Review - The Rock Island Armory Tac Ultra FS HC 1911 .45 ACP

We review a 1911 with a double-stack magazine reminiscent of Para Ordnance A.K.A. Para USA. Take a look at a .45 ACP 1911 that you can't put down for low capacity.
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[@SpecialEDy]

Of my 50 something handguns, one of the ones I was most delighted with is my Rock Island Armory Pro Ultra Match "Big Rock". 6 inch barrel, 16 round capacity, and 10mm. Puts all the full sized 9mm handguns to shame.

[@user-ku4ki7nc7q]

Have 1 myself, nice running gun

[@thedavidleveraction1776]

I have a Para P14 Expert. It's also a double stack, 14 round .45acp 1911. It's a fantastic gun!

[@Sanguivore]

If you ever wanna sell that puppy, holla at me, lol.

[@gameragodzilla]

I built my custom pistol off a Para-Ordnance frame in .45ACP. Managed to get lucky and snag a bunch of Remington R1 magazines where after they bought Para-Ordnance, they upgraded the magazine from 14 rounds to 15 rounds. They're also compatible with Taylor Freelance extensions that boost the capacity another 3 to 18 rounds, which is a lot of firepower in .45ACP. Usual carry setup for me now is the flush fit magazine concealed with 1 in the chamber (16 rounds total) and two 18 round extended magazines on backup (36 rounds total), totaling 52 rounds of .45ACP. The 14 round magazines should also be compatible with the Taylor Freelance extensions, just boosting to 17 rounds rather than 18. I would caution that the Mec Gar magazines with the "anti-friction coating" seems to have nosedive issues when I tried them. Don't know if it's due to the magazine body shape or the coating. The blued magazines from Armscor directly should work perfectly fine from my limited testing with my 10mm RIA 1911, though.

[@daily4020]

Great offering from Rock Island. Thanks for sharing the review. I may want my 10mm version to have company.

[@user-fj1dd2bv9x]

I bought one about two months ago. As the manual said it takes about 500 rounds to get it broke in. The feed ramp needed a little polishing. Early problems with failures to feed. But now after 1000 rounds of hardball it is very reliable and very accurate. It is not light fully loaded but very stable. I love mine❤ !

[@rthomas34]

Great review. I own several brands of pistols. From H&K to RIA. I own 7 RIAs. This one is becoming one of my favorites. I was very impressed with the accuracy out of the box. I disagree with the price being a con. I think a sub-1k double stack .45 that is as quality as the Tac Ultra is quite a bargain. It is a heavy sumbitch. My biggest con regarding this pistol is that it only comes with one dang magazine! Keep up the great reviews.

[@jamesdelong6401]

It's a sweet, pistol. I'm looking forward to adding this one to my collection. It's going to be home defense. I don't think I'll be adding this one to EDC. at 3 lbs fully loaded. Lol. But! Home defense and range day. Hell yea!😎🤘👌

[@bmf572]

I got the RIA 52000 which carry’s 17 rounds of the more potent 10mm! Love it!

[@jeffreylocke8808]

You did a great video on this Rock Island Arms 2011 TAC model 70 series pistol.

[@DrLanceFarr]

The nice thing about .45 ACP is, they don't require as many rounds to get the job done,.

[@HunterDillard]

Said by every 45 owner ever

[@luisechevarria6930]

​@@HunterDillard proven by every 45 owner

[@inkiquii]

I've always loved my p14 45. Para Ordinance made a beautiful limited addition. Used to win pistol competitions with it. Of course during the magazine lies the gov tried to sell made reloads hell to find. Para gave certificates for 2 extra magazines you could purchase. Id buy the Rock Island if it came in long slide. However that one is a prime candidate for 460 Roland upgrade.

[@Sanguivore]

If you’re ever looking to sell that P14, I’d love to know!

[@44hawk28]

I like this, and I do not consider 48-oz 249 Oz weight a particularly heavy firearm. I am 6 ft tall and have never weighed more than 205 pounds, I currently weigh 175. I've carried super Blackhawks. A pair of them for a while. I carry a 1911 full-size regularly. What's a while I carry my CC variant in 40 Smith. It weighs 46 + OZ. I'm thinking of converting it to 357 Sig because I do like the night mm bullet. But it's really hard to get 1350 out of a 9 mm. Especially when the bullet doesn't even function properly until he gets to 1275, at least. But I find this absolutely superb, and none of the loads that you talked about are even warm loads. 185 grain Speer Gold Dot pumped up to about 1150 to 1200 feet per second will get the job done all day long.

[@zoommb]

Now they need to make a version in .460 Rowland -- More punch.

[@alexskillz45]

As long as there are threaded barrels made for it, it can be converted. All it takes is the addition of a compensator and getting the chamber reamed an extra 1/16" to fit the case. I would prefer to leave the chamber alone an handload 45super cases up to 45000psi, it would be more reliable.

[@tsharro]

Love your videos thanks

[@CntBckt]

I want the 6" 10mm version of this soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo bad. D:

[@bobjohnson1633]

Nike. Just do it.

[@user-ku4ki7nc7q]

Like mine , well

[@TheMoneyjuan]

I got the 16 rd double stack 10 mm with threaded barrel. Or the smaller caliber as you put it 😅🤣

[@gomcse]

Good review. Where can we find grips for this? Are they only available from the place you mentioned?

[@redeyetrucker520]

I have one of these myself but I am having difficulty with the magazine, the rounds bind up and I can only fire four or five rounds and then they stop feeding.

[@joeleonetti8976]

Thanks for sharing. How does the grip thickness compare to a Glock 21?

[@user-gb9cd3ly8u]

That's the one (1)! to Convert to the ROLAND 460.

[@grg-mpgmusic7247]

Thank you. I have been looking at this and capacity is a big deal. Is there a number on the magazine so I can source them? I was looking to do a P220 Legion but this is much better for a lot of reasons....for me anyway

[@buddymorgan4165]

RI acp 45 great gun, the problem is no customer service from Armscor or the parent company

[@karnypharax1917]

Anyone know for sure if that magazine fits and feeds the BBR 3.10?

[@junlorenzana4493]

What holster do you use for this gun?

[@jeffreylocke8808]

The weight would not bother me. I would just get an Andrews Leather Monarch Shoulder Holster and go with that.

[@martinmoore5335]

The magwell is cool , its more a outta the box competition gun. Than everyday carry

[@user-um5dj5cy8b]

Is it a single action or double

[@pewspaws6795]

My 1 problem I had with it was the magwell it pushed into my palm but I have enormous gorilla hands but other than that it is great

[@kc0lif]

a double stack 45acp that be nice.

[@U.S.Dept.ofHoeflation]

Do the 10 mm variant or BBR

[@johnparrish9215]

Sir, in your opinion, would the RIA Tac Ultra be a good candidate for a 40 Super conversion?

[@user-ku4ki7nc7q]

Some are being punched to 460rowlad, that's hotter than a 40 super

[@CHAITACTICAL]

Soo anyone been able to get the specs or holster for this?

[@organicmaterialsciencecorp6115]

Question ? Does this gun have a barrel bushing or is it a bull barrel. Thanks

[@D-Mag]

Bushing

[@janemarkham4133]

Great video Bro., & a DANG GOOD GUN!!!!aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa👍👍🤟🤘😄😆🤣😆

[@margaritopacaldo5787]

Thats a very nice HandGun, proven and tested, but I don't have 1 like that, its my choice hand Gun, the RIA Tac Ultra HC 1911 45 cal. He he hefor now can't Afford to have 1...

[@stevekelley2341]

Is your back hurting you ?

[@JNF590]

this gund is reazlly popular for military or law enforcement as we filipinos loved .45 acps, the selling toin is for law enforcers and military its %50 off so 25k php instead of civilian 50k php price

[@davidneal6920]

Very cool 🇺🇸 🇳🇿

[@thehappyhermit01]

Is that an A2?

[@kurttlethorup]

45 super in that gun??

[@jerryparks8079]

You Never Die fire Firearms.

[@greybeard277]

Good video on this pistol. Are the mags it takes the p-14 mags?

[@JuanGonzalez-cl4md]

Yes I have them

[@user-pg6qh7sk5e]

❤

[@mr.diversity2267]

So NOW what will the 1911 haters say? “It’s a hammer fire!” “It’s still for a Fudd!” “But it’s so heavy!” Whatever.

[@swacfan2791]

I could care less what anyone else thinks...

[@mr.diversity2267]

Loving it but just too expensive.

[@geraldkriss1120]

G. K. U.S.A. wouldn't a 6" 460 Rowland be nice, especially in bear country? This would be the answer to the 10mm, also in 6" barrel.

[@totogazebac3654]

made in which country?

[@TheRealZJE313]

Philippines

[@shoeshooey5464]

I have that pistol in 45 and 10MM

[@JuanGonzalez-cl4md]

Me too!!

[@greenknight12175]

I too, have that in .45HC , 10mm HC, and the .40 match grade double stack by RIA. The trifecta.

[@hivelsword]

Well, the FNX .45 has an absolute garbage trigger and I can squeeze the grip by the mag well with just a little hand pressure. Flimsy af. Last time I ever buy before I try. Couldn't get rid of it fast enough. So for me, the extra cost of the RIA is 100% worth it.

[@jimh3500]

I don’t think the Misses is gonna like you saying she’s as heavy as a tank

[@martinmoore5335]

I have both the para p 14 an the tac ultra fs hc they both use the same mec- gar mags

[@Scorched-ww2nf]

Hmm, Doggy or Pooh Food, or some weight out in the Woods. Suck it up Buttercup. (I tease but Hunting Holster. With 6 inch Barrel Non-Compensated Barrel. Maybe in 10mm for critters. .40 super Barrel instead? Hmmm, Nice.

[@user-ku4ki7nc7q]

I've the critter you described in 10mm good deer gun

[@ramondelosreyes3056]

You get what you pay for is still relevant

[@user-jn6nl9sj5x]

For real it not the same as a different 1911 that holds 8.

[@corvetteman0714]

I found some P14 mags at a gun show here in Vegas. The vendor was being a dick, so I only bought one.

[@brandonruss8963]

Did you draw your facial hair on 😂

[@doxiemomma8207]

1st

[@onemomthreedads]

Ah, but will it take glock mags....

[@bamsemoi9380]

.45 ACP is practically a peashooter

[@molonlabe6352]

Check out a sar k2 45acp