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Richard Simmons
06-13-2018, 05:28 PM
Since I've got a plethora of rewards points at Sportsmans Warehouse I'm looking at either of these for $305.00 OTD.

http://armscor.com/firearms/ria/rock-series/rock-ultra-fs-9mm/

http://armscor.com/firearms/ria/rock-series/rock-ultra-fs-10mm/

The 10mm is appealing since I've got two revolvers and a G29 in this caliber but I've been wanting a 9mm 1911 for a long time. Coworker has the 10mm and loves it. I checked it out and was quite impressed with the features, fit and finish. Seemed like a very good value.

I'm thinking for three bills why not?

ltorlo64
06-13-2018, 10:38 PM
It looks pretty good and it sounds like you are getting a great discount. Sound's like a no-brainer to me.

BISHOP
06-14-2018, 05:41 AM
WOW, Rock Island is starting to look like a high-end pistol.


BISHOP

Richard Simmons
06-14-2018, 05:51 AM
Right after I started this thread I was telling my wife about it and she said, "Let's go get it!" Ran out to SW and brought home the 9mm. Cleaned it up last night and it looks quite nice. It only comes with one mag which I think is a crock. Any pistol should at least have two mags.

I'll post some pics tonight. Even without my rewards points they are selling these for $499.00 in 10mm, 9mm or 45 ACP which is a heck of a deal on its own.

NAPOTS
06-14-2018, 08:03 AM
Right after I started this thread I was telling my wife about it and she said, "Let's go get it!" Ran out to SW and brought home the 9mm. Cleaned it up last night and it looks quite nice. It only comes with one mag which I think is a crock. Any pistol should at least have two mags.

I'll post some pics tonight. Even without my rewards points they are selling these for $499.00 in 10mm, 9mm or 45 ACP which is a heck of a deal on its own.



I have a kimber 9mm 1911. I think you will like it. I have had a lot of fun with the platform in that caliber. I love the sights they threw on yours I am considering putting a FO front sight on mine.

And I am jealous because you don't have front cocking serrations which I hate.

Let us know how she shoots. I have been using chip mccormick 10 round xp mags.

Richard Simmons
06-14-2018, 08:11 AM
Not a fan of those front serrations either which was a selling point for me with this pistol. I just don't press check that way.

Richard Simmons
06-15-2018, 07:33 PM
I want at least two if not three more mags. I've seen owners comment favorably on ACT mags, MecGar, CMC, Metalform and of course Wilson Combat. I haven't found any CMC mags in 9mm. Most places are out of stock on the MecGar which is what came with my pistol.

Others have stated theirs, purchased awhile back came with ACT mag so perhaps Armscor/RI changes mag suppliers from time to time.

I'm tempted to just get 3 of these and figure I'm good for range and defense/carry if I decide to do that.

http://gregcotellc.com/cart/1911-wilson-combat-magazines-c-150/wilson-combat-5009-1911-etm-9mm-fullsize-10-rd-etm-base-p-1176.html

Anyone know a place that has these any cheaper? Greg Côte usually has about the best prices and his shipping has been super fast in the past.

Update: Decided to go ahead and order three of the WC mags. Dillon had them for $1 less than GC however their shipping was $13.99 compared to $6.95 for GC. I believe I'll be happy with them. As an aside I've got some 10rd Chip McCormick Shooting Star mags for my 45 ACP Colt GM and love them but unless my googlefoo is weak I couldn't find any CMC mags any place in 9mm. Everything was 45 ACP.

NAPOTS
06-15-2018, 08:44 PM
I don't see these on chips website but I have 5 of them and they work awesome in my kimber.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/255639/chip-mccormick-xp-magazine-1911-government-commander-9mm-10-round-stainless-steel

Richard Simmons
06-15-2018, 09:36 PM
Link isn't working.


I did find the on Midways site. They're $2 more than the Wilsons I ordered but I'll keep them in mind if the Wilsons don't work 100%

NAPOTS
06-15-2018, 09:41 PM
Link isn't working

Works for me, search for their 9mm xp mag

Richard Simmons
06-18-2018, 05:21 PM
Figured I better get a pic posted. Don't know if these are still on sale but if they are I'm telling you $499 is a heck of a deal!

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/image_zpso5nnauah.jpeg

Helen Keller
06-18-2018, 06:08 PM
so whad you get



got my used ria full size 45 last month for 300.

Richard Simmons
06-18-2018, 07:44 PM
Ultra FS in 9x19.

NAPOTS
06-18-2018, 10:53 PM
since you have a smooth front strap like I did, try throwing one of these on there. I love mine....

https://talongungrips.com/grips/1911/front-strap.html

also, I ditched the FLGR on mine. I go GI all the way.

FunkyPertwee
06-19-2018, 03:44 AM
I want a 10mm.

Helen Keller
06-19-2018, 07:21 AM
i want a pony

Richard Simmons
06-19-2018, 05:08 PM
i want a pony

A baloney pony? :laugh:

Richard Simmons
06-19-2018, 05:14 PM
since you have a smooth front strap like I did, try throwing one of these on there. I love mine....

https://talongungrips.com/grips/1911/front-strap.html

also, I ditched the FLGR on mine. I go GI all the way.

So what's the deal on FLGR? I realize the original design did/doesn't use one however, I see about as many owners liking them as not liking them. Kind of like the collet bushing or solid. With regards to the collet bushing my Series 80 GM has one and after 30+ years and a to be honest maybe 2,000rds, it's never failed though I understand how it might compared to a solid bushing. Is the FLGR similar in so much as it's the solution to a problem that didn't exist or just not true to the original design?

Gunreference1
06-19-2018, 06:06 PM
This video might help to understand. Also, with lighter calibers like the 9mm or .38 Super it would seem a better idea to use the G.I. guide rod to reduce friction and allow proper cycling of the slide.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJeKdimDgOI

Steve

NAPOTS
06-19-2018, 06:57 PM
For me, with the FLGR, everything I have read about it says their is either no, or marginal benefit to it and it complicates take down, plus I like the old school look of not having one hanging out under the barrel when the slide is locked back so I toss them and replace with GI style. On my kimber I also threw the plastic MSH away (I don't think RIA does that) and put a beaver tail the with memory bump on there.

It looks like you already have G10 grips. I am jealous of your sights.

FunkyPertwee
06-19-2018, 09:15 PM
i want a pony

Haha!

The RIA 10mm costs the same as the 45 usually so that's the one I would get lol.

Richard Simmons
06-20-2018, 05:31 AM
Haha!

The RIA 10mm costs the same as the 45 usually so that's the one I would get lol.

I believe the price was the same for all three calibers, 45, 10 & 9. Was pretty set on getting the 9x19 but the 10 was tugging at my heart strings. Thought about going back the next day and picking up the 10 as well but didn't. If they go back on sale at some point I might.

Richard Simmons
06-20-2018, 05:28 PM
Ordered my WC mags from Greg Côte LLC last Friday night and received them today. Greg is a great guy to deal with, good prices and fast shipping. The mags fit great. All I need is time to get to the range.