My first 1911

[Vince Griffeth]

After the first of the year I want to buy my first ever 1911 I've had firearm experience my whole life I've never had a 1911 I've narrowed it down to a Remington R1 our Rock island 1911 5-inch military specs input would be appreciated. I do have five kids in a budget .lol

 

[1911master]

I have not owned a Remington 1911. I have owned several Rock Island 1911s and never had any problems with them. Past history customer service was great.

 

[k4ylr]

Post Freedom Group Remington is pretty poorly regarded. Rock Island makes a good 1911 for the money. I've got a commander sized .45 and their 9mm 2011 widebody. Both run like tops.

 

[snafu21]

Shoot, you can get a Tisas or ATI for low to mid 300 now days. They're not Kimber but something like that would be a good start if you're on a tight budget. An extra 150+ and you can get a budget Rock.

 

[CGS1]

If your on a budget go with the Rock Island.
For the money I dont think you could go wrong with it.

 

[CHenry]

Rock Island quality has gone to hell the last 5 years. I bought one for my now, EX wife, 4 years ago and it was in the shop a lot. The smith told me he's seen a decline in their quality
I'd suggest a Ruger SR1911

 

[coolhandluke]

If I were looking for a decent entry level 1911 on the cheap, I'd honestly look for a lightly used SA Range Officer.

 

[lasher]

i've got a 10mm Rock Island, fit and finish is good to very good, perhaps their quality has improved significantly. i can't find anything i dislike about the 10mm excepting the 2 piece guide rod. i'd rate myself happy to very happy with it.

 

[CHenry]

i've got a 10mm Rock Island, fit and finish is good to very good, perhaps their quality has improved significantly. i can't find anything i dislike about the 10mm excepting the 2 piece guide rod. i'd rate myself happy to very happy with it.

when was it manufactured?

 

[okierider]

I have an ATI commander that I have had at the range at the minimum of once a month for the last 2 years only issue I had were the 8 round mags that came with the gun, had to load them with 7 rounds for them to operate properly, eventually(6-7 trips to the range) they started running right with 8 rounds.
When I bought the pistol it was filthy from whatever they packed/stored it in, thought it was rust at first but was maybe honing oil? Gun cleaned up great and is smooth.