[shoeshooter]

Went Sat. am, several things I was looking for. Came home with this:

My first 1911. Rock Island Full-size Tactical in matte nickle. Was wanting the black duracoat version, but this is growing on me quickly. Everything seems real tight, and the fit and finish is way better than I expected. Looks like stainless, hope it holds up. The safety is a little chintzy, but that's the only negative so far. It will be a few days before I get to shoot it.
Got it from Collins Pawn. He was doing good business, had 4 applications back-to-back while I was there. Good prices = good sales. $513 OTD which is as good as you'll get on GB or anywhere else I've found. Picked up a couple of Wilson mags. Now the fun begins...

 

[ree_countrygirl]

nice looking gun!!!!!!!

 

[JMS39339]

That's a mighty fine addition, Shoeshooter! I hope it serves you well. :thumbup:

 

[righttoown]

Looks like you did good! :2pistol:

 

[msredneck]

I've heard nothing but good things about Rock Island

Good Score...

Good thing for you I was too preoccupied last weekend to go to the gun show...or it would be mine... :bsflag:

 

[captain-03]

WTG --- another 1911 in the hands of a good man!!! Have fun!!

 

[Guest]

Good looking shooter you got there. Had it to the range yet?

 

[bubbat]

That's a great lookin Rock.

 

[SilentHitz]

I think you'll be pleased with it, I own 2 Tacticals, and neither has given me the 1st problem. :thumbup:

Edit: I did trash the mag that came with one...was a cheapie.

 

[msredneck]

Wilson Mag's especially 47D's.....good to go :thumbup:

 

[PapaDawg]

Would that be the Collins Pawn in Seminary or the one in Collins?

:thanks:

Papa

 

[shoeshooter]

S Fir Ave. in Collins. Talked some with the "helper" while paperwork was being processed. He said they have just started keeping some inventory out in the shop, most has stayed packed up for shows. I know I'll be calling them again when looking for something new.

The stock mag was a Mecgar, I thought they were shipping with ACT's but there were many complaints on 1911 Forum so perhaps they listened to their customers and changed.

 

[Xd357]

Nice looking gun.

 

[slabsides45]

My RIA tactical lives in my left hand desk drawer and wears a pair of CT Lasergrips:

So far, been one of the most reliable guns I've ever owned-at any price!

 

[nonnieselman]

Good find!!

i thought about the gun show sunday night when i got home from shooting... woops

 

[sidroski]

Nice pistol and great price! The more I hear about them, the more I like them. Haven't heard anything bad on any forum. You done good Shoe.

 

[the69booger]

those rri's are supposed tobe pretty good