Rock Island Armory XT-22 1911 22LR

[@nickhinman6429]

I have carried a rock Island .45 for last 15 years for work. I have no issues. Glad to see someone doing reviews of budget minded firearms

[@kennebecsmitty]

PRAISE THE 1911 GODS!!!!!I've been waiting for one of those forever!

[@antoninolatorre8355]

you are the only one that haven't issues and trouble with this pistol ... so long ... 😉

[@BR5499a]

Kudos to Armscor. While cleaning my XT-22, one of the smallest parts had been lost. A message was sent to Armscor asking for their help in replacing the part. Within an hour, on an evening, they had replied and sent me an email address to contact customer support. Within an hour of my contacting Armscor's customer support, they had assigned a ticket to my request for help. Customer service requested from me a little more information. That sent, support said the part would be on its way to me. In a world of not-my-problem, Armscor stepped up to help. I already liked Armscor's products and now their standing behind their product has solidified my loyalty to them. Thank you, Armscor.

[@Sam-iw6te]

First gun I ever fired was the Rock Island Armory 1911 .45 ACP. I was scared to shoot the infamous 45, but once I started I couldn't stop. I've gone shooting two more times since then, and love the good ol' 45. Have some trouble maintaining accuracy with speed, but if I really hold firm to it I can hit whatever I want. So far the 1911 is the greatest autoloading pistol I have ever seen.

[@timbopie4504]

@Michael Jordan not a 22 magnum either lol.

[@dannyscobee6530]

I've had one of these for a couple years & just love it. It does function better with some ammo such as CCI mini mag or better quality. Doesn't really like standard velocity bulk very well.

[@uglierthanmemh]

Great vid Sootch00. I've had a RIA .45 for at least 5 years. Put well over 2000 rounds through it and have never had any problems. Have a friend that has a Para-Ordinance 1911, and we shot them both side by side. We both preferred the RIA. LOL!!!

[@brownro214]

Ordnance

[@jordanaug81]

Now that things have normalized and you can find .22LR in bulk for reasonable prices again, I've started shooting it again. Man I forgot how much fun .22LR was. A .22 anything is fun, this Rock River 1911 looks like a blast.

[@06GTblue]

First review i have seen on the XT-22. Nice rimfire handgun. Thanks Sootch

[@avlisk]

As Johnny Cash once sang, "The Rock Island Line is a mighty fine line." I won't argue with JC.

[@johnwesley1660]

It looks like the the 22 rounds were not stabilizing. It appears the bullets were hitting the target side ways (hey holed).

[@fordxbgtfalcon]

All these awesome guns coming out and I'll never get to own any of them living here in California........ If I ev er come into some money im moving to a free state.

[@malfunction6993]

You should check out Australia's laws. The only place in the world where the powers that be actually say that self defense is not a valid reason to have a gun.

[@ashleyhamby2666]

Don’t have to save as much as you think .. most states don’t rob you like California, I did it in 2015 Cali to Iowa . Good luck to you ,hope you escape If you are in a trade union look up other states and transfer your books or start calling other company’s for what ever job you have you would be surprised how places will let you interview over the phone and fax your papers to them ... escape !!!

[@craigkaschan4822]

One kilobyte of ram you think you got it bad I live in Australia the worst country on earth.

[@crevisb1969]

Get away from that communist state!!!

[@crevisb1969]

$500 House payment in ohio here

[@slsk9]

I have the combo setup. You do not have to remove the plug to reassemble. Just depress the guide rod and insert the barrel. Very simple.

[@MoreAmerican]

I want 22 of these to arm my child army

[@MoreAmerican]

Militia* 😎

[@tinafey4907]

MoreAmerican Too funny y friend! Lol! Yes, it'd be a good gun to start the kids out on-once they've got down some basic skills. Take care! ☺

[@Nostrildomus]

Stay away from sperm banks , except to donate your child . Thanks

[@Nostrildomus]

California should ban electricity along with any appliance that uses it . Electricity is very dangerous even to professionals . Thanks

[@tinafey4907]

shannon james Sperm banks, too funny! 😂

[@howardhuggins6744]

Years ago I had an opportunity to purchase the then-new Colt/Walther .22-45 for an excellent price (right st $250.00 IIRC) so I did and never looked back. It isn't a true M1911A1 full-sized pistol I'll grant you but thus far I've not had a single hiccup at all. The only downside is there were no spare mags to he had initially, but that problem has been taken care of. Now with this full-sized variant I can see myself liking it. A LOT. But the price, while not outlandish, is a bit steep IMO and I'm holding off a bit until they (maybe) come down in price. I'm just choking on the asking price right now. Still, I'm liking this pistol enough that it looks like it will be able to join the stable of other goodies in the safe and still be able to practice with without breaking the bank. I hope. Great job on the review and I appreciate your candid reviews of the gear you test on your show. Be Safe, God Bless. Long Live the Republic and all that Jazz.

[@2josegonzalez]

Thanks for your review, that's a nice pistol! I love the fact that you can separate the barrel from the frame and give it a proper cleaning and maintenance. I hate the 22s that have a fixed barrel attached to the frame, they're a pain in the butt to clean them! Once again, thank you for yr review and for all you do for our gun community. By the way sootch00... you look tired. I hope everything is going well.

[@mrfuzzyibrows]

i love my 2-tone standard fs model. i bought mine used with (4) colt 8 round mags and houge grips that makes it so comfortable to shoot for 500. the only thing i had to do was paint the front sights red to make it stand out more since its just flat black.

[@RazorTube55]

Great video. When will you do a review of the XT 22 Magnum?

[@GunCollector007]

The internals are pretty interesting. I don't like the new logo placement, prefer it in the rear of slide like they have done in last couple of years.

[@johnd4348]

Great video as always. Keep up the good work. I have a Siq 1911 22 made by GSG. aluminum frame. When it wears out Rock Island will be my next 1911-22.

[@tinafey4907]

Hi Sootch! Great video! I didn't know that Armscor was the only maker of the 22 tcm round, very interesting! Thanks for all the information. I agree totally about starting folks off with the 22 lr first. Like you said, helps to get over the initial fears. No problems with the rimfire cartridges through this gun? Awesome! Yep, they can be tricky sometimes. Take care and God bless! ☺ The Rev.

[@sluggoa]

Just last week I bought a new Walther/Colt .22 1911 Gold Cup from my local gun shop for $375 out the door..included tax , backround check etc. I agree with other posters, it sure looked like those shots were key holing......

[@PrimaryArmsOptics]

Best DJ in the industry! 💃🏼🕺🏼

[@GunsWithGage]

Nice! I will definitely buy the 22mag version

[@prayangoud1647]

if the barrel was thinner, the board axis would be lower which could add on to the muzzle flip, even though it already has low recoil

[@royphelps8084]

September of 2020 , I cant find just the 22 long rifle version of this . Everyone tells me just to buy the 45 and 22 long rifle combination set . I'm thinking about ordering it and sending it to my dealer for paperwork. Been waiting to update my 45 slide anyway, I'm getting to have problems seeing the sights on my old government model. Hopefully itll have the same sights as my 10mm and 9mm 22tcm combo.

[@kimberlysanchez6213]

Another awesome review!Can't wait for the next one.

[@leetrotboswell6273]

I hope I can find one . I like the houge grips . Those are the same magazines kimber uses so getting extras shouldnt be to bad . A store in my area sells them

[@davidskaggs9914]

Got one in 22mag and love it

[@malfunction6993]

Request a review on the Rock Island Armory XT-22 Magnum.

[@jacksonboone8396]

Just got 1 last month. I used federal premium jacketed hollow points. After 50 rounds not 1 single problem. Maybe i got lucky.

[@royphelps8084]

Ive been hunting for 1 of those ! Looks like the only way, is try for the 22lr/45 combo !

[@randalthor3919]

Hey sootch, big fan here as well as a novice when it comes to firearms. Have you done a video of your all time favorites in each respective firearm category/type?

[@Justin-nr1mj]

The Colt .22 1911 that Walther makes is still my preference.

[@gollygeewizard]

It looks like the round are all key-holing the target.

[@Player_Review]

Seems like a good trainer for a real 1911. Can introduce skittish shooters with a .22 and then give them the real thing in .45ACP and they'll have more confidence and lack of flinch.

[@victorescamilla4145]

22 TCM with 17 rounds magazine 1911 perfection it should be granted? But the bullets need more powder or grains I love it thanks Victor

[@royphelps8084]

I got a 22magnum, was cutting weeds at the creek water edges , having hard time finding a 22lr , or a 22lr upper that's affordable

[@carrywhite584]

I have the Walther/Colt. They are nice as well

[@JediSentinal]

thats one hell of a pretty pistol

[@dewayner5388]

My understanding is that this pistol was chambered in 22 WMR? Am I mistaken?

[@spacemanmoe5622]

Up late, nice pistol. keep the videos coming

[@AndrewSimpson-us9lf]

That threaded recoil spring plug looks like it could work loose and would have to constantly be checked. Guess Id need to see it in person to see what the deal is with that.

[@jsog6]

So this is a cross between a 1911 lower and a 92F upper: target looks the round was tumbling: JSOG6

[@patrickandrade6743]

You're better off with a Browning Buckmark or a Ruger Mark 3 or 4. There is no reason to me to own this in the 1911 platform

[@igorglouch]

I found one in my local gun store for $465. Not that bad. I'll try to find better deal , but i will buy it soon

[@QarthCEO]

Not bad?? $465 for a Filipino 22lr pistol when you can get any number of better American or German-made 22lr pistols for half the price? Are you mental?

[@joeyacosta1871]

It's a real Sig .in the first models ever made .1871

[@alanjhornung7077]

Sweet ! Great Review & Vid!

[@michaelc3416]

I was thinking WOW an actual all steel, 1911 based 22LR! And I've been really impressed with my RIA .45 too. Yeah, the price is maybe a bit steep but for a quality all steel gun I could live with that. Then I saw that it didn't have a last round hold open. :-( Shame on you RIA! It has the notch on the slide, and it has the bolt stop... what gives? Not sure what you meant about that being "typical". All of my .22 pistols have a last round hold open. AND the .22 Magnum version does function as it should in this regard. They should have designed the magazines, or redesigned the bolt catch to make it work like a proper gun, IMO. Oh well, guess I'll pick up a new Mark IV 22/45 Tactical instead...

[@ryanvargas4889]

Come for the EDC stay for the EDM... lol, actually both.

[@scottydouglass1892]

When I was a kid, we always said we could ride our bikes faster if we wore our hats backwards. And your dog could run faster with their ears flipped backwards, I think you shoot faster with your hat on the same way

[@robertfink1126]

Does this 1911 XT shoot 22 long rifle Excellent review of this firearm

[@robertmcmahon1221]

Very well done.

[@lanegibson1112]

What if it was in 17hmr that would be awesome

[@3ducs]

It's on my list. I'd like to see a threaded barrel though. Wonder if the upper conversion is available as a separate unit?

[@EvendimataE]

my friends in the philippines let me shoots its xt22.....i like it..... it feels like a real pistol than my browning buckmark :D....i hope they will have it approved in california

[@Cheese-hi5ix]

This is like if a beretta and a 1911 had a child.

[@oldguytool1735]

Hey Sootch, great review as usual. But I don't understand why you have to remove the slide plug to put the recoil spring/guide back in. Why can't you just reverse the disassembly? Or alternatively, install and compress the spring/guide and then slide the barrel in. Just curious about why the extra steps.

[@immckeeuc]

Hello Sootch, fairly new to your channel maybe last year or so,, have watched many of your older videos especially on CCW and home defense.. Thank you ... really appreciate your scriptural over tone and commitment to our country.. a little off topic, but would appreciate your thoughts regarding how often to alternate loaded magazines .. I have my concealed carry and a couple of other pistols for home defense , how often would you recommend changing out mags so as to not have mag spring fatigue monthly, or ?? also if you use fmj for defense loads heavier or lighter .. 115/147.. many thanks for your great videos God's Blessings.. MM

[@drafsman7456]

i didn't think 22lr "shot" would cycle a semi automatic.

[@GarrettMedicFennec]

drafsman dad got a ruger 22 pistol it works just fine better than I expected anyhow

[@QarthCEO]

Is your dad shooting 22LR shot out of it? Doubt it.

[@edwingallardo5992]

president excellent pistol fantastic great alot of fun shooting there great excited everyshoot perfict fantastic have nice day "

[@lmomechtech7709]

If you can remember, how many mags shot before the shooting got flakey from the dirty .22 ammo?? Curious, as I have the XT but haven't really got into a marathon plinking time with it.

[@silverhorder1969]

WHen you were shooting at the paper target it looked like the bullets were tumbeling and hit the target sideways.

[@gutezbruma8296]

wooow!!! perfect... best of the best .22

[@hermannnavarro1287]

Which of these three pistols do you prefer ? XT22 RIA, CHIAPPA 1911 22 or TREJO 22 2GT?

[@mo_viking7075]

Been waiting for this one, solid review again, thx. LLTR. Later man.

[@johncollins1497]

Can you review the 22 magnum version

[@noormaes3344]

following i love this wosk light

[@danbywater6333]

Scotch since the 22 ammo is getting so hard to get would this pistol be available in the 17 caliper and 45 that would be awesome and the prices you said were awesome

[@44bulldogitsmypet]

review the sig sauer tacops 1911 45 it's sweet!!!!

[@Durandarte3004]

Looks more reliable than the keltec pmr 30....beter quality?

[@TheHortond]

That is awesome. Where did you find .22lr? The gun is alright too.

[@CCPvirus141]

are there any companies that make a 1911 with a slide just like that one but in 9mm or 45acp?? I love that open top slide design.

[@WeCube1898]

RIA

[@bosse641]

Wouldn't that be a perfect self defense gun ?

[@nekiafontanez2456]

John Grytbakk no go with a .380 or 9mm

[@genarogarza376]

what ammo are you using for such reliability? I bought this gun and hate it. I have to buy the highest power 22s to get it to have enough recoil to move the slide back and feed the next round. had I known it was so picky on ammo it uses , I would bought the ruger 22/45 instead

[@WeCube1898]

Parang nakita ko na Ito sa Pilipinas.😊

[@terrygraham1877]

Have you tried the Beretta M9 .22 Cal? It's a smooth shooter as well.

[@rippinrclife1219]

it looks as if the rounds are tumbling if you look at the paper...hmm???

[@ZeroFourTwentyFive]

gggsquared 333 that's what it looked like to me. Those were big holes for .22. That's not normal.

[@bigalfrombrewster1842]

I wonder if you can change the barrel and slide to trade up to 45 maybe 10mm that would be great!

[@McCuneWindandSolar]

can you also get a 9mm conversion It would be cool to get one with my rock Island Armory 1911 9mm/22TCM Double stack 17 rounds in the magazine. It would be cool if there is a slide and magazine that would fit the 1911 I have. and I want more than just 10 rounds.

[@johnpately6911]

I would like to see a 380 in the 1911 configuration.

[@tonyromano6220]

Mini Rock!

[@patrickcorr9276]

Hi Sootch, I asked a question a few days ago about eye dominance when shooting pistols. But now i am wondering how should i shoot rifles if i am left eye dominant and right handed. should I which hands or eyes?

[@earlgateman3755]

Any tendency for the guide rod plug to turn out? It looks loose with nothing to keep it in place.

[@willharrison7731]

I have a Kimber 22 & a G.S.G, 22 modified & I'll pass on this one.You can't beat the S&W 41.The S&W Victory or Ruger MK 4 would be better.

[@chuckchase8432]

At 12:39 you said linkless design with standard 1911 pistols. I've never seen linkless, only linked?

[@stephensimpson3962]

I have the gsg .22 1911 pretty good gun wonder if this one will be California legal

[@QarthCEO]

This 1911 in 22LR costs 100 bucks more than their actual 45acp 1911... wierd.

[@kHolm]

Xaro Xhoan Daxos cheaper to feed tho

[@QarthCEO]

All 22's are cheaper to feed, that goes without saying. But it makes absolutely no sense for a 22LR version of a 1911 to be more expensive than it's full sized brother. Beretta's M9-22 is awesome, holds 15 rounds, and is 350 bucks; alot cheaper than a full size M9. That's how it's supposed to be. Not to mention you can get Colt's all metal 1911-22 for a hundred bucks less than the Rock Island or even Sig's 1911-22. 450 bucks for this Armscor 22lr pistol makes no sense.

[@QarthCEO]

Not to mention you can get Colt's all metal 1911-22 for a hundred bucks less than the Rock Island. 450 bucks for this makes no sense. Armscor needs to reflect on this and lower than price if they expect it to sell.

[@kHolm]

well i dunno much about american pricing on firearms, given im not american, but is it not logical that (i assume) bigger manufacturer like colt can sell cheaper given their size and/or market-deals? The 1911 is a colt pattern is it not?

[@mo_viking7075]

I'd guess more machining, assembly, and/or fitting time.

[@danbywater6333]

Sweeeeeeet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jimhovater8755]

What holster are you using? TIA

[@YungFudd1776]

Personally, i like the 1911 because of how it looks, as well as the history. This model just looks weird.

[@edwingallardo5992]

President better pistol great excellent is good for shooter expert"shooting really good alot of fun"we like that gun"

[@scootdawg3535]

ive been wanting one of their 2011 compacts in .45 but everywhere i look they are out of stock.....not sure why. any thoughts?

[@thalo215]

If you happen to get one like this will it accept aftermarket sights?

[@Dogegun508]

i have one but mine has a failure to cycle i dont know why?

[@rugerluger5446]

Hey Don, can you do a video on pistol bore sighting?

[@mariomacias3830]

Magnifico modelo de pistola, lastima que aqui en mi Pais Mexico, no la venden en el mercado libre.

[@charlesjones3024]

I have a 1911 380 auto black label where is the best parts to lubricate

[@wonderoushistoryofclassicf9193]

hey stooch00 you have a small typo in your description

[@wonderoushistoryofclassicf9193]

David B lmao thats the intention

[@egoeterno]

THAT ARM IS THE EJECTOR...NOTHING ELSE...

[@ScotWalt858]

Nice!