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mrerick · 08-27-2012, 09:05 PM

The Rock Island Armory 1911a1 pistols are made in the Philippines and imported by ArmsCor in Nevada.

A large number of the parts in these pistols are manufactured using Metal Injection Molding (MIM). I have a Tactical version of this pistol.

The fit and finish in these 1911A1 pistols is different than what you'll find from companies that use other metal working techniques.

My RIA had a good tight slide to frame fit, and a nice close barrel bushing and barrel link. It would be worth taking a look at the rear of the frame/slide when the pistol is in battery with ammo in the chamber to see how flat it fits. There should be very little difference in the levels of the two parts along the back where they come together near the hammer.

The Ambi safety lever on my RIA was so poorly cast that it had to be replaced by the factory before I even got to shoot it. It cost almost $100 to FedEx it to Pahrump, Nevada (which must be quite a distance from civilization). They did polish the ramp and check the action over when they had it.

Marc

08-27-2012, 09:05 PM	#7
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,920 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	The Rock Island Armory 1911a1 pistols are made in the Philippines and imported by ArmsCor in Nevada. A large number of the parts in these pistols are manufactured using Metal Injection Molding (MIM). I have a Tactical version of this pistol. The fit and finish in these 1911A1 pistols is different than what you'll find from companies that use other metal working techniques. My RIA had a good tight slide to frame fit, and a nice close barrel bushing and barrel link. It would be worth taking a look at the rear of the frame/slide when the pistol is in battery with ammo in the chamber to see how flat it fits. There should be very little difference in the levels of the two parts along the back where they come together near the hammer. The Ambi safety lever on my RIA was so poorly cast that it had to be replaced by the factory before I even got to shoot it. It cost almost $100 to FedEx it to Pahrump, Nevada (which must be quite a distance from civilization). They did polish the ramp and check the action over when they had it. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.