Rock Island Armory 1911s suck

short little video on my experience with a RIA Tac series 9mm gun and all the issues I've had.

[@johnnysix7162]

rock islands are trash, been saying it for years. i've never shot one that didn't have some sort of issue. tisas is a way better budget option, not even close.

[@JKCullens]

Facts

[@user-hz5eq7wq7y]

So basically, you took a working gun and made it not work, then got mad and blame the gun? That means operator error. They didn’t make the gun so some backyard amateur gunsmith could crap it up. Lmao.

[@JKCullens]

@@user-hz5eq7wq7y no stupid. I took a non working and a geometrically fucked gun into one that works, did you even watch the video? Or are you white knight knighting for pot metal trash?

[@user-hz5eq7wq7y]

Not at all, I watched the video of Elmer Fudd, and I heard what you said. Still say operator sux. Edit: thanks for having to try and make it personal with insults. your poon tang is sore because you suck when it comes to 1911s. Move around boy.

[@JKCullens]

@@user-hz5eq7wq7y obviously not poosie boi.

[@StonedOli]

1911's function better when they're not Bud Lite colored. :D

[@factsnotfeelingssendit5961]

Have a RIA 1911 for about 16 years. No gay blue slide or upgrades. Standard issue, shoots great. All mil spec 1911s can be finicky with hollowpoints. The weapon was designed for 230 grain hardball. But keep bashing a great firearm and good price point

[@sampleentry5253]

Figured this idiot modified the gun from stock and is now bashing essentially his own decisions. Stock ones run fine.

[@enriqueoliva6988]

It must be the gay blue slide

[@jamesdylan2446]

Gay blue slide lol. Dang dude don’t bash on his slide. Some dudes like to have flashy flamboyant guns. No big deal lol.

[@factsnotfeelingssendit5961]

@@jamesdylan2446 Only reason I bashed is because he's putting down a good firearm. Still doesn't change his slide lol

[@jamesdylan2446]

I’m joking dude. Can bash his gay slide all day. Lol

[@Lakikano]

So you bought a pistol, replaced all the parts almost immediately, and it didn’t work. That’s the pistol’s fault? Rock Island Armory 1911s work. Buy it, shoot it, use it as intended, and you won’t have issues.

[@JKCullens]

Shut up stupid. It didn't work out the box.

[@veteranredbeard6222]

Or, if you listen, he said he had problems in the beginning, tried to fix it, and it didn't work well. Stop with the cope. We get it, you went cheap and now acting like you made a good decision.

[@levay8224]

@@veteranredbeard6222 it’s not acting like you made a good decision when what you got works as well as any of the more expensive 1911 brands this guy happens to get the one out of million trash considering this is the real only negative review

[@jamesdylan2446]

This is one insecure dude. I’ve never seen a reviewer get so defensive in comments section. Seriously. Go find a review where people talk bad about them in comments. All you typically see with mature people is ok thank you for watching. This slob gets mad lol. I think it starts each morning when he looks in the Mirror. Puts him in a bad mood for rest of the day. Reading these comments and seeing his response is all you need to know. He can’t say he isn’t insecure because his responses scream insecure. But again. Look at him. I get it. It’s a year later and he will probably slobber out some insecure response. It’s ok. I’ll live.

[@bruceesterline3170]

First negative review I've seen on RIA 1911's. And I believe after the upgrades there's no blame on RIA.

[@JKCullens]

Didn't work to begin with.

[@MountaincraftOutdoors]

Mine runs like a champ... After the break in period. No modifications. Appreciate you sharing man.

[@dancruze]

Good to hear! Thanks for the report!

[@037JA]

After 500 rounds? I'm wondering because a bought a 1911 RIA and went shooting had issues feeding almost every mag. I just bought a Wilson mag and will try that next. I only have 100 bullets thru that gun so far

[@jamesmartie2683]

I've had my Rock Island 1911 45 acp for several years and fired thousands of rounds with no problem

[@JKCullens]

That's cool bro

[@CV-pc4hc]

I've owned 2 ria in .45 I have had more issue with my Dan Wesson 1911 by far with WAY more rounds through the rias. I think you got a lemon. As a note I only use Wilson Mags and brass case ammo. The Tisas are great and I've owned them too, but mine hated hollow points. Clean your gun when you get them and don't let an exception be your rule, from your replies to other comments here I sincerely doubt your the type to listen to that though.

[@jtoker9758]

What you think of bul armory 1911's?

[@TheIrishd501]

I've had my Rock Island Armory 1911 for a while now and there are no issues with it at all. Magazines are usually the #1 culprit in the reliability of a 1911, unfortunately it usually takes some trial and error to find what works well. As far as the "MIM" parts go, not every internal part is subjected to stress, so some parts are ok to be MIM.

[@aukula1062]

True but he shoots competition. Thousands of rounds a year. Mim parts will definitely fail sooner. He didn't criticize mim, he was simply pointing out one of the trade offs of mim vs forged parts for long term abuse caused by hard use. That's my take anyway. Remember, he says during the whole video how much be loves the gun. Nothing wrong with the Rock Island! That one just needed help to do what he needed it to do.

[@JKCullens]

@aukula1062 thank you, yes and the biggest take away is no matter how nice the mim process is, the crispness of a 1911 trigger is lost in the inability to stone and polish faces like you can on forged and machine parts.

[@Mickey-hz3cn]

​@@JKCullenslol you really believe that lol😂 yeah you are a gun smith lol hahahahahaha. Amateur hour up in here😂.

[@JKCullens]

@@Mickey-hz3cn lol who hurt you?

[@crawdadlando4053]

Could just be your fat hand is wobbling with each shot so much you are effectively short stroking the action. Maybe lay off the beer and corn products.

[@JKCullens]

Lmfao you that mad?

[@Mickey-hz3cn]

​. No.... but you are lol 😂

[@3rdranger1recon19]

I hava a Tisas and an ATI, had a Colt, just got an RIA .38 Super, used various .45 ACPs in the Military, never had any significant problems; most problems are the operator ! Magazines are also a common problem!

[@zutrue]

Your opinion is your opinion. My RIA is rock solid, and I love the thing. enjoy.

[@JKCullens]

I bet it isn't

[@zutrue]

You bet it isn't??? Bet what? Based on what? @@JKCullens

[@JKCullens]

@@zutrue it's a RIA, and you're here trying to cope and to defend it. VALIDATE MY PURCHASE DADDY

[@Mickey-hz3cn]

​@@JKCullenslarp harder wannabe😂.

[@EndOfThings77]

Too much controversial, asinine, and generalized negative statement in this video thrash talking Rock Island Armory based on his ownership of ONE specimen of a brand that is one of the biggest manufacturer of 1911 in the world selling thousands of guns to thousands of satisfied customer. Folks, you are better served by watching hickok45 and see what he says about Rock Island Armory products. The guy is also rude and arrogant to people who's comment does not jive with his thrash talk of RIA.

[@JKCullens]

Lmfao cope

[@Mickey-hz3cn]

​@@JKCullensyou apparently can't larp harder wannabe.😂

[@dancruze]

Ria makes good stuff

[@JKCullens]

No they don't

[@dancruze]

@@JKCullens u might have got a lemon. Their stuff is mostly budget stuff so it's not as nice as 2k 1911. Also they have lifetime warranty as long as you don't modify in a permanent way or void warranty.....they will repair or replace it. I even had issues with glock, SW, and beretta before. They are mechanical items and are prone to failure.

[@RangeRoninChronicles]

I carried a RIA Tactical FS in .45 ACP for over nine years. Any failures were mag related, and there were few failures. It was box stock except for a grip panel change and extended magwell. I run Wilson Combat mags exclusively now. It was accurate and reliable enough for defensive use. It was recently delegated as a home defense firearm. A Ruger SR1911 Lightweight commander in .45 ACP is the carry these days, when it comes around in the rotation. I have no complaints with RIA 1911 pistols. All have worked well out of the box. And, you are correct, there are better options. I just picked up a new Tisas Duty B45 that will be carried at some point.

[@marckcarbonelloifveteran410]

I had only one failure to feed as result of loading 8 rounds in the original RIA black magazine. I load 7 rounds and there were no other issues. To be sure , I bought Wilson Combat magazines (three) for $34 each and there were no issues.

[@marckcarbonelloifveteran410]

I love my RIA, price does not makes a handgun reliable, the RIA 1911 it is a solid firearm.

[@MemphisMojo15s]

Love my STK100

[@EndOfThings77]

Price does not make a handgun reliable, I agree. I've seen a few Dan Wesson have malfunctions, the owners got frustrated and sold them away leaving a bad taste in their mouths.

[@marckcarbonelloifveteran410]

@@EndOfThings77 The same thing happens to Kimbers.

[@EndOfThings77]

Talking from my own experience with 5 Springfields, 4 Colts, 3 Kimber's, and 1 RIA - the Kimbers and RIA are the most reliable out of the box. With the Springfield and Colt, it was a litany of tweaking, adjustments, and replacing factory parts with quality aftermarket, before they functioned properly. Those were money pits for me. But I am a 1911 fan boy, not brand specific fan.

[@tommyhurtado4725]

Yup, just look at the 1911 prodigy. 1500 for a POS handgun. I'd just wait like 5 years till their done fixing their deficiencies.

[@ericpettyfishing]

You did the work to it. Its your fault dude lmao

[@JKCullens]

So it's my fault it didn't work from factory?

[@Mickey-hz3cn]

​​@@JKCullenswe have no proof of that. 😂

[@Lord_Pilaf]

Rock Island 1911s are good quality for the price, you just have to break them in and use Wilson Combat mags.

[@JKCullens]

No they are not. Not when Bul and Tisas are priced similarly and are a much better product

[@Willppyro]

I used 10$ eBay mags and had absolutely 0 problems lol

[@Capt_Killingfield]

Mine didn't even need break-in. It just needed a good cleaning from all of the oil it shipped with. My RIA OEM mag nosedived every first round. Mecgar mags fixed that. Never a single other issue with mine and I even added a red-dot to it.

[@Lord_Pilaf]

​@@Capt_Killingfield Yep, zero issues with mine as well after I switched mags. I think he's having these problems bc he got the 9mm instead of 45 ACP.

[@Capt_Killingfield]

@@Lord_Pilaf Mine is a 9mm, fwiw.

[@Ryansrangereport]

I have 175,000 rounds down mine. All +p+ and never had one malfunction. Still 1” at 50 yards with a 5 shot group , when I do my part and call my flyers.

[@JKCullens]

With the one magazine it shipped with nonetheless

[@hermanator74301]

Yeah, but is it painted purple?

[@JKCullens]

@@hermanator74301 his is purple and pink

[@XuroX.]

175,000 sounds like bs to me. ESPECIALLY without ONE malfunction or shooting out the barrel.......didn't happen

[@trumpetmano]

I've got the RIA Tac II 1911, Baby Rock 1911 .380 and the 1911 10mm. Have not had a single issue with any of them... They are really good guns, in my humble opinion...

[@JKCullens]

they are junk guns in a market for people who are not going to do much with them. so for those people they think they are fantastic

[@Mickey-hz3cn]

Larp harder slick. 😂​@@JKCullens

[@christophermead9800]

I enjoy getting new cheap 1911s. I put in a 17.5 lb recoil spring. I polish the feed ram, and I adjust the extractor. That and good magazines, problem solved always.

[@JKCullens]

They can be fun.

[@jagleaso]

500 bucks says owner induced half the issues he experienced

[@JKCullens]

Yeah because the gun didn't work out the box it was owner induced lmfao. You people love defending trash.

[@hermanator74301]

Amen. That was my thought from the time he opened his pie hole.

[@Mickey-hz3cn]

​@@JKCullensnobody's is here defending you dude and don't call yourself that.😂

[@randallhunsaker5766]

I use my 1911-2011 Colt when I want to shoot 45 ACP. I use my 92F when 9mm is desired. I carried the Beretta from 1986-2013 when I was an officer with the LAPD. I’ve never experienced a single misfire/failure to feed with my Italian made 92F. My anecdote for what it’s worth. 😊

[@Talonvhehkarir]

I have the A2 in 10mm. Runs like a champ. More accurate than me by a long shot. Stone cold reliability

[@JKCullens]

And how many cases of Underwood have you put through it

[@Mickey-hz3cn]

​@@JKCullensunderwood lol 😂you don't even load your own ammo. Amateur . underwood sucks. Educate yourself.

[@bj133]

Weird, I have 2, maybe 3 FTFs between the four versions that I have. Guess I must have been lucky. Just like the Filipinas you need to keep it moist and quality fed, it does not like cheap ammo.

[@neiljonielunas5069]

Rock Island makes great 1911 pistols. I have 2, and they get used often. Keep them clean, and lubed. Run quality magazines.

[@JKCullens]

Lol, no. They are cheap and awful.

[@unixfool]

@@JKCullens You've a sample of 1 and no gun manufacturer is infallible. You mentioned Tisas and Bul. I've no experience with Bul but I do have a Tisas. My Tisas experience has been great, but there are folks that have had issues with Tisas as well. There are folks that have issues with Colts and Springfield Armory 1911s, too. I see it all the time on the forums and Reddit. Again, any gun can have issues, no matter the brand.

[@JKCullens]

@@unixfool well with all the Tisas, Bul, and RIAs I've place my hands on, (because I check these things) RIA falls far and below their competition. It's the just as good crowd that sings songs of praise for trash pot metal 1911s to keep them in the market and relevant. Even when there's better quality guns in the same price point.

[@Mickey-hz3cn]

​@@JKCullenssure sure 😂 we believe you .

[@mortiarty7842]

Maybe return that to stock so it can actually shoot, or change out your springs

[@JKCullens]

It didn't work factory bro

[@DeathmetalPersian]

@@JKCullens Did you ever test it with another magazine?

[@JKCullens]

@@DeathmetalPersian factory, Tripp Research and Wilson ETMs.

[@robertcook3004]

I haven't had issues with my RIAs, even my most recently purchased .40. And .40 is notorious for being unreliable in 1911s. That said, I'm really liking what Tisas is bringing to the table with their budget level 1911s, and my stainless commander from them is my primary 1911 that I shoot the most. Hopefully Tisas will push RIA to up their game a bit.

[@JKCullens]

Probably cuz I'm one of the very few people that actually have shot theirs. Mine was so messed up either everything had to go wrong with its manufacturer and their QC is that bad or it's just par for the course with said issues. Or maybe I just have that luck because I'm not have many guns that I've not had issues with

[@robertcook3004]

@@JKCullens I shoot pistol matches every week with mine. It could be you just have a really bad example. It happens with other manufacturers too. That of course doesn't mean that other budget 1911 manufacturers aren't doing good things for the market like Tisas, Bul etc.

[@JKCullens]

@@robertcook3004 exactly it's quite a conundrum. They make enough money to make a better quality product, but they'd rather lag behind the competition, it'll work for a little while.

[@Tikimohn]

Im going back and fourth between A Tisas and RIA, but RIA offers you more bang for your buck with the actual pistol. Sure 1 mag and no cleaning kit suck, but im going to buy a cleaning kit and extra mags no matter what. Kinda leaning at a Cerakote FS from RIA, just wish they had more 4.25 options.

[@JKCullens]

@Tikimohn I'd rather get a Tisas I've got 2 from them and are significantly nicer 1911s than RIA

[@julianalexander4525]

I was about to buy some wilson parts for my RIA 1911. Thanks for taking me out of it.

[@lgwappo]

I got the cheapest version, RIA GI FS 9mm 1911. Fixed sights, no skeletonized trigger or hammer. So far I put 900 rounds of FMJ through it with no problems. Only issue was the 6 pound trigger. That dropped a little after a few hundred rounds. I put in a reduced power Wolff sear spring & 19 pound hammer spring & that got it to 3.5 pounds. Fixed sights are spot on & it's accurate. I paid $456 some I've heard some find them under $400 sometimes. Anyway, I believe you did get a bad one. It happens. Even S&W, Ruger, SIG, etc occasionally put out a lemon. It sucks & I probably would have returned it without fixing it.

[@corycarlson8712]

I have a .45acp and it runs all the cheap mags and ammo I can find. I love it. RIA has been more responsible for the resurgence of 1911s in the younger generations. No longer do you have to spend $1,500 for a 1911 that you will still have to fiddle with to make sure it runs right. Those 9mms can be super finicky even with higher end brands. Most people I know love their RIA. They make more 1911s than any other company in the world every year so they must be doing something right. About 10 years ago they had a high end gunsmith come in and rebuild their whole process... Metallurgy, parts, machines, finishes.. and they have had a good reputation since. The 1911 isn't a Glock, it takes time to learn and tune and understand... Especially the 9mm 1911s. You can really have troubles with those. Hope you get it figured out!

[@JKCullens]

You got an actual source for that? Because I can assure you this gun is after that world class gunsmith came through and fixed all their issues...

[@dancruze]

@@JKCullens prob got a lemon. Budget 1911s likley have more QC issues. That being said I think they make a good 1911 for the price they charge. If prices increase though might not be as good as a value. I do own a RIA revolver as well. It works but I will admit the lockup on it doesn't hold a candle to ruger or smith. Not even close at all. Then again the RIA was only $200 and my smith was $800 and ruger about the same if not more $ So I can't be too harsh. S&W would probably make a bad revolver too for only $200.

[@JKCullens]

@Dan Cruze it's possible I got a lemon but there's Sooooooooo many things wrong with this one just to toss it up as a lemon, unless RIA itself is a citrus orchard

[@dancruze]

@@JKCullens sorry to hear that. Thanks for the report tho.

[@marckcarbonelloifveteran410]

@@dancruzeI have a Taurus 7 round revolver and a S&W revolver, both shoot flawlessly, no issues. The same with the RIA. Here in you tube there was a video of a shooter who’s Springfield 1911 slide cracked and fall apart at the shooting range. A famous brand does not make a reliable gun, much less bells and whistles.

[@philipdennis-rh7uj]

I just sit back and glow of your years of expertise. Metal injection molded

[@hermanator74301]

😁

[@Mickey-hz3cn]

Dude is a "real" gunsmith lol hahahaha😂

[@alanlee9552]

I bought one, wasnt worth a damn. They say fire at least 500 rds. I fired couple of thousand .Still had problems with slide not going forward all the way!

[@hitmanshadowrecon9017]

This is a common issue with these RIA 1911. A 1911 should have a smooth action, that's what a 1911 is known for. I've seen Ramsets that function smoother than these RIA 1911s.

[@Mickey-hz3cn]

Adjust your feed lips on your mags. Stop blaming the gun when you don't understand basic gun smithing.😂

[@PatRMG]

Where 10mm though?

[@JKCullens]

In my heart. Forever and always.

[@Vito_993]

It’s fine no issues , you have to grip it well when firing so you don’t have feeding issues

[@JKCullens]

Bro are fuckin serious?

[@Mickey-hz3cn]

​@@JKCullensmore serious than you ace. 😂

[@frethand101]

I recently picked up the Compact GI 3.5" and it feeds-n-fires like a beast. However, my only complaint is the finish is already coming off around the ejection port on top of the slide and frame color is more gray in color than black like the slide, which looks kinda cool, but seems like it might be because it wasn't coated (prepped?) properly. Currently, I'm still waiting for RIA's warranty dept. to get back with me concerning the finish issues, considering it's only just over a month that I've owned it. Fingers crossed.. lol

[@jeffburney89]

Dang 2500 into it that's alot. We live and we learn. Nice shooting btw.

[@Mickey-hz3cn]

He could of bought a high end 1911 for that. It shows some ones intellect😂

[@undeadblackjack]

9mm.... THERES YOUR PROBLEM. GET THE 45.

[@DeathmetalPersian]

Nobody out on the streets are wearing plates bro.

[@stopplayin7022]

@@DeathmetalPersianmost ridiculous respond ever! 😂😂😂

[@DeathmetalPersian]

@stopplayin7022 am I wrong? Other than law who is out there running plates? maybe in a backpack?

[@stopplayin7022]

@@DeathmetalPersian and that’s the reason not to own a .45?? lol!

[@DeathmetalPersian]

@stopplayin7022 .45 is harder to shoot. has more recoil. you can carry fewer rounds. doesnt have any significant differences in penetrative power to 9mm. unless you are worried about penetrating plates, the only reason to carry a 45 would be for big game like bears and large cats.

[@pierremartin1118]

Okay. So you buy a manly gun from a reputable gun maker. Customize it with LGBTQ inspired hot blue? And expect the gun to still work right?? If i was that gun, id blow up in your hand.

[@JKCullens]

Hey hey sounds kinda ghey

[@Mickey-hz3cn]

​@@JKCullensyou sure do. Also learn basic spelling. 😂

[@davidwathen5939]

I own several RIA and as of now no problems and they get shot regularly .

[@moose9410]

lol just because YOUR rock didnt work, doesnt mean they all suck bro. That's like having a bad experience at taco bell and saying all Taco bell restaurants suck. Ive had 5 rock islands, one had an issue with extracting. The other four are still running strong after 8 years homie. Nice flannel btw

[@JKCullens]

No one cares, Rock Islands are dogshit. Thanks for coming to my TED talk

[@kriswarwick3782]

I had a 10 mm Rock Island break the grip safety and lock the entire gun up within the first magazine. I also had a 45 ACP Rock Island broken the cam ring off the barrel within 500 rounds. Rock Islands are pieces of shit.

[@jamesdylan2446]

@moose9410 This dude has never had a bad experience at a Taco Bell. Maybe a salad bar. But not a Taco Bell. Plus he is an expert gunsmith. Lol.

[@Deluxe4066]

I have had my RI 1911 FS for about 3 years now. Within the first year I put about 2-3,000 rounds through it. Great gun, but I needed more under the hood so made some upgrades with Wilson Combat parts. I have put about 8-10,000 rounds through it. Probably my favorite gun that I have. I guess I got lucky.

[@davidkinstley2486]

U can get a bad product in anything but for the most part RiA makes a great 1911, you have a break--in period. Once you get past that they r great I have had 2 RIA 1911 45acp for years shot both for years never had a problem so I would say I would not let one bad apple degrade a top notch gun for the money they cost

[@miguelangeldiaz9380]

I have a GI model with Wilson Combat..never any problems... it fires. Is accurate enough( hell its got those GI sights for crying out loud, so you are going to shoot some clunkers), it doesnt jam, and i am confident it can eliminate a threat in a most expeditious manner. Thats good enough for me,😁 I guess you just got a bad seed. They are mass produced so a lemon here and there is within quality tolerances I think you should try a different RIA .45 and see what results you get.

[@buyingsummons8542]

Rock Island recommends 500 round break in period.

[@JKCullens]

Lmfao a break in period is the largest crock of shit for 1911s, why is it that the NHCs, SVI, AGWs that I have that are 5-10x the price of this gun worked out the box and didn't require a "break-in period"

[@enriqueoliva6988]

I was lucky,mine need no breakin period just completely strip the frame and slide and thoroughly clean and lube all the internal parts prior to shooting. I bought a new MKIV Series 70 Colt Government Model in 1979 ,now thats a complete turd Jammomatic. If I want to Jam without my Les Paul electric guitar I grab my Colt MKIV Series 70 government model with accurized barrel and collet bushing.

[@stopplayin7022]

Just purchased the 10mm rock island ultra DS and it’s a beast. Can’t be that Rock Island 1911s suck. Maybe some! The research and reviews I’ve done, say much different. Sucks you maybe got a bad one out of tens of thousands.

[@JKCullens]

Mmmmm a cast frame with shit heat treat. And mim parts for 10mm. What a fantastic idea.

[@thehappyhermit01]

My RIA 1911 FS HC TAC .45 performs flawlessly. Unfortunately, like cars, one runs across a lemon when purchasing guns. My 1st pistol was a Taurus 92 in 9mm. Basically, a Baretta clone, as they were manufactured in Brazil at the old Baretta factory. Great gun. Personally, I wouldn't want a 1911 in 9mm. Too plinky for that platform, imo.

[@richardprosser6890]

Just like any other ENTRY LEVEL 1911. Ammo sensitive, mag sensitive. I pulled the rod, put in a straight one ( not that two part shit) put on a reg bushing. Runs like a champ. My colt ftf more. Not much, but it does. I suspect ill have to polish it up too. But 300 dollar difference in weapons. Really, u getwhat you pay for.

[@TheRobman139]

I’ve got a .45 ACP M1911A1FS “Tactical II” that was manufactured in October ‘21, that I picked up in April of ‘22 for $700 out the door, eleven months ago as I write this. It shipped with the wrong magazine (.38 Super, WTF…?) but I contacted their customer support and they sent me a new mag right away. I’m not a competition shooter but I’m definitely not a “50 rounds a year” guy, either. I have three mags for mine; two ACTs and one Mec-Gar. Nothing fancy. I have made no modifications to mine whatsoever. First range trip I put 70 rounds through it and had three jams. Since then, I’ve put at least another 600 rounds through it, and in those subsequent 600 rounds, I’ve had a grand total of two malfunctions, one of which was definitely my fault (improperly seated magazine) and the second was a failure to go into battery that only required a tap to the rear of the slide to resolve. That’s it in approximately 600 rounds. And I’ve put at least six different types/brands of ammo through it and I’ve yet to find any it doesn’t like. I clean mine about every 200-300 rounds. That’s probably more often than necessary but it’s what I carry for “sheepdog” duty at my synagogue so I’m not taking any chances. Mine did not shoot straight right out of the box, either; it did require some windage adjustment. But that’s why adjustable sights exist. I have read that RIA builds their M1911s to have a service life of at least 10,000 rounds. Take that for what it’s worth. They do have a lifetime warranty, and my experience with their customer support over the wrong magazine was positive; they were polite and speedy. If you’re going to shoot competition and burn through hundreds of rounds every month, maybe a RIA isn’t the best choice. But if you’re shooting a few hundred rounds a year just to maintain basic practical proficiency and you want a functional M1911 for a decent price, you can do worse than a RIA. I have also read that they have made improvements over the years; where they used to use cast slides/frames, now the slide is forged from 4140 chrome moly steel. The frame is still cast. For $700 bucks and all the features it came with for that price, and given my experience so far, I don’t think I got ripped off.

[@JKCullens]

45s are going to be more reliable. But yes they are still cast. The whole point of the video is that they do infact suck and they have competition that's superior at the same price points.

[@TheRobman139]

@@JKCullensMy definition of “suck” is that it doesn’t perform. Mine performs just fine so by no reasonable measure does it “suck”. Yours didn’t perform so I guess yours “sucked”. To say that they all “suck” is kinda silly. Lots of people have had far better experiences with RIAs than you. You got a lemon. There isn’t a gun manufacturer out there who doesn’t make at least a few lemons. I’ve heard horror stories about jamomatic Kimbers, for example, but I wouldn’t say Kimbers “suck”. Sometimes people have bad luck with a gun and apparently this time it was just your turn. I wouldn’t generalize too much about that. Did you get yours new or used? If you got it new, I am curious as to why you didn’t send it to RIA for warranty repair as soon as you discovered that it wasn’t functioning properly. I have heard they are very good about that. If you got it used, well, that’s why I personally never buy used guns, because there’s always that risk of it being a piece of junk that the original owner just wanted to get rid of.

[@JKCullens]

@@TheRobman139 only people who turns out more turds than RIA is Kimber so idk where you went with that. I see you are emotionally invested into your example. It's okay. As long as you and people like you are 100% happy with them RIA will never improve their product or quality. Thanks for coming to my TED talk.

[@TheRobman139]

@@JKCullens Now you are really being silly. Kimber is the best selling brand of M1911s in the country. I fired one that a friend of mine has and it was very nice. Everyone I personally know who has one swears by it. If they were so terrible I don’t think they’d sell so well, and they definitely aren’t cheap. RIA, as you probably know, makes more M1911s than any company in the world. They aren’t making them for free; they would only be able to produce that many if they had enough demand to justify it. They wouldn’t have that much demand if they made a shit product. Nothing motivates a company to improve their product like poor sales and a poor reputation (just ask Century Arms about their AKs), and RIA isn’t experiencing either, so they must be doing something right. That’s simple business sense 101. Believe me, if mine gave me trouble, I wouldn’t be “emotionally invested” in it. It works great, a lot of people in your comment section say the same about theirs, so I guess we’re all just hallucinating and you’re the only person on planet earth who has an objective view about RIA M1911s. No, you seem to be emotionally invested in supporting a logically insupportable point that “all RIA M1911s suck”. Give me a break. And you never did answer my question: New or used? And if new, why didn’t you just contact RIA customer support?

[@factsnotfeelingssendit5961]

​​@@TheRobman139 You have to understand a guy that loves RIA and probably works at the company hammered That 10 mm guys old lady. Now here snatch looks like a fresh cow paddy with a wagon wheel mark through it. Guess if he wasn't always at the range trying to bash RIA and home taking care of business he wouldn't be hating

[@gophucyorselph5179]

Should have sent it back to RIA instead of tinkering with it. You probably voided the warranty. Also check for a defective nut behind the trigger😉

[@JKCullens]

Who cares about a warranty. Poor people that's who.

[@gophucyorselph5179]

​@@JKCullenspoor people buy RIA

[@JKCullens]

@@gophucyorselph5179 yet you're here, watching a RIA video, sticking up for it.

[@gophucyorselph5179]

@@JKCullens dang, you really got me there. I'm totally "triggered" 😆 I'm trying to think of a snappy comeback, but I got nothing. After all, what are you going to say to a guy on KZbin bitching about his spray-painted pistol? Anyway sorry I butt-hurt you, Karen. You have a nice day

[@JKCullens]

@gophucyorselph5179 I mean its cerakote, but okay.

[@leoguy1609]

Lot of people don't realize that the break in period of a 1911 pistol is around 500 rounds. What I hate about most 1911 pistols? The two part feed ramp and the factory magazines are usually garbage. Bought my first 1911 in 1986 and none that I owned weren't as reliable as my 9mm pistols without needing work by a gunsmith. My Les Baer Custom put a total of 150 rounds through it and needed another 400-500 rounds to break in. Depending on the manufacturer tolerance? Can be very tight.

[@JKCullens]

I want you to apologize to every tree you meet.

[@hkvp9tactical418]

Just bought one because I couldn’t pass on the price. Don’t know if it shoots yet-BUT IT WON’T TAKE OTHER MAGAZINES! l looked in the manual and sure as shit, that’s what it says. Out comes the Dremil…

[@isiahayala5668]

Why would you put 2500 into that?

[@hermanator74301]

"Cause he's an expert that's why.

[@Mickey-hz3cn]

​@@hermanator74301self proclaimed expert.

[@andrewoberg]

have you tried all of them? if not change your title, bash on the specific models you’ve tried

[@JKCullens]

Don't tell me you're dumpster defending the RIAs?

[@Mickey-hz3cn]

​​@@JKCullenshe's right you know

[@scottevans4294]

Full power 10mm loads in Rock Island, aside from replacing MIM parts, NEED A 23 pound recoil spring. I own 3. Run Underwood ammo and my loads,. 11.1 grains of blue dot, 165 grain projectile. Never fails, Wilson mags are a must also.

[@JKCullens]

Don't forget about a hammer spring increase.

[@josemarcornelio7334]

Why didn't you send it back to rock island? They have a lifetime warranty on the gun

[@JKCullens]

@@josemarcornelio7334 have you ever seen Tommy Boy?

[@markaddis84]

Yooooooo I see those Heat Wave Future Techs! 🙌🏻

[@jimwarren6283]

My ria has never never failed in 2k+ rnds

[@vbvini]

did you contact ria about it? do they have good customer service

[@AjackLee4]

I think most people just get these for cheap and they run decently reliable so they call it good. I think it's definitely a QC issue.

[@JKCullens]

Idk about decently reliable. Lol what's QC - RIA

[@unixfool]

@@silkysmooth3089 I've three RIAs. They all run fine.

[@DeathmetalPersian]

Bro running that gun dry made me cringe

[@gtrs4ever]

Did you contact RIA customer service? They're very accommodating, maybe they can resolve your issue. I have gotten free parts from them...just saying.

[@JKCullens]

Have you ever seen Tommy Boy?

[@ltx383]

Lmfao the amount of guns RIA puts out compared to any other manufacturer. The amount of issues you hear compared to other manufacturers is crazy. Just like buying a Toyota and it blowing up 10k into ownership not every Toyota is bullet proof. But if you want a solid entry level and reliable 1911 it’s a great gun. If you don’t want to deal with the possibility of a lemon just pay 2500 right away and have a gun that’s worth 2500. Or just buy a Bul Armory for a bit more than RIA and a Fraction of the cost to high end 1911’s.

[@JKCullens]

Dasan puts out far more 1911s than arscors ever dreamed of putting out and they don't have close to the issues that potmetal RIAs do.

[@Mickey-hz3cn]

​@@JKCullenskeep lying we see right though you hater.😂😂 oh and learn some basic spelling. your coming off uneducated. And look and sound the part.

[@ltx383]

@@JKCullens How many 1911’s in 45 does Dasan put out?

[@JKCullens]

@@ltx383 if it's made by a company in the US and it's not colt or 4 thousand bucks it's a Dasan product.

[@ltx383]

@@JKCullens So they provide parts not turnkey firearms like RIA.

[@jeffburney89]

Nice looking gun but if it won't run right then it needs some tlc or a bro to take its place.

[@JKCullens]

It got everything but TLC

[@Bvegaaaa]

Sadly brother, seems like you got the one of the very few lemons out of the bunch. Let’s be honest all companies are guilty of this. However more expensive firearms are more expensive due to the the CONSISTENT quality of their firearms, glad you got it running smooth though. Unlike all these other fellow RIA owners I think constructive criticism is essential to companies pumping out better products.

[@cslate36]

I believe you and ive never delt with the 9mm. My 45 acp ria is great and the fit and finish is spot on. Ive seen reviews just like this about high end very expensive 1911s. It happens. Glad you got it worked out.

[@JKCullens]

Without me going on my ria is shit rampage, the 45 guns seem to not have issues like the 9mm guns kinda like the 1911 was designed to run 45 to begin with.

[@WorldV1ralDa1ly]

Great video

[@LeonTheFrench1]

Why not buy a wilson ? Biggin

[@marvinparker7872]

😮😮…Got mine 350 brand new with the full tac rail

[@aarondalton2223]

Bill Wilson and Ken Jackathorne are in an intimate relationship.

[@JKCullens]

Ok

[@elijohnsonakaecm5787]

My Tac Ultra is a jamm o matic. Tempted to sell it.

[@JKCullens]

Figure out what is wrong with it and fix it

[@elijohnsonakaecm5787]

Sent it back to Armscorp. Came back with a new mag and the same issues. Going back again soon. My old Tokarev and Makarov never gave me this many problems.

[@sabbunmilemeraldt.4786]

Got my 1911 RIA.. its been 4 years now. Put more than 2000 rounds through it. The only problem is that you are a racist on filipino firearms.

[@paulstout2980]

I have 4 of RIAs 2.45 and 2 9mm you bought trash that was messed up by someone else. All 4 of mine work very well never a problem.

[@JKCullens]

@@paulstout2980 bought it brand new, but ok.

[@bkilpatr100]

Mine has a 6-inch barrel with a two-piece guide rod. It's a nightmare to disassemble and reassemble it.

[@satinwarship]

I’m 46 I bought my first basic ria for $400 when I was in my late 20’s and still haven’t had a failure to fire f2f ..I also polished my feed ramps immediately but it eats handfuls of ball ammo and defensive loads ..shot many a three gun match over the years ..still going

[@makstr1]

I've had 2. A gi style 45 I got 10 years ago was happy with roughly 5k on it and a 2011 hi cap I intended to use for lim minor in 2016. Extractor failed in 200 rounds. Cast extractors are garbage. Hammer started to follow just by gripping the gun hard. The main spring housing was so out of spec it would push the leaf spring making for a 6lb trigger. I wasn't willing to make a 650 dollar gun a 2500 dollar one like you did and dumped it. Was much better served with a shadow 2.

[@JKCullens]

It still seems like that they can make a 45 gun work, but have issues with 9mm guns.

[@agustinequihua936]

Great video brother,I have a ria 1911 45 acp bought it about 15 years ago and to this day I can not go through 100 rounds with some type of malfunction,nex time I will save more money and buy something else, take care and stay safe.

[@gncc600]

Is your gun a tribute to the gay community?

[@JKCullens]

Are you trying to thank me?

[@gncc600]

@@JKCullens no i just think your gay pride is great

[@JKCullens]

@@gncc600 so you're thanking me?

[@gncc600]

@@JKCullens sure not many gay gun channels out there. Keep up the good work.

[@JKCullens]

@@gncc600 and what leads you to believe being gay has anything to do with with a purple pistol?

[@weebdestroyer7649]

Bud, you got a lemon and then completely shit the bed with your decision making instead of getting it swapped for a new one. Every single arms producer in the world no matter how legendary will pump out a few lemons every year, and it seems it was your turn to recieve one of them. Instead of using RIA's incredible customer service to get your gun replaced (so that you could do an actually subjective review), you decide it's an awesome idea to modify the gun yourself and completely void your warranty. I know the RIA 9mm 1911's aren't the best deal you can find for the price when Tisas and Bul exist, but they are by no means even close to as bad as you make them out to be. They are reliable guns, and as such I'm dissapointed you decided to rant about a lemon then use your warranty and fairly test a non-borked model.

[@JKCullens]

Blah blah blah. RIAs are dogshit.

[@weebdestroyer7649]

@@JKCullens Sad to see how you respond to all of your comments as if you are a 3 year old. Can't say I'm surprised though considering this is the mentality of someone who looks to be apart of meal team six.

[@JKCullens]

@weebdestroyer7649 is that the best you got? Sorry that you're invested into Rock Islands so much.

[@weebdestroyer7649]

@@JKCullens Buddy, you are going on a "RIA's suck" tangent because you pulled a lemon. If anyone's "invested" in RIA, it's 100% you with that downpayment worth of money you sank by customizing that lemon and voiding your warranty. After doing that, I could understand why you would go full sunk cost fallacy mode and make it your mission to mindlessly hate on RIA. An RIA 1911 could be incredibly reputable with overwhelmingly good reviews by people who've put thousands of rounds through it with zero problems, but you'd still be sitting here cherrypicking the 2-3 negative reviews acting like it's represenstative of what everyone gets with an RIA.

[@JKCullens]

@@weebdestroyer7649 whole bunch of words to defend pot metal trash.

[@TheQuasimodoH]

was hoping this would be the 10mm threaded tac ultra- but good video tho

[@JKCullens]

I would not recommend a cast frame and mim gun for 10mm especially one that's not properly sprung

[@Mickey-hz3cn]

​@@JKCullensyour opinions are worthless.😂

[@jmizz2153]

I've had feeding issues a lot of failure to pick up a round when I initially rack it

[@mr.nobody68]

I bought a RIA 1911 45acp just because I needed a 1911 in 45. Had to scratch that itch I would never carry a 1911 in any chambering because capacity is important to me. So, I bought it strictly as a toy/conversation piece. It doesn't like to run more than about 350-400 rounds without cleaning. And it seems to need oil every 175-200. It has a little bit of rattle. All components feel and sound gritty, regardless of lube type. Even new in the store and pristine clean. Am I disappointed with it? No. What the fuck do you expect for $450? I don't think there's any gun in any segment for under 500ish that isn't a piece of shit. No matter how clean or dirty, no matter how well lubed or dry, every once in a while, it will cycle but not go into full battery. And even less frequently, it will eject a case and jam the next round on the feed ramp. With fucking FMJs! With the factory magazine or with any of my 3 Wilson magazines that I bought for it. That's a feed ramp issue, not a mag issue. The trigger is decent but has a hair of creep and feels ever so slightly gritty. Do I wish I spent more money and got a better 1911? Yes. But if I had it to do over again, I wouldn't spend more because I'm just not willing to pay that much money for a toy. Would I trust this gun? Fuck no. If my home was invaded right now, I would reach for my knife before my 1911. The failures are rare, but still common enough to not fucking trust it. Honestly, if my knife fails, I will just throw my 1911 at the criminal instead of attempting to rely on it to shoot when I need it to. And in all honesty, I've got other guns I can reach for before my knife. To each their own. But if you want a 1911 that bad, you will not regret saving and spending no less than double. Good 1911s are double the cost of an RIA. Minimum. I feel like anybody who has only 500 rounds of pistol experience in their entire life will realize that. The guns from RIA are a joke at best

[@joshuahawkins2743]

Ive had mine for 20 years no issues you just got unlucky or its mad because its been painted purple

[@JKCullens]

They probably didn't suck 20 years ago. I can see even on Thanksgiving the poors will still have stupid comments.

[@joshuahawkins2743]

@@JKCullens if you can't take a joke don't post videos id rather be poor than have a purple gun and not have a sense of humor

[@JKCullens]

@joshuahawkins2743 it's the whole I've owned a gun for 20 years and not had a single issue for me. You even shoot it? If you shot 500 rounds a year, that would put you at 10k through the platform and the typical MRBR for a reliable gun is considered 2k, so at the very least you should have had 5 issues. This is where you lose me. The numbers Mason, what do they mean?

[@joshuahawkins2743]

@@JKCullens I haven't kept up with how many rounds Ive put through it the only thing that I have changed is putting a match grade barrel in it and put houge grips on it nothing has ever malfunctioned on it guess it's time for one so until that happens it's ran flawless sorry no numbers for you

[@thedude5449]

​@@joshuahawkins2743he's just mad that a 500 dollar gun works better than his 50,000 dollar 2012 that he had to finance.

[@williamthelen1192]

So this is a 9mm complaint? A pistol designed for .45 ACP… And you’re frustrated and wanting to learn how to build 1911’s but not use an honest .45 1911? Think I found your problem bud.

[@JKCullens]

Shut up stupid

[@brain4154]

no, YOUR rock island 1911 sucks lol and that sucks for you! cuz mine is a real gem, 4 malfunctions in about 1,100 rounds and i'm 99% sure it was my fault for limp wristing or a potential magazine issue sooooo lol yeah 😅

[@JKCullens]

Lmfao, guess a lot must have been fucked up with mine.

[@Mickey-hz3cn]

​@@JKCullensyeah you "worked" on it .😂

[@benw2569]

What’s the best cheap 1911 .45acp I can buy. Bought the Girsan MC match recently and it won’t go into battery every 5th round no matter the ammo and mags.

[@JKCullens]

. Tisas makes forged frame guns with machined internals. Girsan is cast frame and mixed internals. RIA is cast and mim. Do more research, make better decisions.

[@sampleentry5253]

Warranty the gun and have Girsan deal with it. Disregard whatever this meatball replied with because the Turks generally make good quality cheap 1911'sz

[@enriqueoliva6988]

​​​@@JKCullensis it really that important to have a forge frame and forge machined internal parts when today's modern guns use plastic frames and stamped steel internal parts and hold up just fine. Plastic injection molded frames and stamped steel parts are way more cheaper to manufacture.

[@JKCullens]

@enriqueoliva6988 "modern" guns were designed that way and their parts were designed to be made that way. Old guns were designed to last a lifetime

[@enriqueoliva6988]

@@JKCullens Old guns were not designed to last a lifetime.Remember nothing last forever, everything will come to an end.Old worn out GI 1911 A1 were rebuild refurbished by government armorer at government arsenals,well at least it used to be.

[@Tukwilakidd]

What spring rate are you using ?? My ria 1911 definitely isn’t as easy to rack like that

[@JKCullens]

I'm running heavier than factory springs

[@Tukwilakidd]

@@JKCullens are you serious? 🤣🤣🤣 dude you racked it so easy I thought it was lighter

[@aukula1062]

In the comments, I see most folks like and no problem with their Rock Island 1911 pistols. Good for them. They are missing the point of what you are saying. Your gun wasn't good out of the box. Like any other manufacturer, some times, we get one that ain't quite right. You wanted to learn so you stood with the gun and got it to run. You never said anything misleading or untrue in regards to mim or Rock Island. I think you should have given an actual round count and how often you shoot matches. You are absolutely correct about the fact most folks don't shoot their guns anywhere near what you shoot and that simply translates to they don't have your experience nor knowledge. Ask my brother, he owns a .45 Rock Island just because he wanted a 1911 for a decent price. He reloads and shoots often. He knows guns and he knows although good, his Rock Island is not the be all end all. Excellent video. Thank you!

[@JKCullens]

Thank you for actually understanding the purpose of the video and commenting an impartial and pertinent view.

[@aukula1062]

@@JKCullens Please keep making content. I got pissed reading the comments. These folks got so butt hurt because the Rock Island they bought, fired once and threw in their sock drawer dirty was being talked about. That gun could easily have been half a dozen other brands. I guess the ignorant can't help themselves.

[@JKCullens]

@aukula1062 I've got everything from a Rock Island to SVI and Atlas. And none of them have been 100% full proof. There's always a stoppage and a reason behind it. At least with all my guns that were over 600 buck it's been ammo or condition related.

[@oakleypennington8053]

Got the 1911 10 mm can not complain 4000 Ronds an still working good but the 45 yes big problem did lots of work water jet work to the slide all new parts very good gun now

[@sirrichard3686]

Comment on this video, it helps with the algorithm and getting this page going.

[@badas45]

I've had one for 12 years mine is great I will say a friend had one and had some issues with it and he got rid of it They make millions of pistols there's bound to be some lemons To be fair I've shot $1k made in US guns that were lemons Im Interested in tisas lately I've seen some of their 1911s sell for $300

[@MemphisMojo15s]

I hear excellent reviews on Tisas guns and the 45 sells for $399 at a local Rural King.

[@semlohde1]

I'm finding more negative on RI 1911 45 than I have on Tisas 1911 45. I got both and hope I haven't bought the more expensive RI 1911A1 FS!!! I pd $150 more for the RI with fancier sight, trigger, hammer and some thin not checkered wood grips.

[@granddad-mv5ef]

You must REALLY like that gun. Speaking for myself only, I will never purchase another RIA. There are many better options available in the same price range.

[@JKCullens]

Finally someone understanding the point of the video

[@dancruze]

​@@JKCullens what is better in the price range?

[@JKCullens]

@@dancruze you have Tisas and Bul, Some Springfield models.

[@snakejake9809]

Just got a rock and I love it ❤️. You’re a jackass 👍

[@JKCullens]

Sorry about your luck.

[@Mickey-hz3cn]

​​@@JKCullenswere sorry about yours junior.😂

[@marckcarbonelloifveteran410]

Sucks perhaps to you, I own one and never had issues.

[@JKCullens]

Dude you probably shoot it 5x a year for a grand total of 115 rounds. I've had stoppages with every gun I have had. If you run anything for long enough it'll break. Stop with the cope posting.

[@marckcarbonelloifveteran410]

@@JKCullensMan, I shot mine out of the box and I shot 100 rounds without malfunctions and still wet in factory oil. It is a reliable firearm if you don’t replace parts from other models like Remington, Springfield etc. I will film a video at the range with my firearm and you will see that I am not lying. Probably you wasn’t lucky. They are good firearms.

[@JKCullens]

@@marckcarbonelloifveteran410 well obviously you didn't watch or listen to the video...

[@marckcarbonelloifveteran410]

@@JKCullens lol ok

[@Mickey-hz3cn]

​. Don't mind the armature wannabe gun smith.😂 he's butt hurt he messed up his 1911. Lol hahahahahahhaha

[@TopTier_Prince]

Its crazy to have to modify a gun that much to function to ones liking. I wanted this since it was 1911 look a like but i will wait until im able to get a 1911 i like my firearm that i currently edc.

[@JKCullens]

You don't have as many issues with better quality manufacturers.

[@MountaincraftOutdoors]

Tisas makes one that's a step up from RIA's My RIA 10MM works great after the break in period. Don't let one bad gun dissuade you.

[@JKCullens]

@@MountaincraftOutdoors my Tisas 45 or 10mm did NOT need a break in. They ran out the box.

[@TopTier_Prince]

@@MountaincraftOutdoors thanks i have seen that they are good after break in and the Tisas ones ive heard about aswell still considering because my edc rn is a XD Subcompact rn

[@MountaincraftOutdoors]

@@JKCullens They're nice! I have a Tisas in 9mm that didn't need a break in as well. I've been looking at getting the 10mm. Does it run hollow points efficiently, or just FMJ?

[@redmansfishinhol3508]

First of all you doing work to it did somthing to it. You should not be able to rack that gun that easy. And its possible you just got a lemon IDK .

[@johnnysix7162]

???? it's a 9mm, every 9mm 1911 is piss easy to rack bro

[@redmansfishinhol3508]

Understand Hope it all works out .

[@Mickey-hz3cn]

​@@johnnysix7162not that easy slick.😂

[@tonyhayeck45]

Always great info!

[@JKCullens]

Glad you think so! Luv you homie

[@ltx383]

Purple poon pounder? Lol. I’d call it the pocket pounder 2500 on an RIA is crazy.

[@Mickey-hz3cn]

Purple pride pounder😂.

[@mjeezyca]

Skill issue

[@travisgraff9261]

Why didn't you start with a quality mag

[@JKCullens]

Uh Wilson Vickers Elite mags aren't quality?

[@Mickey-hz3cn]

​@@JKCullensnot made for that receiver. Amature.😂 lol

[@mrflynn510]

Finally, someone says something about RIA other than, "it's basically a Colt, same tooling!!!!!"

[@JKCullens]

Well let's talk about tooling. I have access to better paints and brushes than Picasso ever had, doesn't mean I can make better paintings.

[@mrflynn510]

@@JKCullens RIA fan boys will lie about that Colt tooling to hype up their cheap lead eaters.

[@Mickey-hz3cn]

​@@JKCullenstruly a ignorant statement😂.