Rock Island Made a Hilarious 1911

[@TheJimminiShow]

I don't know why but I need to add this. The word hilarious is not inherently a negative thing . I think it's a funny little pistol. I never bad mouthed it. If you are taking the word hilarious as something negative, I apologize. Please take it in the way it was intended. If you watch the entire video, I did say I want to buy one. I would not say that if I did not like the pistol. I am no longer responding to people that ask me why I was being mean. I wasn't y'all just didn't watch the entire video and started typing first.

[@entubadao]

Thanx 4 xplng tht, Jimmy... Firstly it hurt my feelings... But now I wnt 2 buy 1 too.

[@thom4446]

I didn’t take offense to the word hilarious. I think it’s a great pistol

[@j.dieason7527]

Can’t believe how mean you are man.... I’m just teasing, I knew what you meant. Nice vid!

[@tamirobo]

Some just don't pay attention to what is said and watch the video to the end.

[@armedpreacher]

Thanks for your great review on this gun! A micro double stack 1911 is something I didn’t even know existed.

[@johnranyak1374]

I don’t find this hilarious, I find it absolutely gorgeous!

[@TheJimminiShow]

I meant hilarious in a GOOD way. Hilarious isn't strictly a negative word. I praised the gun multiple times in the video.

[@paratrooper629]

I have one on layaway. Could buy it outright today but is my birthday gift from my self.

[@jacknick429]

TRUTH !!!

[@ajalston1194]

Down right beautiful……added to my cart now

[@SpartacusX12]

Amen! Just bought one!

[@davidfigueira8648]

I own this firearm. I've put 300 rounds through it so far and have nothing bad to say about it. Cleaning is a breeze and I carry it every day along with 3 extra mags. Yes, I did say 3. My only "complaint" is that tenth round is a bit hard to seat without a mag loader. The porting in the barrel and slide does indeed assist with recoil and makes this pocket sized 1911 manageable. I recommend it to any full sized 1911 owner as a great carry gun.

[@TheJimminiShow]

Thank you for your feedback. It's good to know that it's a manageable firearm. Appreciate the comment

[@Fettigkeit]

I have one, I don’t carry it, but it’s a neat little gun. I like it for being a bit different.

[@davidfigueira8648]

@@joshfreeman1816...if you mean ambidextrous, no. Right handed configuration.

[@andrewilliams2751]

Where did you get your xtra mag from. Mec-gar?

[@samblock6773]

I love my BBR.

[@RonInNapa]

This is obviously a remake of the Para Ordinance Warthog, who made several models of the double-stack. I wanted to buy one 15 years ago, but with the $800 price tag, I had to be convinced of its build quality and reliability. After handling it at many different stores, not a single retailer had good things to say about it. Hopefully, RI has fixed all of the Para difficulties. BTW, with the short-barrel low velocities, hollow points are not likely to expand.

[@jstud999]

That’s the beauty of firing a .45 caliber projectile. You don’t need it to expand

[@cavalieroutdoors6036]

I think it does benefit to purchase a better recoil assembly than the one it comes with. But that's about the only negative thing I've read about them.

[@Hammerhead1970]

Exactly, warthog copy that holds 10instead of 12 or 14?,might be Great for somebody, but the lower velocity over the 5inch barrel, the sawed off chunky grip that prints, the 40 ounce loaded weight?and your only gaining 2 rounds ? Sig 365, over a lb. Lighter, holds, more,cheaper ammo,more reliable and easier to conceal.😂

[@jakebrake3000]

​@@Hammerhead1970 Yep, as cool as the gun is, the design makes it even more antiquated than it already was.

[@nhbountyhunter]

​@@jakebrake3000pickups have been around for over 100 years yet and not considered antiquated? It may look the same but I promise a 1911 from 1911 is much inferior to a modern day 1911a2. Everything from the metallurgy, production standards, machining, and ballistic understanding.

[@morteparla6926]

The recoil spring doesn't need to be changed every 500 rounds, it simply should be changed after the first 500 rounds. I don't entirely know why, but I assume it's because they put a different spring in the gun initially for break-in purposes. Also a note: the gun was initially supposed to have a fiber optic front sight, but the hot gas coming out of the ports were melting the sight.

[@ZootyZoFo]

It’s a 1911, it requires constant tinkering & repairs to run right.

[@dark2023-1lovesoni]

The card he shows actually *_does_* say EVERY 500 rounds

[@devilsoffspring5519]

I don't actually own any guns, but if it cycles fine, don't touch that shit!!! Change to another spring, and it won't cycle/feed properly. Put the original back in and it STILL won't cycle and you'll go bananas trying to fix it for the next 6 months! Finally you sell it cheap out of sheer frustration, the guy that buys it loves it because it works perfectly for HIM, and the new gun you bought to replace it with won't cycle worth a fuk either :) Note that buying the other gun back from the other guy doesn't work. Once you buy it back, it's not going to cycle for you--just him. It's the gun's way of letting you know that it's pissed at you for fcuking around with the recoil spring, and now you're the proud owner of TWO guns that won't cycle

[@searchBLOC941]

This piece actually has less felt recoil than my CSX. The weight and ports help immensely.

[@mt24Carson]

Interesting to know, thx.

[@cavalieroutdoors6036]

Does it really? That's surprising.

[@bailey9r]

I'm betting it is very loud though, deafening in a CCW event (usually no ear protection) right???

[@searchBLOC941]

@bailey9r it's not nece8any louder than my other sub compact guns. It's just quite wide in the grip and heavy. That's probably the only drawback. I absolutely love this thing, and highly recommend it to anyone who's interested. It takes the larger RIA mags for the FS Tac series, as well as some Para mags. I threw a skog band on the grip safety, painted the front sight, and carry a spare 20 rd mag with it. Super awesome setup.

[@H.R.6688]

When they first made these, they actually came with a fiber optic front sight, but they had problems melting and getting blown out because of the porting.

[@TheJimminiShow]

Thanks for the info. It's kind of what I was thinking

[@tonyromano6220]

That is a riot.

[@longrange425]

I like rock island, I’ve never had an issue with any of my rock islands

[@easyfiveOsink]

Well I had to send my 9mm 1911 back to the factory for feeding/extraction issues. However to be fare, It runs fine since RIA tweaked it.

[@Fettigkeit]

Same. Got this 3.10 too. I love it, as silly as it is. I had to have it. It’s fun

[@Hammerhead1970]

My friend bought a " baby rock" .380 version of a 1911, brand new,had to send it back, nothing but ftf and fte. Got it back ,took it to the range. Now it seemed OK, till about the 3rd magazine . Still messed up ,now it was a fte or ftf about every 20 shots. He ended up trading it for a used pistol at Cabelas. The 40 year old makarov was twice the gun. Just saying not sure on their .45 1911's ,but not chancing it.

[@longrange425]

I've owned a 45 and 10mm and have hade no issues I guess I got lucky

[@affliction1979]

This is my EDC, I absolutely love it. I have fairly small hands, so it's a great fit for me. Now if only I could tackle a Whopper...

[@michiganprotection]

Love that commercial

[@kojekiheibi6797]

Just for kicks, I have a 1911 type double stack that i built 60 years ago, it has an AMT 7 inch slide and muzzle brake 15 rnds . Also, just for giggles, I built up my Rock Island in 38 Super, by changing barrels and recoil springs, it now includes: 38 Super, 9 by 19, 49 S&W, 7,63 Mauser (loaded to shorter OAL) and a 22LR conversion. I have been reloading for 70 years, including 20 year as a comercial (class 6) reloader. It's been a great time, lots of fun and no ammo shortages, EVER.

[@bobstark4020]

Ok I'll bite , just what hi cap frame did you use 60 yrs ago??? Very curious.

[@bobstark4020]

Oh yeah, reloading for 70yrs, just how old are you???

[@nicklikesradio]

@@bobstark4020 he died. 👻

[@bobstark4020]

@@nicklikesradio did not know that. Thanks for the update.

[@jaycamacho8179]

So you’re about 117 years old. Got it lol jk

[@MrGetarealgun]

Looks like a copy of the Para Warthog to me. I sure miss those folks. Exceptional quality at a reasonable price.

[@buckleymordecai9605]

Sure does...but because PO is not quick on parts anymore, I'm getting one of these! Selling my Wart Hog.

[@MrAutochamber]

Wasn't the sell of Para to Remington one of the saddest things to ever happen in the gun world. They destroyed a excellent company. I wanted a 3.5" LDA for years and I kept writing Para asking them where they were. Little did I know it was probably lying Remington stiff answering my emails (literally years worth) saying "We are producing them they are everywhere " I was all over every online gun store and gun broker and Never found 1 new one

[@bret9741]

What a beautiful 1911 for such a low price and huge amount of engineering

[@cuda4094]

I don't know why it's hilarious? That's a badass gun .

[@Mission_Nugget]

I just took mine to the range today. Shot very well. And was above the mark on accuracy I was expecting. I added the magazine extension/pinky rest to one of the mags and it made a massive difference. I’d buy again. Great little 10+1 carry gun.

[@mt24Carson]

Thanks for the comment. Saw this at one of my LGS today. I am intrigued...how is availability for aftermarket or RIA parts, ie grips, mags, etc? Extended mags available as well?

[@LastGateFitness]

Where did you get the magazine extension?

[@bmwm31230]

got link for the mag extension?

[@timmyd759]

I regret selling my Para Ordinance Warthog.

[@yissnakklives8866]

I don't regret buying it :)

[@hoytmeplease11]

Still have mine, it looks like I carried it in a bag of rocks, the finish was garbage. Still love it.

[@EnergizerTX]

That used shell is not for quality control. It's for your FFL to submit to the state, in some states, for ballistics tracking... And the manufacturer I think has one too.

[@golfgunsandcocktailschannel]

I got a full size Rock Island 45 acp and I love it! This one is very interesting, double stack, 3.1 inch barrel 1911, 10 round chambered in 45 acp??? Really hilarious and I want one!

[@samhouston5217]

What holster do you use for it? I have "heard" that the mag release pushes in with some holsters.

[@golfgunsandcocktailschannel]

@@samhouston5217 I never tried to find a holster for it. No need for it.

[@samhouston5217]

OK, well I like my full size 45 Rock Island as you have and I "have a need for it", just can't find a good holster for it, so was looking for a holster for it.@@golfgunsandcocktailschannel

[@LawrenceFraker]

1911 Grip Screws aren't a slotted screw the way you usually think of them. The slot is actually dished, so you can use the rim of a .45ACP cartridge to unscrew them.

[@slayer8actual]

I have always liked how Rock Island and Ket Tec have had the balls to *modificate* firearms and put their own ideas out there. Not all of them have panned out or looked good, but I do believe Rock Island is onto something here. I'd love to see it shoot first, of course, before I give them my money, but I've carried subcompact 45's before (Xds 45) and have always liked them. Never had any issues whatsoever, including control. Those tiny 45's are not as difficult to shoot as some people might think. Very manageable.

[@jason200912]

Bbr is a downgrade from the original para design because the para could take extra slim aluminum grips

[@jakeduran5224]

They made this to compete with Para Ordnance 1911 double stack Warthog. Para Ordnance made the first double stack 1911 45acp, the P14. Then made the P12 officer's size model, with flush 10 and 12 round mags that also took the 14 round mag. They even made a LDA model. LDA is Light Double Action.

[@michaelcurtis8348]

And the P13

[@noclass2gun342]

Ahhh. The old baby rock... The porting is new. But the pistol has been in rock islands catalog for at least a decade

[@TroyGlaus-yv2yb]

Don’t get me wrong I’m not questioning your point. Rock Island does make a baby Rock in .380 acp. I’m just saying. I figure you knew this already though.

[@johnstandfell9458]

I happen to like the Rock Island firearms They are very well-known and very well built and Extremely accurate as Well they also have a lifetime warranty! The only thing I would Recommend is instead of porting the barrel is toreplace it with a unsorted barrel and put a mussel Compensate on the barrel!!

[@Abizzaman]

I own this. I bought it when it was first introduced. I flipped over a small version 1911. Mine unlike the one in the video Has a red front sight and it is not ported. I was very surprised at how accurate it is. I carry it. I find it heavy with 10 rounds. But its way easier to hide than my commander. Love the gun. If your on the fence because its small buy it. You wont be disappointed.

[@shawnlawrence4066]

Good on you! I'm retired military and used to run the shooting range. You are the first reviewer that I've seen that has ever done a safety check beforehand!

[@clydemann2]

Love the Rock Island 1911 series pistols. I own the hi cap model (14 rounds) 1911 like the para ord mentioned below in another comment. My favorites though are the TCM22 series 1911's and I hope that some day they will make a sub compact 1911 chambered in that round. Yes, I would (and probably will) purchase one of those mini 45's from RI. Great video, and I did subscribe.

[@pentecostal238]

I was amazed at the positive reviews and comments on the BBR 3.10 .45 that I saw! I own several 1911's...5", 4.25", and this 3.1". I've had the BBR 3.10 to the range and shot approximately 100 rounds FMJ through it, as I never fire hollow-points until at minimum of 100 FMJ rounds go down the new 1911 pipe. I had no stovepipes or failure to feeds in the first 100. Amazingly, the little BBR 3.10 was very easily controlled and no brisker than a standard 5" barrel due to the weight of the weapon with a full double stack clip. And, it shot a 4" maximum group at 7 yards, most of which were within 3". All in all I was shocked at how well it performed in every way. I actually feel as confident as I would with my Glock 30. I'll follow up with my further impressions after another couple hundred rounds a various types of ammo, but so far, I'd give this firearm a 9.5 out of 10. A little heavy for normal concealed carry, but if you weigh that against the firepower and knock down ability of .45 ammo, it would seem to be a very good everyday carry.

[@theshapeexists]

Change recoil spring every 500 rounds? Thats 2 range sessions for me. Lol

[@protoman1214]

Even during pandemic ammo pricing?? Jeez, nice flex big spender

[@theshapeexists]

@@protoman1214 hell no. Lol. Haven't been shooting since February. Im not burning through my pile only to pay 3x to replace it.

[@protoman1214]

@@theshapeexists haha good man. It's so bad I'm hesitant to shoot 22lr

[@thuss5162]

Hello poor people learn to reload its worth the investment a day at the range is no less then a thousand rounds i cast my own and load my 45 acp has better accuracy then any factory ammo and its cheaper for me to shoot 45 then 22lr. Don't be intimidated by loading is easy and kinda fun! Go Dillon precision. If you can!

[@protoman1214]

@@thuss5162 that's the goal one day. But from what I hear it's damn near impossible to find primers right now.

[@ravenrise320]

This is very refreshing to see. Since so many other gunmakers are crankin out almost nothing but 9mm, plastic fantastics and hyper priced 9mm calibered 1911's....that offer nothing that cant be obtained from less expensive designs.

[@Spyke383]

Well shit another 1911 I need to add to the collection. I'm still amazed at what you get on the rock islands for the money. I bought my 10mm 1911 from them because it's already had the parts i would have installed from factory. To this day the only unmodified gun in the safe.

[@scottbrown3674]

I have big hands. Love the side by side mags. Rock Island makes great fire arms.

[@tonymickens8803]

I got my Wife one, now she has an M&P Shield EZ And This one, I own 4 Rock Island 45's and they are Just as Tight as my Kimber And my Cold Delta and Just as Accurate.

[@MikeSmith-fq5dv]

I love my Rock Island gi

[@imthatguy1878]

The shield ez is a great pistol

[@tonymickens8803]

@@imthatguy1878 Yeah She Loves it but Now she wants Rock Island's New 3.5 Inch 1911 LOL!

[@Synistercrayon]

No need to pay 3k for a 45, or 1911. There are some great guns at awesome prices for the models

[@tonymickens8803]

@@Synistercrayon Yep and RIA Uses the Machines that the Philippines have had since WWII, That's why RIA's Fit and Finish is So Tight.

[@johnnybravo1022]

With slight modification a Pierce grip extension for the Para P10 Warthog will work on the Rock island magazine. Also with slight modification the Para P10 Warthog 13 round extended magazine will work. Hogue rubber grips for the Para will also work with a little material removal. Awesome little carry gun. RIA makes some great 1911 pistols, I've owned several in 9mm, 45 and the poor man's FN 5.7 the 22 TCM. Para ordnance also made some great 1911 pistols. The prices on the old used Para double stacks are continually increasing so Rock island has done a great job in filling that hicap 1911 void. Screw Remington. I have a Canadian made Para P14 limited in stainless that I will never sell. Awesome and accurate firepower. Learn to work on and tune your 1911, plenty of vids show you how to make your cheaper 1911 run like a 3 grand Wilson Combat. The RIA BBR gets 2 thumbs up from me.

[@stanleysbailey]

I bought a BBR 3.10 1911 A2 and I like it . Now I have 2 Rock Island the Tact II and the BBR 3.10 I love them both.

[@someguy5444]

Changing a recoil spring every 500 rounds is ridiculous 😂

[@hasgunwilltravel6840]

ROHRBAUGH R9 outer spring is every 200

[@someguy5444]

@@hasgunwilltravel6840 that’s only slightly more outrageous

[@hasgunwilltravel6840]

@@someguy5444 I understand just saying it’s not unheard of

[@JunkyardBashSteve]

I have mad respect for Rock Island Armory

[@phigdon3]

This is the first 45 cal I'm considering...My CCW is a sig p365...I like using Underwood Extreme Defender as my carry ammo...Their 45 cal round looks wicked for sure...This old guy does want a 45 cal at least for home protection and possibly CCW...

[@cbroz7492]

I'm 71 and prefer the .45 ACP..

[@billnewton3135]

My EDC is a sig p365. I just bought this gun and ran a couple hundred rounds through it today. I ordered a alien wear holster for it. This well soon be my EDC.

[@Osprey1994]

1:46 I wish the community would just pick one…are they double stack 1911’s or are they 2011’s?

[@TheJimminiShow]

See that's where the problem is, a 2011 has a removable grip frame that can be taken off of the upper frame. A 1911 double stack has a fixed grip module. The community doesn't need to make a decision, it needs to understand the difference in use the right term. There is a very distinct difference. All you have to do is look at the side of the box your gun comes in for the answer

[@ironwolfF1]

Given that there's porting right next to base of the front sight, a fiber optic front sight might not be the best option...gases could easily discolor the fiber after a few hundred rounds. And hopefully somebody in the aftermarket community will come up with a mag base plate that will A) give you a thickened bottom and/or spur for additional purchase, and B) a couple of extra rounds in the bargain.

[@YoluhFromTheJack]

A 3 and a half inch tall 13 round mag is exactly what we need

[@paratrooper629]

Pearce grips have finger extensions for it. I ordered 4. Likely to buy a 5th. As to adding rounds.... I have 3 para P 12 mags. Will have my local gunsmith modify them for my BBR 3.10

[@GreatWhiteCat]

I think the way they modificated it looks pretty nice, personalitally.

[@scottl495]

I really was considering this over the Glock 30 buttttttt that recoil spring every 500 rounds got me to change my mind

[@jasonmaynard8534]

I honestly trust my life with a rock island 1911 over any kimber any day of the week ria makes damn good 1911s

[@FuddsRevenge]

I have this gun and I love it. It shoots amazingly well for such a small 45.. its now my EDC. Jokes on you.

[@TheJimminiShow]

What do you mean the jokes on me? I love the little guy. Like I said I want to buy one. I just think it's a hilariously small double stack 45

[@FuddsRevenge]

The Jimmini Show lol.. I know dude, ive seen all kinds on mini’s, but never a fat little tank like this. Before i ever got to shoot it had already thought of trading off. I waited tho (covid bs set in) and thinking it’s physics didn’t really add up for a good shooter like the full size grand dad. But when i did finally get it out to shoot it i was very surprised . Still a tad more hop ti it but very controllable.You just gotta get use to the feel of its fat lil butt in your hand like a new girl. Hope you got to shoot it.

[@TheJimminiShow]

Gotcha. Yeah I will more than likely buy one when they become available. I have shot small frame glock 10mm, so I assume it should feel about the same.

[@allanbrown747]

How well does it conceal and what holster do you use . I'm thinking of trying to get one but that thick grip seems like it would print pretty good

[@FuddsRevenge]

allan brown ive been using an TX 1836 holster i bought for a Makarov but it fits it too. Its a lil chunky tho. I wear it wih a IWB in the kidney area. I have caught myself having to pull my belt to another hole.

[@jamesfoxx6650]

Ebonics kicked in with the modificate lol

[@Cosmic_Cowboy-0]

Not gonna lie if I got that I’d get an extended mag and a compensator to make up for its size lol

[@deanburney]

You ain’t wrong. My G27 is carried and configured as a 16 shot G22X for most of the year soon as it gets cold. Rides rock solid. Don’t even need tape.

[@ralphburch5815]

No compensater necessary.... the ports take care of that. I LOVE MINE! Less muzzle rise than a SCCY 9mm. A dap of heat proof white header paint on the back of the front sight gives excellent sight picture. Just don't use Wolf ammo if you don't want to soot up the white paint, lol

[@davidp4192]

Looks like a para warthog

[@roberttaylor6030]

Reminds me of the Para Ordinance Warthog, same thing really. Another one to add to my posible someday list.

[@matthewobrien2822]

I had the warthog and went to the slim hog. Any recommendations for locating para mags?

[@roberttaylor6030]

@@matthewobrien2822 The slim is just a standard compact 1911? It takes 6 round magazines? If that's the case you don't need them to actually be "Para Ordnance" magazines, any 6 round 1911 mag should work, Mecgar makes good ones. You can also use any other size if you don't mind it sticking out the bottom.

[@frankgonzalez3822]

I just picked up a para ordnance p13-45

[@galuyasdi]

@@frankgonzalez3822 P-14?

[@frankgonzalez3822]

@@galuyasdi Actually both. P13-45 and P14-45

[@jimmycomp]

Where is the rest of the gun? It looks like they didn't finish it and I happen to like rock island guns. I own a couple of them and they are pretty damn good. But how does a man hold on to it and control it with accuracy. That recoil has to be rough. I own a rock island in 1911, and it doesn't look like that. Hey, just curious. I thought Rock Island important their guns from the Czech. Like Springfield does, and they stamp their name on it. I like Rock Island guns, especially the quality you get for the price, but damn . If you can, will someone let me know if Rock Island makes their guns or if they import.

[@caccomacaco]

May be the lack of high viz front sight is due to the fact that the gun is compensated. I guess the temperature of those gases would just destroy the material of any high visibility front sight

[@TheJimminiShow]

Possibly. But a tritium sight with a white surround would hold up. It's more the fact that Rock island doesn't put many high viz front sights on their pistols.

[@jimc3708]

I remember when Llama made the Mini Max .45, it had serious quality control promblems, but the ad was for a little bitty gun with a whole lot of great big bullets, great concept, I glad to see another attempt at this

[@joyroc885]

I will almost always pick the a hammer fired gun over a striker fire. comparing it to the g30 I wish they would have made the barrel the same or close to the g30 barrel length 3.78". I would like to see RI come out with a 4.25" with a 12-14rd 45acp.

[@yissnakklives8866]

This is a rebranding of the Para Ordinance p10-45/Warthog

[@natmondz1]

upgrade the mag to a 12-14 rd extended mag w/ grip. and its good to go.. if they have one

[@ryderlayne6178]

Great video no other gun shoots or feels as good as a 1911 and this will be my next buy and carry gun

[@indymac7]

That is "Bang for the Buck" get it get it get it :)

[@black6944]

Will be buying one when it's available in my area. Outstanding Sir Thank You

[@ezeNdog]

That's awesome and u don't have to pay for colt defender 90 markups and still get a quality gun ... For me to fire 500 rounds will take years... I'm deadly accurate even with years in-between range visits, u either know how to aim or always need practice ... Maybe a mag grip extension for the pinkie

[@Coolguy2388]

What are your thoughts on this a p938?

[@TheJimminiShow]

I like the 938. It's a 9mm so different caliber, thus not a real competitor, but definitely worth looking at if you're looking for a micro 9 sized 1911

[@Coolguy2388]

@@TheJimminiShow awesome. yeah for sure on different calibers. I know RIA has one similar to the one you reviewed but chambered in 9mm just haven't found a dealer nearby that carries either on hand. Glad to hear your positive experiences with the 938, I am definitely looking to carry between these two.

[@KingFergus]

That's actually pretty cool, who would've thought about making a compact 1911...

[@TheJimminiShow]

Originally Para Ordnance did it with the WartHog, but Freedom Group bought and killed Para to sell Para Guns as Remongton. That went as well as you can imagine

[@georgekopsias9159]

I like how you brought our attention to the actual perpendicular through drilling of the barrel and of the ramp on the barrel. I was not aware of the effects of not having a ramp as part of the barrel.

[@mushmouth2029]

Really does piss me off to never see double stacked 1911s. Seems like itd be easy enough to produce.

[@TheJimminiShow]

Getting the magazines to reliably feed through a yoke style trigger is kinda difficult. STI is getting better at it.

[@drewt1081]

@@TheJimminiShow never had feed problems with my 14-45, but I attribute that to the ramped barrel.

[@bravofighter]

Cool offering, but I have to wonder what the muzzle velocity is on a barrel with ports an inch from the bolt face. Will the projectiles expand reliably? The .45 is still subsonic out of a 5” unported barrel, I’m a bit skeptical of the performance. I’m not a fan of a shorter pistol in a heavy caliber, all it does is spray unburnt powder and make fireballs. There’s a reason compact guns use smaller calibers, the recoil is less and the performance is the same, but without wasting powder and mag space. In 9mm, this would be a 13 rd mag, would still be supersonic at 7 yards, and your splits would be closer together with more rounds on target.

[@graycattactical1614]

That is a silly little gun haha. I'm sure they have that tiny little niche of the market cornered now.

[@FuddsRevenge]

Nothing silly. Its a 45 acp tank.

[@guy-ux7wg]

I have a full size Tisas 1911A1 service special 45acp and I've ran about 200 rounds through it and right out of the box without a break in period ran hollow point ammo and fmj ammo with no problems whatsoever and still runs. 100% accurate sights are dead on. Very happy with this purchase. It reliable and runs every time with all the ammo that I've put through it. Also runs good not only with the 2 mags it came with but other brands as well. I like Rock Island but I also love my Tisas it's very dependable.

[@nameredacted1176]

I carry the BBR 3.10 during the summer. It's actually an awesome little gun. A LOT of snap to it, because it's the size of a G26, but chambered in .45, and for my winter EDC, a RIA M1911 A1 FS Tac, We the people holster, deep FBI cant at 430. Both have never failed me, the crappiest part of both is searching for the ammo. But I've gotten pretty known around my local Turner's, so I get the call whenever the loads arrive.

[@richkidd1263]

If you don’t mind the grip ; to each his own, my concern is the 3” ported barrel. I’m curious what kind of velocity you’d get from it. From a defensive pistol standpoint that would be my concern

[@davidperry970]

Got a few rocks they all run perfect.

[@tonyromano6220]

Nice to know, thanks!

[@ralphreinhardt6020]

Para Ordnance P-10 clone. Very cool !! 🙂👍

[@SuspiciousGanymede]

Para fixed the recoil spring issue with a dual captive spring, maybe one from a warthog or colt double agent would work. Only thing I don't like about them is the proprietary sights RIA fixed that.

[@TheJimminiShow]

This one has two springs as well. One is captive and non replaceable, the bigger one is the one that should be changed every 500 rounds. I would assume that the warthog spring should work since the Rock island is basically a copy of the paral warthog

[@TheJimminiShow]

But let's face it most people that buy this gun won't put a thousand rounds through it so the two springs it comes with should be plenty.

[@freak6042]

I put my hands on one of these a couple weeks ago, and first impressions are positive. I haven't fired one but I think could make a good option as a backup carry or option for a woman to carry in a purse. Rock Island makes a nice weapon that is very affordable.

[@domnicclassi3823]

The comp ports would black the front sight even if it was LED,. There's gonna be fire!

[@tomservo5347]

This thing is a howitzer with a double stacked magazine that's pretty hefty. Don't let this give the wrong impression-it's weight makes it shoot the same with a full or nearly empty magazine and I was impressed with my accuracy the first time shooting mine. The ported barrel keeps you on target, recoil is tamed with it's heavy steel make, plus it's just plain cool seeing flames leap out of the ports in lower light. I chuckle every time I disassemble for cleaning and see the ridiculously short barrel in which the bore size is nearly a quarter of the barrel length.

[@osifielDoperAtive]

Had my hands on it... should have bought it. Next one I see at my FFL... sold! 😬👍

[@Ollegram]

Thoughts on the kimber ultra Carrey II? Is similar but it is only single stack

[@tomsawyer227]

nice video, would be nice to see it on the range.

[@oldschoolpaulie]

Back when I was shooting IDPA with my Para P14 Limited, I decided to take my P10 (Which is just like this) to one of the competitions to see how it would fare. I noticed NO appreciable drop in my performance from the full-sized p14.

[@noobulon4334]

Aah yes, just what everyone wanted, a 45acp contender in the sub compact category

[@dindoygabriel253]

I fully understood the word you use -hilarious, some people show their appreciation /approval/or bewitch via laughter and giggling or simply happy/merry just about anything.

[@lumapas]

Proud to be peenoise😅🇵🇭

[@jeremiahcherry5283]

I want to get one of these but I heard the retaining plug on them often ruptures AND sprigs have to be swapped out after only a few hundred rounds?

[@6lastresort]

I have a small frame so this is right up my alley.

[@Nikolai18A]

This is a common misconception; the smaller the gun, the more recoil, and the harder to maintain proper grip. Compact should be the smallest genre a smaller framed individual should look for to have a comfortable, safe experience.

[@royshobe6642]

Thanks for making this video

[@johnstanton2853]

Dark item, like inside of barrel, against a light background - you can see what you are referring to.

[@justinferrell173]

I have a llama minimax2. Lil bit smaller and the recoil isn't too bad. Not too accurate firing at much distance but does what it is supposed to do

[@EAS1513]

Something I’d keep in my boot 😂🤠🥾

[@TheJimminiShow]

Then you'd have a Rock in your boot! 😀😁😚😁😄😁

[@afroman5531]

Better then a snake in your boot!

[@atadbrooks8291]

What is the model number on this gun. I had no idea they had this many 1911s on their site! Thanks

[@Illbebacc]

Yeah that's a really modifacated 1911 lol.

[@zonseeker08]

Your lucky the heat from the dryer didn't set off a round. LOL

[@edwinpascua2653]

From my country..Philippines. Thanks for the nice review!

[@narendrairengbam112]

Are the ports on the slide tip along with barrel tip for muzzle break? Looks like it though.

[@TheRealZJE313]

I can imagine a recall on this little 3 in Barrel and 45

[@Gundog55]

Question....steel frame or aluminum? Kimberly has aluminum and they crack making Kimbers “Crap”! As for the spare spring having to be replaced at 500 rounds...that’s a lot like Kimber but 300 rounds less. Did I mention Kimbers were crap?

[@TheJimminiShow]

Rock island uses all steel in the majority of their pistols this one included. Offhand I can't think of any that use aluminum.

[@imonit1177]

The clown car of 1911's

[@TruckingShooter]

I always thought these are silly and absurd 45s, and I love it... keep putting off buying one lol

[@washingtoncountyboy5687]

I need this in my life!

[@gutadin5]

Go buyem dude

[@Jose-zy9ux]

How many rounds does that mag fit?

[@lauriebond9556]

I carry it everyday

[@illestmortal]

How do you like? I always did love those M1911 model kind of 45cal pistol. N to have one with 10rounds in the magazine seems great to me. Lmk your thoughts

[@itcaught45]

illest mortal it’s perfect for a smaller hand, a sorta strange feel she’s thicc. I went from a glock 19 to this and was a big transition but actually increased my accuracy although there is more controls I carry one in the chamber safety on left hand dominant and have learned to love this platform I’ve just finished working out the kinks to 20 round magazine so now there’s nothing in the world that can stop me nothing not the entire Chinese empire have shit on me.

[@illestmortal]

@@itcaught45 dayum 20rounds on that small 45? Lol some serious heat right there. Thanks for your thoughts, opinion and reply on this topic.

[@AlanMorris-f5f]

Sweet looking .45 I would try it!🇺🇲✌️

[@professorchaos8407]

What's hilarious about it? I actually I saw this at the store and thought it was cool because I actually am quite fond of the 1911, I was actually thinking about getting it. But now I'm getting self-conscious about it after this video.

[@TheJimminiShow]

I meant in a positive way. I love this kind of thinking from companies to do things outside of the norm. Don't feel self-conscious. Enjoy that gun It's a great piece

[@tylerleavitt2715]

That’s a nice gun. You’ve covered all the points nice video!

[@rodneyf.5110]

The kick on a 3 inch barrel is going to be rough!! The gun looks nice but you can keep the recoil..🙅🏾‍♂️

[@TheJimminiShow]

Nah man didn't you see those recoil reducing vents in the barrel and the slide... No I'm sure this thing kicks like a beast thanks for the comment

[@rodneyf.5110]

@@TheJimminiShow I have a 40 caliber 3 inch and man...I'm about to get rid of it. Recoil is too real when you're not a expert or long time shooter. I need that 4.5 to 5 inch barrel on those calibers.

[@TheJimminiShow]

Yeah I agree. I had a small frame Glock in 40 and it kicked like a mule compared to larger frame guns. And since it was my third gun I wasn't really ready for it so I ended up selling it. That double spring may help a little bit with the recoil though.

[@ralphburch5815]

Hate to disappoint you guys but you would be very surprised by how light this thing shoots. Those ports really work! Wouldn't have believed it myself until I shot one. Half way through the 1st mag and I decided that this ole boy is gonna be my EDC. Never looked back