but for me its home defense and range. I've got other weapons to carry. I say buy it. Oh yeah...best of all I got mine used for $450 from a guy with small hands. Lol
The 1911 has gone through some changes, to be sure, over its lifetime - the 1911A1 overcame the tendency of the gun to shoot low owing to the flat mainspring housing, by introducing an arched housing that raised the muzzle, making it more effective in battle. The changes to the lead-in to the trigger by scalloping the frame, and moving the trigger face rearward for people with shorter fingers also was a plus, as was more visible sights, the memory bump on the grip safety, etc. But it suffered from some critical flaws: hammer bite, from a hammer spur that reached over the beavertail and bit the web of the hand, for example - that was an inexcusable design flaw; no pistol that obliges you to change your grip to avoid injury, especially on a battlefield where every puncture wound is an infection site, and that compromises your focus on hitting the target, can be said to be "the work of genius." The Commander hammer or a protective extended beavertail was an absolutely mandatory change that needed to happen. As time went on, flared mag wells to speed mag swaps, better serrations to speed cycling with wet and slippery hands, and more visible sights - later simply- instead of drift-adjustable sights - certainly added to the versatility of the weapon. But the Achilles heel was definitely the 7 shot magazine, and long, unwieldy stick magazines didn't cut it - not even the slight extensions to 8 and 9 rounds. An inability to fit lights, lasers, and rail-attached accessories also gradually drifted it away from currency in pistol design. I've always loved the 1911, reared as I was on my dad's 1911A1 that he brought back from the war, but sought a solution to some of these problems, and found a partial in a set of grip and frame covers by Recuva Tactical CC3H that provided superior grip, a rebated trigger guard for off-side hand index finger control, and a short length of Pic rail to which I could attach a very small and handy Feyachi laser for quick point and shoot. I bought two - one for an Ejercito Argentina with a slightly extended beavertail, and one for a 1911 frame that I keep a Colt ACE .22 on. The EA also has several Mec-Gar 8 round mags to add that one more shot; my dad's gun remains as issued. I found myself wanting some of the more up-to-date features of the 2011, however, and bought this RIA double-stack - just before the communist imbeciles in our statehouse decided that the way to stop wolves from biting was to put a muzzle on all housepets, and outlawed magazines with more than 10 rounds for the law-abiding. Got it, and spare mags, delivered just under the purchase deadline wire. The Commander hammer, extended beavertail, longer pic rail, and added features like mag well flare and - of course - far better sights, were frosting on the cake. The jury is still out on the flat mainspring housing - although the larger grip does change the grip ergonomics significantly, so it may work out; I bought a replacement arched housing in case I just can't get along with it. The key feature, however, of the higher capacity magazine and greater weight from the heavier, pic-railed full length dust cover is that it also becomes a machine for firing .45 Super; the added weight soaks up recoil to a greater degree than for the standard 1911 A1, making it as controllable as an A1 shooting 230 grain ball. That's a nice plus - that little bit (actually big bit) of extra power with no controllability loss downside makes for a real bonus, and makes the (now even cheaper than when I bought it) gun a bargain in my mind. I just put a buffer behind the recoil spring to minimize frame impact in recoil. I also confirmed ahead with RIA that the gun is more than strong enough for any +P ammo you can throw at it. All in all, one of the most satisfying purchases of a handgun I've made, in what is one of, if not my most, favorite configurations. Of course, YMMV, but I've been extremely pleased with its shootability and quality, and would buy one again in a New York minute. Thanks for the video, and for reminding me of one of my favorite sidearms.
I speak on that particular pistol and but when it comes to magazine capacity my Smith&Wesson M&P 9 (full size ) the magazines are marked at 17 but I have no problem getting 18 rounds per magazine and no function issues
LOVE this gun. Getting one. I only see one issue. Why don't they offer these with a optic cut slide? Then If I have the slide cut it voids the warranty.. c'mon Rock Island...
Those fireballs are epic! I own several 1911's; so I'm familiar with them. I understand why you didn't want to field the strip the gun on camera; but for those who are not experienced, I think it would have been helpful to explain that there are slight variations between some 1911 platform guns; when it comes to disassembly and reassembly. For example, full length guide rods vs. standard length, two piece guide rods; and in the case of this gun, the full length dust cover.
I agree about the fireballs! As for the disassembly, I’ll do a vid focusing on that. Might be easier than incorporating it into the full review. Great suggestion and thank you! Cheers!
Great video! I've had an urge to try out a 2011 for possible concealed carry but nothing really fits my price range. I'll have to see what Rock Island offers. Thanks for the video brother!
XD I love rock river! This sure as hell is cheaper then the staccato P 9MM ( $1,999.00) I found this vid After trying to look for staccato P REVIEW VIDS. im happy now. A NICE ALTERNATIVE FOR HIGH QUALITY!!!
KSGunGuy I know your going for salesman of the year! Good thing the grip is to wide for my small hands! I think you need to set me up a Go Fund Me Page your video's are costing me lots of money! Another great review! Thanks :)
I'm picking up my R.I.A tac ultra 45acp later today I can't wait to fire it and if all goes well I might consider getting the 9mm / 22tcm model as well the place I ordered it from only had the 45 acp model available at the time
They just gave Big discounts this month in their warehouse in the Philippines... Just missed the sale... The price went to as low as $595 And even lower for the Armed Forces active members and reservist at $420 Maybe will get one next year or will wait for their next warehouse sale Thanks for the review on this one, now my sights are quite clear 😁🤙🤙
The best design upgrade for a 1911. Great job, Rock Island!
Damn RIA knows their stuff, I have the .45 acp of this 2011 handgun, and I barely felt any recoil from the gun, it grips very nice and function perfectly!
I dont know, they have a lot of issues with the newest gun lately. The bbr 3.1
I'm thinking I want a double stack 45 ,with a 6inch slide . Not decided yet , love my 6 inch 10mm ,
@@royphelps8084 they have this in 10mm also.
I mean it weighs almost 3lbs unloaded so no wonder it has almost no recoil
I love the rock island 2011,s. I currently have 5. 45 acp, 10 mm, 40 S&W, 9 mm all 5 inch and just got the 4.25 in 9mm/22tcm. Slide fit, quality, price accuracy, fit are all 10 of 10. I like working guns and these are all a working man’s get it done gun.
So I purchased the 22TCM-9MM TAC ULTRA HC Pistol. For a while all the Rock Island pistols were VERY hard to find in stock. Anyway, I was completely surprised about all the things I DIDN'T have to buy to make it an awesome pistol. I didn't have to spend SO much extra that I could get the TAC Ultra HC in 10mm with threaded barrel! I've added a .40 S&W barrel to that setup and now I have 2 pistols shooting 4 calibers. I'm going to add a .38 Super barrel to the 22TCM pistol combination and soon I'll have one in .45ACP shooting .45 SUPER as well. (New custom barrel for that one)
All things considered I couldn't be happier. Yeah, I may change the trigger and tweak it a few things but it's totally not required like it is with some pistols.
Kudos to ARMSCOR and Rock Island for producing such fine products. Oh, I almost forgot. I also picked up the 22TCM 9R Glock 17 setup!
Major Kudos!!
I have this in .45, I love it, very accurate and has been flawless at the range!
That's awesome! Thank you and cheers!
There are a lot of virtues to a double stack 2011 9mm. Easy follow up shots, high capacity, good triggers, there is a lot to like.
Well said King! I agree. Thank you and cheers!
i dont care what anyone says, Rock Island makes some solid guns, i currently own 3 (2 GIs 45 and 9 and a 10mm FS)
I agree! Thank you and cheers!
that's 4, not 3.
Josue Guzman how does the 10mm handle and shoot. Think in about buying one.
Go try a rental one and say that again. I've found that ranges tend to get a real first hand experience on how reliable a gun is over many rounds and abuse, and they catalog round counts very well.
I know of 3 indoor ranges in my area that had them, all but one got rid of it, and the guy who hasn't keeps both of them (9mm double stack and 45acp M1911A1 style) to prove a point about cheap vs good 1911's. the 45acp singles you can most likely get away with high counts, but the 9mm's have a shit ton of issues with both mags and feeding if the ramp is oddly located in distance from the magazine and if the throat of the mag becomes mishapened (double into single stack transitions are unreliable by nature for reasons).
Ended up keeping to a second hand P-09 for two years, and saving up/waiting for a custom 2011 with exactly what I wanted while having my frame for it sitting in a shoebox.
Of course the thing is now a wallet burner, just drives you to keep shooting and keep practicing and keep trying to get both faster and more accurate, now have 3700rds through it and I will have had it for a year come the 20th.
@@carl-ok9gn I read it that way at first, too. He's got 2 G.I. models. One in 9 and one in .45 and he has a 10mm FS. Three pistols.
I looked this gun in 45acp for two years one day walked into the local Pawn ands Gun shop and it was there.I traded an HK VP40 and some cash to get this as I had a VP40 Tactical so it won’t be missed and now I have a great 45acp 2011 . Fabulous accuracy
RIA is making some pretty good stuff from what I've been seeing.
I agree and have been very impressed Dan! Thank you and cheers!
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Yes they are really goods
I have 10 of them
I’ve owned several 1991’s from 2 Kimbers to 4 different Rock Islands to include the FS HC in .45acp and i tell ya what! I’d depend on a Rock Island in a HEARTBEAT! Amazingly durable, and reliable firearms. If you’re on a tight budget and want something dependable spend your money wisely and get a ROCK ISLAND 1911/2011!!! You won’t be disappointed. My rear right went defunct so i had that replaced. My only issue ever w/ a RIA firearm. Great for first time 1911/2011 Shooter’s too!
I have several RIA 1911's. Two from lipsey's and love them all!! I have all three double stacks. 9, .45 and 10mm. Lots of fire power. I have gorilla size hands and open carry in a free state!! Love AZ!! RIA 1911 guns can handle them all. I've also changed front sites to green. Double stack 10mm gives me 12000 lbs of energy with Underwood Ammo!! Rich 😁😁👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
That’s awesome Donna! I agree, they really make great and affordable guns. So much fun at the range. You’ve got a great collection going. Thank you and cheers!
@@KSGunGuy01 right after I watched your video Ruger announced they have a new custom gun shop. Two new guns a 9mm custom 1911 competition designed by Doug Koenig. It's really sharp. Also a 10/22 that looks good. I was looking at their website just the other day and they have more exclusives then regular 10/22's. Have a great day!! Rich
Awesome! I’ll have to check them out. Thank you for letting me know!
wow sounds good saving money for one now
Donna Donna I’m torn between the Lipsey’s flat dark earth and the gun in this video in 10mm. Which do you prefer?
Many years ago I shot IPSC matches competitively, and all I ever used was my Colt Mark IV .45. There is nothing like the feel of a 1911.
This is your fault KSGunGuy. You and Honest Outlaw. I now own one after watching your review (and Honest Outlaw's) over a dozen times.
LMAO
Funny ... how do you like it?
@@Zona-dw9rp a lot! 🔥
I just bought the Rock Island Armory PRO Match Ultra HC 6 inch in 10 mm. I love it. It's v
ery easy to shoot well.
Congrats on the purchase! I do agree, they make great guns. Thank you and cheers!
Bought the same one. I don't need another gun. I got it in 10 mm. I absolutely love the gun.
Good review. I got lucky and bought the same gun with the kit that came with the 22TCM barrel and spring as well. This was my first 1911/2011 and I truly enjoy shooting it. It's always fun firing some 22TCM at the range. Everyone looks over to see what kind of canon you're holding. When I convert it back to 9mm, it is a smooth shooting gun, little felt recoil. The only thing I did to mine was adjust the sights and the trigger to get rid of some of the takeup. For someone looking for an entry 2011, this RIA has my vote.
I own this exact RIA and a few other pistols including a CZ SP01. This is by far the smoothest/tightest running slide I have, literally no side to side play between the slide and the frame
That's awesome! Thank you and cheers!
I have one of these in 10mm with a threaded barrel sitting at my FFL waiting until I get off work to pick it up. So excited!
If you put a vid up, load it up here! I haven’t seen ANY vids on that model. 🤷🏻♂️
What holster are you using
this is exactly my RIA TAC ULTRA HS FS 1911, chambered in 9MM, this is a sweet piece of hardware for keeps. have shot more than 2th rounds on it and counting.... very informative review indeed, thanks for sharing brother. :-)
RIA make good value 2011's, double stack 1911's. Used both 9mm, and 22TCM. Good hands on review 👍
Don’t know if anyone else mentioned it but what jumped out to me was the consistent ejection pattern. I think that’s an underrated indicator of build quality. Another great review, would be curious to see just how finicky it is with ammo before employing in a home defense capacity.
Well said! Thank you and cheers!
My 10mm Rock Island runs everything from 60gr Liberty Civil Defense and .40 S&W ball, to Buffalo Bore 220gr Heavy Outdoorsman without a hiccup.
(Use .40 in a 10mm at your own discretion. I do...but I clean the chamber hounds tooth clean before going back to 10mm. Use 180gr, the lighter stuff won't work)
I have the single stack 10mm from Rock Island. It's trigger would embarass many $2000 1911s, and it's accuracy is second to none in the production gun category.
I picked one of these up today. It is a 9mm. I put 450 rounds through it without a single fault. Set up at 5 yards necer missed a 1in bullsey minus the fist shot that was about an inch low. Same at 7 and 10. At 10 had a 2 in grouping. Just because I set it to 30 yards was keeping about an 6 in grouping. I can recommend this gun any time. The weight feels great. And love the short trigger pull.
That’s awesome! They are great guns indeed. Thank you and cheers!
@@KSGunGuy01thank you for the recommendation I went in looking for another gun but they didn't have it and this was my second choise thanks to your review. it should have been my first!
After drooling over this pistol for years I finally bought one. She's a beast. I love it. Good shooter too. So the one they sent you (from first impressions) is an honest example of the piece instead of a fine tuned tester.
That’s awesome! Congrats on the purchase. Thank you and cheers!
@@KSGunGuy01 I notice you did not reply specifically to the very important question made by 'You'll Neverguess'
I own this gun in 9mm, as soon as I held it, I had to buy it. It shoots great, feels wonderful, beautiful gun. This one for me, is a keeper. Not a buy a year and flip!
My Rock Island Ultra FS HC (16+1 10mm) is a fantastic 1911, even if it doesn’t have a rail or front serrations, and comes stock with a lot of features that add mucho money to the base price of most 1911’s. Typical of a solid steel 1911 the recoil is minimal, even with juiced up 10mm loads, which makes shooting very enjoyable!! Great review as always KS! By the way, LOVING my new FN 509LE......your recommendation was spot on!
Those 10mm versions sound awesome! At some point, I’d to try one. I agree that the all steel frame and slide make for easy shooting. Glad you are liking the 509! Thank you and cheers brother!
Definitely the 10mm is the one I want to see. These guys are making very nice product for the money.
Tim Hague- For a sub-$1,000 ($650-$700) 1911 it is definitely worth the money........the high capacity is just gravy!
I have the Rock Island Armory Pro Match Ultra 10mm with a 6-inch barrel and a double stack 16 round magazine
I bought the RIA doublestack 10mm a few months also, yes it’s a great gun! I wish it did have the rail it’s the only thing I’d add. It’s a bit heavy to lug around fully loaded for a GTW application but it’s awesome if you don’t have to be fast and light on your feet. 👍🏻
Beautiful weapon. Love the look of this, you can see the similarities to the old reliable Colt 1911.
Colt is just ovberppriced these days (ever since they were going bankrupt actually the prices have been stupid for what you get), Its pretty sad.
Rock Island should make a compact version of this. I think that would sell really well
Rohan Das They do make a mid size version of this only it doesn’t have the magwell. But does use the same magazine.
Its sexy to
Took me 2 years to get one in 45 have 4 rock islands now an 1 para Ord. P 14 45 custom. 1911 or 2011 are the standard in combat or self defence. The rock island pistols are top notch for The money. With all the bells an whistles that would cost you a fortune to have done as far as customizing a plain Jane 1911
I ❤ Rock Island Armory weapons. Very reasonable & great experience shooting them!
I agree! Thank you and cheers!
You do the best reviews! I hardly watch any others at this point. I know a couple of guys that have these for competition. As the parts wear they replace them with more premium versions such as those that come from STI.
Thank you very much Texan! That means a ton brother. The RIA guns have really impressed me. Very shootable and great quality. Cheers!
@@KSGunGuy01 That's not a 2011, the 2011 is more modular ... the RIA Tac Ultra is a Para Ordinance Style
I love RIA TAC ULTRA HC.i have one FS 9mm from bodega sale at ARMSCOR GLOBAL DEFENSE INC.MARIKINA PHILIPPINES im one of employee at AGDI.i recommended TAC ULTRA.its so very gorgeous.Minimal issue but AGDI resolve it.tell to AGDI and the'y will fix the problem.that's why have ah gun testing.Guy's thank's to support at ARMSCOR GLOBAL DEFENSE INC.
I have one and love it. A little tweaking here and there. Solid platform.
Agreed! Thank you and cheers!
You’re the most thoughtful reviewer in the business. I greatly appreciate your efforts.
Thank you so much! That truly means a lot my friend. Cheers!
I ended up picking up both, fitting the TCM barrel and slide to my HC, and swapping the uppers. It is a serious blast now. The poor 9mm single stack gets no attention.
KS, what happened man? Loved your channel! Lol I’ve found that I’ve purchased nearly all the guns you reviewed. If you had stayed in the guntuber game, I’m pretty sure your channel would rival Honest Outlaw, MAC, etc. never too late to make a glorious comeback!!!
I just purchased one, and the only problem I found. I wish it would have came with 2 magazines instead of the one. I’ve already found a holster for it. All I need is about 5 more magazines for it. I looked on Armscor website, and not only found the magazines, but also that they make +4 baseplates for them(although I wouldn’t order any)which turns them into a 21 round magazine. I already have the Rock Tactical .45acp, and haven’t had any problems out of it. All I can say is after reading several reviews of this pistol. I bought one Hell Of A .9mm!!
I think if they made their logo on the slide embossed like Kimber instead of colored it would look a ton better. It looks like it needs more aggressive front strap serrations and thin grips but other than that it looks like a real winner.
They really are great guns! Thank you and cheers!
Just got one for Christmas, initially I love it. Off to the range tomorrow,. Great review 👍
Im a Glock guy and love 1911 look but prefer the double stack. Sigh. I am seriously contemplating coming to the dark side after checking one out at the gun store. All the reviews are pushing me further toward it.
I've been thinking about the 10mm of these...
I’d love to see the analysis on it from you! I bet it’s a beast. Thank you and cheers brother!
@@KSGunGuy01 no funds right now for it... I just bought a Glock 19 a 4570 and a 44 Magnum 2 & a half inch Redhawk
Sounds like you have your hands full!
Well going RIA you cant go wrong. Their 10mm are a pleasure to shoot. Carry one for a Bear Gun in the Beartooth Mtns when I was guiding Hunts in Grizzly Country.
@@KSGunGuy01 true... the 10mm RIA have been known to have a lemon occasionally that will jam. Up often
I have one of these in 45 ACP and absolutely loved it!
I believe I paid $640 for mine, new. I only have as of now 650rds through it.
I will be sending it off to Hays Customs to have a race job done to mine and then ordering up the 9mm version as well! For as much fun as I have with mine already I cannot wait to see how well it shoots after the mods.
That’s awesome! They really are great guns. Thank you and cheers!
Did you happen to send yours to them yet? I just got one yesterday and want to do the same
Thanks so very much for sharing this with us! Really great video of this pistol.
Great looking gun, I need one.
this looks good. i want this for my collection
I'll be looking for a 2011 in a .40 cal but a 9mm with the right ammo will do the job. Rock Island Armory seems reasonably priced.
Nice review! I had a mostly good experience with an Armscor Rock Standard 9mm 1911 and wanted to try one of these but never found one. Accuracy wasn’t great with mine but I heard much better reports on the Tac Ultra but just couldn’t find one. Found an HC Rock at a local gun shop and held it but was concerned that huge grip would hurt the geometry for me. I was still willing to try but found that Sig 9mm Tacops first and I guess I’m just as happy I did. Still, nice to hear that this Armscor product worked well for you. Martin seems like a good guy who genuinely want to make a good product.
I have been overwhelmingly impressed with the quality and shootability of the RIA guns I’ve tested. It seems they’ve found the right formula and the feedback in the comments from other owners has been positive. I do agree that the HC grip is wide and big hands really help. That Sig sounds awesome though. Any 9mm in a 1911 and I’m interested! Thank you and cheers Jake!
Every gun is more accurate than the user. So please stop saying accuracy lol.
I want to buy one of these for duty at this Armed Security job I got. Just need a level 2 or 3 holster for it.
The finish doesn't hold up. The failures to extract can be annoying. The only holster I know for this is by 3I. The magazines don't come with witness holes. Getting used to the overall weight of this beast takes a little bit. The safety has sharp edges. The cheap plastic front sight tube has to be immediately replaced since it's not a fiber optic. The gun is amazingly accurate with the weight. Hardly any muzzle flip and it's so easy to shoot it's almost boring. I took it to a gunsmith who brought the trigger down to two and a half pounds. The grip safety is well made unlike some manufactures and can be forgotten.
I purchased the TCM variant about a month ago. Have not shot any of the 22 TCM rounds yet but it functions flawlessly with 9mm. Very soft shooting evening running +P loads. If using this for competition, the mags are sized to accommodate the 22 TCM round at 1.265” so loading to make major power factor using 124 or 147 grn 9mm projectiles shouldn’t be any issue. The weight of this pistol soaks up recoil. The 1 Mag the pistol came with will take 18 rounds. If purchasing additional mags make sure to get the correct one. You want the mag with the extended base plate. If you get the wrong ones you can put a Dawson’s extend pad on to make them function properly. A side note, the mags with Dawson extended base pads only hold 17 rounds. Also, P18 mags will work if you run an extended base pad.
That's great to hear and thank you for sharing the info on the mags! Cheers!
great looking gun . I am going to check this out . Thank you .Ky
Thank you very much Ky! Cheers!
I think I might have to get one of these! Thanks for the review!
I have a Kimber 45 and a Dan Wesson 10mm but I actually like my rock island double stack 45 more. GREAT GUN FOR GREAT PRICE, once you do the work on it which makes it great. Before I even shot the gun I did the work. Added small metal strip to the end of the trigger strap which reduced the pull length on the trigger. replaced the ambi safety with short lower low profile Wilson Combat. Polished the back-strap and all of the back strap/ back side so it is totally smooth to my hand on gripping. the grips on it are already perfect. the larger grip really truly is not that much larger and in fact I prefer it. The gun shoots and handles great. In short like I said in the beginning I like shooting this more than my every expensive 1911s. Did I mention that this gun with all I did cost may less than 700 dollars. I could buy all 3 of these for less than i spend on my Dan Wesson.
Get a 9mm, a 10mm and a 45 for the same price as one over priced Gucci gun and then you can pretty much say you have it all covered. Now after seeing this video you make me want to get the
TCM TAC ULTRA FS HC COMBO - 22TCM/9MM
armscor.com/firearms/ria/tcm-series/tcm-tac-ultra-fs-hc-combo-22tcm-9mm/
Nice video, great and fun to shoot guns. No regrets.
double stack is where its at.
I bet after smoothing everything out, it feels amazing in the hands. I think it really needs that. As for the 22 TCM, they are hard to find but well worth it! Thank you and cheers!
I was at range yesterday and notice my grouping was several inches left of normal. Discovered the front sight was loose in the dovetail. Pinged it with a punch and used some loctite so things are tight now. I’ve probably got 500 rounds through this pistol so far & this is first issue I’ve had.
Glad you got it resolved! They really are fantastic shooters. Thank you and cheers!
I wanted one of these so bad because I'm a 10mm fan, 1911 fan, high capacity is a plus, and it uses the standard pattern slide so my holsters would fit it. It cycled flawlessly and ate various loadings regardless of projectile type or case material. Unfortunately it was not accurate. Groups at 7 yds looked like 00 buck. I shoot 1911 on the regular and stack holes. I really was disappointed how things turned out.
Just bought this gun in .45 ACP. My local gun shop had this and a Glock 41. The Glock cost less, the 41 has very good reviews, but no stock Glock is going to be as accurate as a well made 1911 platform. So I got Glock-like capacity with 1911 accuracy...now to find a duty holster to carry the new RIA and replace my Kimber TLE/RL II Custom I carry now.
Have a 1911 45 -4-3yrs n many rounds try it not a glitch can’t say same 4 kimber going 2 get one in 10 mil from rock island soon it’s egual n in some ways btr then so called high end 1911’s out there -top shelf product
I got the 10mm, double stack 1911 style of this gun. Haven't gotten to shoot it yet but I'm very excited
Nice, thanks for showing it to us. Someday I’ll shoot a 1911/2011 style gun chambers in 9mm. I have a couple of 1911’s but they are all in 45 APC which I love. My next gun purchase will probably something in 22TCM.
My pleasure! 22TCMs are awesome to shoot. Thank you and cheers!
I have small fat hands and the beretta double action doesn't work well for me. I was worried about this thick grip as well. I found a 10mm hc at my local ffl and it felt great. Probably not too much to worry about.
My son inlaw gave me one for my brithday. Runs like a dream. Payback for the M-1 I gave him.
Very cool Steve! A great gift indeed (as is the M-1). Thank you and cheers!
@@KSGunGuy01 I have 2 more along with 2 M 1903 Springfields, 3 WW2 1911s, 1 1917 colt. And more. What I'm looking for is a model 12 winchester 28 ga.
Nice!
I have this in 10mm, 45ACP and 9mm. Excellent guns. Excellent price.
Right on! Thank you and cheers!
where can you find extra magazines? I'm having issues trying to buy extra mags..
Me as well! Super frustrating!
I have the 10mm vs of the TAC Ultra FS HC. It has a 5.5" threaded barrel if I ever want to put a suppressor or brake on it.
Mine is dead nuts accurate.
Reliable as well.
I've got Giant hands so grip size is no issue.
Heavy? Oh yeah...but for me its home defense and range.
I've got other weapons to carry.
I say buy it.
Oh yeah...best of all I got mine used for $450 from a guy with small hands. Lol
The 1911 has gone through some changes, to be sure, over its lifetime - the 1911A1 overcame the tendency of the gun to shoot low owing to the flat mainspring housing, by introducing an arched housing that raised the muzzle, making it more effective in battle. The changes to the lead-in to the trigger by scalloping the frame, and moving the trigger face rearward for people with shorter fingers also was a plus, as was more visible sights, the memory bump on the grip safety, etc.
But it suffered from some critical flaws: hammer bite, from a hammer spur that reached over the beavertail and bit the web of the hand, for example - that was an inexcusable design flaw; no pistol that obliges you to change your grip to avoid injury, especially on a battlefield where every puncture wound is an infection site, and that compromises your focus on hitting the target, can be said to be "the work of genius." The Commander hammer or a protective extended beavertail was an absolutely mandatory change that needed to happen.
As time went on, flared mag wells to speed mag swaps, better serrations to speed cycling with wet and slippery hands, and more visible sights - later simply- instead of drift-adjustable sights - certainly added to the versatility of the weapon. But the Achilles heel was definitely the 7 shot magazine, and long, unwieldy stick magazines didn't cut it - not even the slight extensions to 8 and 9 rounds. An inability to fit lights, lasers, and rail-attached accessories also gradually drifted it away from currency in pistol design.
I've always loved the 1911, reared as I was on my dad's 1911A1 that he brought back from the war, but sought a solution to some of these problems, and found a partial in a set of grip and frame covers by Recuva Tactical CC3H that provided superior grip, a rebated trigger guard for off-side hand index finger control, and a short length of Pic rail to which I could attach a very small and handy Feyachi laser for quick point and shoot. I bought two - one for an Ejercito Argentina with a slightly extended beavertail, and one for a 1911 frame that I keep a Colt ACE .22 on. The EA also has several Mec-Gar 8 round mags to add that one more shot; my dad's gun remains as issued.
I found myself wanting some of the more up-to-date features of the 2011, however, and bought this RIA double-stack - just before the communist imbeciles in our statehouse decided that the way to stop wolves from biting was to put a muzzle on all housepets, and outlawed magazines with more than 10 rounds for the law-abiding. Got it, and spare mags, delivered just under the purchase deadline wire. The Commander hammer, extended beavertail, longer pic rail, and added features like mag well flare and - of course - far better sights, were frosting on the cake.
The jury is still out on the flat mainspring housing - although the larger grip does change the grip ergonomics significantly, so it may work out; I bought a replacement arched housing in case I just can't get along with it. The key feature, however, of the higher capacity magazine and greater weight from the heavier, pic-railed full length dust cover is that it also becomes a machine for firing .45 Super; the added weight soaks up recoil to a greater degree than for the standard 1911 A1, making it as controllable as an A1 shooting 230 grain ball.
That's a nice plus - that little bit (actually big bit) of extra power with no controllability loss downside makes for a real bonus, and makes the (now even cheaper than when I bought it) gun a bargain in my mind. I just put a buffer behind the recoil spring to minimize frame impact in recoil. I also confirmed ahead with RIA that the gun is more than strong enough for any +P ammo you can throw at it.
All in all, one of the most satisfying purchases of a handgun I've made, in what is one of, if not my most, favorite configurations. Of course, YMMV, but I've been extremely pleased with its shootability and quality, and would buy one again in a New York minute. Thanks for the video, and for reminding me of one of my favorite sidearms.
Any recommendations for an OWB holster for it? I just ordered this pistol
I speak on that particular pistol and but when it comes to magazine capacity my Smith&Wesson M&P 9 (full size ) the magazines are marked at 17 but I have no problem getting 18 rounds per magazine and no function issues
Want one bad but been calling everyshere I can think of and cannot find one in.45 to buy
Can you remove the magazine funnel? Or, does it have to remain on to use the pistol?
James Maxwell Looks removable . I see what appears to be pin or screw holes .
@@DaughterOfHelios Yes, I asked my gunsmith about it. He said it could be done, but the pin would have to be fitted.
Yes, but it's integral to the mainspring housing so a gunsmith is highly recommended.
This is on my list of must have guns to get. You don't have to spend a ton of money to be happy with what you have.
I just bought this in 10mm. Can't wait to pick it up !
How hard to find holsters since it doesn't have the exact 1911 frame design ?
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LOVE this gun. Getting one. I only see one issue. Why don't they offer these with a optic cut slide? Then If I have the slide cut it voids the warranty.. c'mon Rock Island...
Those fireballs are epic! I own several 1911's; so I'm familiar with them. I understand why you didn't want to field the strip the gun on camera; but for those who are not experienced, I think it would have been helpful to explain that there are slight variations between some 1911 platform guns; when it comes to disassembly and reassembly. For example, full length guide rods vs. standard length, two piece guide rods; and in the case of this gun, the full length dust cover.
I agree about the fireballs! As for the disassembly, I’ll do a vid focusing on that. Might be easier than incorporating it into the full review. Great suggestion and thank you! Cheers!
I'm looking for one of these with the full dust cover chambered in 10mm, but without the threaded barrel.
That will be the next pistol that I buy
Great video! I've had an urge to try out a 2011 for possible concealed carry but nothing really fits my price range. I'll have to see what Rock Island offers. Thanks for the video brother!
Thank you! If that's what you are looking for than RIA is definitely a great option. Cheers!
There compact one with the full rail is sexy
I would like to ask for a breakdown video on this pistol.
Which is a better gun this tac ultra or the sig p320 x5 legion? Looking to get one for range toy/ home gun
Here I am telling my wife I don't want to buy anymore guns until spring and here I sit contemplating the finances to get this beauty 😅
Wilson mags one of the best for 1911 single stack
Great review.. planning to get one.. are additional magz available?
Looking for my first 1911. Thanks for the video and take care
That’s awesome! Lots of good choices out there. Thank you and cheers!
I'm convinced! Thank you for sharing
XD I love rock river!
This sure as hell is cheaper then the staccato P 9MM ( $1,999.00)
I found this vid
After trying to look for
staccato P REVIEW VIDS.
im happy now.
A NICE ALTERNATIVE FOR HIGH QUALITY!!!
Rock ISLAND.
You said Rock River.
I've handled one at a gun show ...pretty darn nice IMO
I agree CCC! Thank you and cheers brother!
Just switched from Glock to this very gun. Love it!!!!
Is the barrel interchangeable with other 1911's?
Picked up a m1911 a2 fs-tact in .45 from my local gun shop used for $670 out the door it seems like a solid gun haven't shot it yet though
Does it have a ramped barrel or non ramped? Also is the frame the same dimension as the .45acp HC version?
You could say it.... *double-stacks up.*
Can you install a red dot on top? Are there holes for screws?
1911's were always to thin for my hands, I am very curious on the fat one.
How smooth does the slide feel compared to your STI or Wilson Combat or Nighthawks you have shot? Trigger pull?
KSGunGuy I know your going for salesman of the year! Good thing the grip is to wide for my small hands! I think you need to set me up a Go Fund Me Page your video's are costing me lots of money! Another great review! Thanks :)
Thanks C! I’ll look into the Go Fund Me page for you brother, lol. Cheers!
I’ve got a para black ops 1911 that’s double stacked 45acp. I love that gun!!!
any holster you recommend for this firearm?
This is a nice firearm at a great price!
Agreed! Thank you and cheers!
@@KSGunGuy01 smashed the dub keep dropping good content!
@@KSGunGuy01 what's the price on the tac 9
Mine is a 45 acp, I could not love it more. I wish they sell them on different colors.
I'm picking up my R.I.A tac ultra 45acp later today I can't wait to fire it and if all goes well I might consider getting the 9mm / 22tcm model as well the place I ordered it from only had the 45 acp model available at the time
Where did you order yours?
They just gave Big discounts this month in their warehouse in the Philippines... Just missed the sale... The price went to as low as $595
And even lower for the Armed Forces active members and reservist at $420
Maybe will get one next year or will wait for their next warehouse sale
Thanks for the review on this one, now my sights are quite clear 😁🤙🤙