Rock Island M1911-A1 GI 45 ACP, 5" Barrel, Black, Smooth Wood Grip, 8rd

First I don't consider this an entry level 1911. Why does it have to cost a $1000 to not be an entry level gun? This is a good basic 1911. It is real close to the 1911 I carried as a Military Police officer in the Army 30 years ago. I don't like 1911's that have too many bells and whistles. Some people over due it with add-on's. I've shot over 5000 rounds through mine with no problems. As long as its cleaned and well lubed it will fire.

I just bought a RIA 1911A1. i took it to shooting range today. I bought a box of FMC when I bought the gun.Ont the first mag, it hung on the second shot. I flipped empty off and it finished loading and emptied. My son had a Springfield mag and Remington shells. I shot these. No trouble. Tried his shells in my mag. Shot fine.Went back to mine and shot my box and his box and it never failed again. I think it just needed firing a lot. I don't care for the sights they put on them.Wish they could've been better. Great GUN I believe.

Had a colt in the army that was bad. this I bought in oct.and first time out i hit 13/16 on target from 50' Good gun for the money,needs very little to improve it.night sights and grips?

This 1911 version was more than I expected, A few tiny tooling marks but what a gun otherwise! IMPACT GUNS had lightning fast billing,processing and FFL confirmations. I wanted a 1911 that I could customize myself and I am very happy with this one. I looked around locally {Toledo,Ohio) and Yes I found this 1911 that 1911, some customized to no end some just a few different parts But None for this price and bare bones. This is pretty darn close to the GI 45 I used while in the US Navy in the early 80s. Impact Guns will surely get more of my business soon!!

Bought this pistol for a cheaper fullsize conceal and carry weapon and was definitly blown away, awesome value for the money, well balanced and pleasure to shoot, strait out of the box put down 250 rounds and never had the slightest problem, definitly recommend for an entry level 1911

An incredible good deal. Most of all it has all the vision of the original design. Two minor comments...Buy some new grips and perhaps have better sites installed. Nevertheless the best gun I have bought for the money

I own two Rock Island M1911A1 pistols, one a full-sized government model and the other a compact size, what many manufacturers would call an officers model. My officers model has become my daily carry gun as I am convinced of its reliability and of the fact it is not fussy about ammunition. While I shoot ball for practice, I carry Hornady Critical Defense and so far it has fed fine. While I have not tried premium personal protection ammo from other manufacturers, I expect it would feed those as well. While the pistol is rugged enough to handle +P loads, I've found no need to use them, as a .45 ACP is a stout enough round at normal pressures.

The RIA 1911 is a fine gun for the price, don't expect an STI or Nighthawk just expect a $400 1911. Out of the box your going to want to swap the grips out but beyond that your in for a treat. The RIA 1911 still stands as one of the great bargains of the 1911 world. Its a great kick around gun, or a introduction into the 1911 world. The only reason I rate it at a 4 is that there are other brands (STI spartan, SA Rangemaster) with models that do offer a bit more for a small amount more. If your looking for a low cost start into the 1911 world then look no further.

I've owned a lot of handguns over the years but never a 1911. Mainly because of the price. I first saw this gun at local gun show. I was blown away buy the fit and finish in this price range. I went home and placed a order. I am very pleased, after cleaning I shot about a hundred rounds without any problems. I did not experience the "pinch" everyone talks about with 1911's. My only complaint with is with the sites. Replacing the site will be my first upgrade. This may well become my daily carry weapon.