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 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
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
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’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!
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.
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)
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 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.
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!
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. 👍🏻
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
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.
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.
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.
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. :-)
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!
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.
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 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!
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.
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!!!
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.
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
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!!
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 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.
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.
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!
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 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 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.
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.
I'm a bit confused about the name. I always thought that a "2011" was a polymer-framed double-stack 1911 with a steel chassis insert (the serialized component.) Para Ordnance/USA used to make double-stack 1911's as well, and I don't recall them ever being referred to as "2011's." And now that Remington bought them out, the same guns are being made again with the Remington logo on them. Anyway, this seems like a great gun, and I have been eyeballing one in 45 ACP ;) Thanks for the video :)
"2011" is an STi trademark. Other manufacturers would need to call it a double stack 1911 or something else other than "2011". trademark.trademarkia.com/2011-85556563.html
Crazyfvck I have a Para Recon 14.45 with 4.25 inch barrel. Not one issue with 1000+ rds. Para was the original double stack 1911. If you can find one I recommend it!
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.
It's so accurate it allows a beginner like me to hit a can of coke at 20 meters. Third visit to a firing range kind of beginner. So, yeah, this gun is just right for its price.
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!
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!!!
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.
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 😁🤙🤙
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.
Great review, KS! Never had a 2011, I prefer single stack. I can carry a full-size single stack 1911, cuz their so slim. But, this RIA offers a lot for the money. RIA has come a long way. The Filipinos' can make some very good guns and I believe (correct me if I'm wrong), hand fit even their low-priced guns. And, since becoming an American company, quality and rreliability has become as good as guns many times the price. So, If you're dreaming about an STI, this is an excellent way to get into that type of gun and see if you like it. I also, like that they removed the billboard advertising...like you said KS, "...very tastefully done."
Thank you Mean! I agree about preferring a 1911 versus a 2011, but I recommend the experience if nothing else. I’m not sure about the hand fitting but the slide runs like glass. For the money, RIAs are tough to beat! Cheers brother!
I have the Rock Island Armory Pro Match Ultra 10mm with a 6-inch barrel and a double stack 16 round magazine. But... My EDC is an FNX 45 Tactical with a Trigicon RMR. It carries a double stack 15 round magazine. That is 15+1 rounds of 45 ACP.
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 :)
Nice pistol as they seem to have been making some good budget stuff which is right up my wheel house....LOL...Thanks again for the good reviews.....Good stuff....
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
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.
