1911 Compatability - The Firearms Forum

CBR1000RR · 10-16-2004, 07:35 PM

Let me start by saying from what I've seen so far this forum is great, I have been a longtime lurker, now just registered...

My question is about compatability/quality issues with 1911's manufactured by companies like Rock Island/Armscor, Llama, etc.(1911 govt/comm knockoffs) I have shot a rock island govt model 5" 1911 and it was pretty good and solid feeling like a normal 1911. My friend owns this pistol and says hes shot about 2000 rds through it so far w/out a problem... So what's the deal with the $350 price tag? Is it just because these are not as well known companies such as Colt, Kimber, springfield, etc. or is the production/material quality suffering as well? Finally, will these pistols accept custom 1911 aftermarket parts as I would like to do some tinkering.. Or should I just wait till I got the cash to shell out for a colt or kimber?

CountryGunsmith · 10-16-2004, 07:44 PM

The RIA pistols seem to be pretty-much OK. I have a stock model here to do quite a bit of work to, so I'll update when I'm done.

punchie · 10-16-2004, 10:07 PM

One of the main problems with the off-brand 1911s is the lack of consistant quality control, both in raw materials and assembly. If you get a good one that shoots and functions well, great. If you get one that does not, sell it to somebody you don't like and try again.

10-16-2004, 07:35 PM	#1
CBR1000RR V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Raised in TX, now CA Posts: 71	1911 Compatability Let me start by saying from what I've seen so far this forum is great, I have been a longtime lurker, now just registered... My question is about compatability/quality issues with 1911's manufactured by companies like Rock Island/Armscor, Llama, etc.(1911 govt/comm knockoffs) I have shot a rock island govt model 5" 1911 and it was pretty good and solid feeling like a normal 1911. My friend owns this pistol and says hes shot about 2000 rds through it so far w/out a problem... So what's the deal with the $350 price tag? Is it just because these are not as well known companies such as Colt, Kimber, springfield, etc. or is the production/material quality suffering as well? Finally, will these pistols accept custom 1911 aftermarket parts as I would like to do some tinkering.. Or should I just wait till I got the cash to shell out for a colt or kimber? -->

10-16-2004, 07:44 PM	#2
CountryGunsmith Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Deep Piney Woods of East Texas Posts: 5,116	Re: 1911 Compatability The RIA pistols seem to be pretty-much OK. I have a stock model here to do quite a bit of work to, so I'll update when I'm done. __________________ The autonomic nervous system provides for involuntary muscle function - the work of breathing, digestion, and so forth. On some folks, that's a pure waste of ingenuity.

10-16-2004, 10:07 PM	#3
punchie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 784	Re: 1911 Compatability One of the main problems with the off-brand 1911s is the lack of consistant quality control, both in raw materials and assembly. If you get a good one that shoots and functions well, great. If you get one that does not, sell it to somebody you don't like and try again. __________________ AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY