Updated STK100 Glock-Compatible Pistols from Rock Island [SHOT Show 2022]

[@Mr.Run-n-Gun]

Wow, seems like Martin actually cares about his consumers as much as his business.... Take note every American Gun company, save maybe Palmetto.

[@chrism4008]

Yeah, i really like this dude

[@Ideo7Z]

BCM and Barrett care about consumer rights and won't sell to any government agency in ban states. If Joe Citizen in California can't have a a .50 BMG rifle or 30 rd magazine, neither can their cops is the philosophy.

[@treverdavis5881]

I never wanted to go buy a rock island more than I do right now. Martin just sold me on his brand.

[@ScottStephenSmith]

100% agree. Looking at their whole catalog now.

[@robertparis5680]

i respect that they realized they goofed with some choices and corrected it. i especially respect that he admitted his barrel wasn't great and uses an after market. shame it's gonna take some fitting, but it's good to know there are options. might end up with one in my collection eventually, but i'll wait out till a solid reviewer gets a hold of one. now if he just gets a browning hi power to screw with fn, springfield, and gersan lol with a light rail and optics cut.

[@upsidedownpeon9984]

I would be all over a hi power with a rail and optics mount, even just the rail alone will make me get one. I like the options to throw a light on.

[@kushjones4848]

i’m going to make sure i buy a RIA gun this year just because of Martin. I love his philosophy on selling guns to the working man

[@mrarivv0007]

Same here man. These clips are gonna give him so much business, and hopefully that'll translate to more cool stuff.

[@bannedbycommieyoutube5time920]

Martin is a good guy. I was at an NRA show and he was there talking to customers. At the time, I didn’t know who he was. I was looking for parts for my XT-22 22lr pistol. He told me where he thought I could find the parts, and I told him they weren’t there. He took down my information and had someone get back with me that day stating that the website didn’t have several parts listed and they were going to remedy the situation. They also sent me the parts for free.

[@kingbaldwiniv5409]

I like Martin, Armscore, and RIA. I always slant in favor of the Philippines as well.

[@Murphy82nd]

I thought one of the biggest complaints was the twist rate. Did they change that?

[@RatherCrunchyMuffin]

00:02 holy shit, did you just tease us with an early reveal of the full size Miller Lite ABV-5 collapsible duty can??

[@tdlewis103]

Great interview! I dig that guy Martin. I have many of his 1911's. They always fire, they never fail

[@myelling7773]

Can they call it something other than the STK100? Like the STK101? So we know it's an updated version over the first gen.

[@conman1395]

The only difference is the optic mount. It's barely even an update.

[@martincolvill5453]

Gotta love Martin. This Martin approves.

[@triggerfingerstudios]

Aluminum frame is nice. I like it.

[@controlfreak1963]

Same with folks below - Why the 1/16 twist on the barrel? S&W did that on their M&P version 1's and everyone hated it! Reviews were showing tumbling on 124 grain rounds which is ridiculous.

[@williamjames5664]

1/16 is the best overall twist for 9x19, I had an original m&p 1/16, shot great never any keyholing, bought a later m&p that came with a 1/10 twist, did not shoot the hotter 115gr and 124 NATO, bought a 1/16 Wilson combat barrel, still shoots amazing. They use 1/10 because it will stabilize any 9mm in the short barrels which have lower mv, the original m&p 9 compacts were 1/10, the full size were 1/16, companies use 1/10 due to keeping cost down, one twist for all guns, its cheaper

[@GrumpyShihTzu]

A $499 MSRP is pretty dang good.

[@calv279]

I was hoping to mention a normal twist rate barrel of 1/10 instead of 1/16 it has now in the update version.

[@dj147champ]

the factory barrel is 1/10 twist , the 1/16 was a misprint

[@JuandelaCruz001]

@@dj147champ Good to know. Thanks.

[@lennylemens]

That’s not true it 1/16 I spoke with them

[@ricktenter1631]

This is the same guy bringing his gun company to the US? Good for him!!

[@ThePatriotParadox]

Out of everything I have seen, this guy and product along with customer service is doing better than 90% better than anyone else. Sending free plates, compatible, and wanting to sell it for $499... NICE MOVE

[@cristianvenegas3290]

This gun has everything I like in hand guns 🔫 love that design with the slide cuts nd that vortex venom was a perfect touch 👌🏼 I'm about to buy one for 600 probably tomorrow 😀

[@cristianvenegas3290]

On second thought lol 😆 the grip is too fat 😳 I do like the glock grip tho 👌🏼😛

[@randomactsofriding4850]

The reason we don’t like vortex pistol sights is they have yet to match holosun as features. We all love vortex and their warranty but they need to innovate and preferably just use Rmr cut

[@BertShackleford]

Off topic - Was BUL Armory at SHOT Show this year? I mention this for good reason. This year I have been considering a new 'his & hers' acquisition (we do one every year). Top of the list is the BUL Armory SAS II TAC 4.25" or 5" for myself and the SAS II Ultralight 3.25" for her. Which brings up two more questions if I may. Will there be a follow up on the BUL Armory Ultralight you had previously covered on TFBTV? Or perhaps any future coverage of the current BUL Armory lineup? Lately I/we have been hooked on Israeli products. Started with the IWI X95 in the hard-to-find OD Green and it has snowballed ever since. Nonetheless, I greatly appreciate the hard work that went into all of this coverage gents. Kudos to the wives, girlfriends and significant others for putting up with the controlled chaos that is _SHOT Show._ Stay classy my friends.

[@mcdoctorglock]

I love the .22 TCM 9R, I just wish we could get more 39gr projectiles over here so (we) the reloaders can keep shooting our pistols! I also wish Armcor would develop a AR-15 pistol in this caliber; with the use of Glock 30 rd magazines and an 8 inch barrel, I don't see why 2200 ft/sec couldn't be attained by the .22 TCM9R. The same ballistics up close as a rifle, just in a more compact setup.

[@JeepaDoodle]

Buying another RIA gun, it’s rare that a gun manufacturer cares and listens to its customers and admits their mistakes

[@edwinro77]

Martin seems cool

[@CGFIELDS]

Got to respect the Customer service 👏🏾

[@robertkidnley93]

Martin seems to be super stiff he looked like ricky bobby being interviewed for the first time

[@davidgraflex2065]

I really like the grey colour really awesome

[@redeye8526]

needs a rear dovetail still

[@aaronrred7037]

Love me some RIA

[@brianashbaugh2073]

Just got done watching the video at the range with the CEO. The adapter plate for STK 100 original. I just call and tell them about my STK 100.

[@FernandoChaves]

Love my STK100.

[@JackDaniels2535]

I'll buy 2 if they sell one in 10mm

[@calibre.4549]

Sir is it safe to use light recoil spring on STK 100?

[@TheSuburban15]

Which version will have a rear dovetail on the slide, and when?

[@chiraqkenny]

19 MODEL!!!!!!

[@genevandenham7999]

i have carried a glock my whole life. im 35. since i was 21. But glock had to know this was gonna happen. They refused to adapt to the market... Now this "platform" will become what the AR platform is. I now carry a Shadow Systems MR920 Elite... and i couldnt be more happy. Before my SS i used to carry an Agency Arms fully built gen 4 G19. But i had nothing but trouble with it so i sold it and went back to a factory g19. Every since then i would give you guys shit for your "gucci glocks" for a self defense weapon (as for competition i completely get it i compete and none of the glocks i use to compete with are factory) but when it comes to defense, reliability is EVERYTHING. But now... people get it. These guys have studied every square inch of what makes a base glock a "glock". And todays pistols built on that platform are killing it!

[@T.K.F.]

Great video but when is the rdb s video coming out

[@jkreviea]

If they took that design and made it have CZ-75 ergonomics, they'd have an absolute winner.

[@dondrino7715]

Proudly made in 🇵🇭🙏

[@ChaohsiangChen]

Is the slide Glock gen3 compatible?

[@earniebowman]

Martin is doing a great job!

[@Irishspartan1337]

Would rather have the option to get a plain slide so I can get it dovetailed as I preffer the rear sight infront of the red dot

[@Indy4706]

Martin the nice guy

[@Rusty_Shackleford1]

You have to modify a glock barrel to have it work? If you are going to make a glock part compatible gun, you make it all drop in compatible.

[@FernandoChaves]

Meh. Afraid of using a file?

[@joyroc885]

I guess put it on the list.

[@Mosrmosr993]

…but it doesn’t take drop-in glock barrels

[@MemphisMojo15s]

I have one (STK100) and I really like it. If I paid $450-500 for any pistol, especially a 9mm, it will be a Glock17. I can't see anything about the STK100 that is worthy of a price more than what I paid for mine brand new, which was $349. Had it been $400, I would have left it in the case. Part of the reason for me is the fact that it still suffers from light primer strikes on certain ammo with harder primers and RIA knows about it, but instead of contacting their sellers just like auto companies do with TSB's and stuff, they let the customer take a gamble..that's just wrong. They're well aware of the issue yet ignore it until your pistol fails during a self defense situation.

[@tyranidswarmlord9722]

Meanwhile here in the Phillipines, which is where Armscor is from, it costs $650 assuming no gun show sale :')... FFS...

[@MemphisMojo15s]

@@tyranidswarmlord9722 wow that's absurd!

[@brettwelch8368]

as a lefty, that would be an amazing pistol if it was ambi!

[@polskaoperator376]

Damn, at first I thought you meant politically and I got really happy...

[@parkerprecision6675]

thats why i went with an iwi masada. fully ambi out of the box and has optic cut

[@jacksonmartinez2639]

IM THE BOSS OF THE WHOLE WHOLE WHOLE

[@daneurope9167]

i hope ria put models with manual safety.

[@tweebthelerker3952]

I want one of these so badly. Been saving money for two months.

[@brianknight3750]

Looks really cool I hope to be able to pick one up and see how it feels soon. Looks like they got a winner

[@PhillMcCracken1]

Even though I’ll continue to shit on rock island I used to live in cedar and think it’s cool ria is building a factory there. Side note I have no fucking clue where they’re going to find 150 people to work there

[@tommymorgan9293]

Will the mags drop free now???

[@effu9375]

My mags drop free on my STK100. Mine are sleaved

[@keithstone5253]

Funny, impact guns is selling them for $573.19. So much for MSRP.

[@xxxlonewolf49]

Nice :)

[@caedmon232]

The 1:16 twist rate is a big time no-go from me. Anyone know if there is an after market barrel with a 1:10 twist rate?

[@Genesis23OPB]

jah seems a bit slow, wonder what their reasoning is

[@MTG9878]

Yes its glock compatible so u can use barrels made for glocks! It sounds like its not drop in it takes some work, in the video the guy says he has a Zev barrel in his personal STK.

[@caedmon232]

@@m4rvinmartian - according to youtuber "TheHumbleMarksman" 1:16 is unstable/inaccurate especially for 124, 135 and 147 grain. I had contemplated buying one and using either 65 or 90 grain underwood extreme defender ammo, but decided to wait and see if RIA or an aftermarket brand put out a normal twist rate barrel for the STK100.

[@caedmon232]

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[@caedmon232]

@@MTG9878 - not worth the trouble. Doesn't it sound weird that he personally uses (presumably) a 1:10 twist barrel but only supplies the STK100 with a 1:16 twist barrel? He mentioned partiality when it came to parts (his friend with Vortex), maybe he has another friend that had a crap ton of 1:16 twist barrels that needed to be gotten rid of? I kid, but it doesn't add up. No one else uses 1:16 twist barrels (and for good reason)...why the heck does RIA for the STK100?

[@kenedy4life]

I'd rather see a steel frame model.

[@ivannieves5708]

Id rather see it solid not screwed together like it was

[@01HondaS2kXD]

“Not everybody loves vortex. I don’t know why.” Maybe because their pistol dots are trash. Just a guess though.

[@mech970xr]

Yes something different form a Glock or is it ?

[@andreivaldez2929]

Kind of the same but with a metal frame.

[@bfish9700]

I don't understand why they can't use the gen 4 mag release?

[@andreivaldez2929]

Probably because the Gen 3 patents have expired. Have you noticed a bunch of Glock clones based off the Gen 3?

[@sethrich5998]

@@andreivaldez2929 That’s true about the Gen3 patents expiring, hence every company making Gen3 clones. But there’s nothing patented about the Gen4 release, they absolutely could have used it.

[@Fazmag]

All those negative reviews I have seen and they have changed... Nothing!

[@mabs9503]

big boss 😳

[@CreepyPastaSalad]

If they get these rolling out in 45 ACP, I think they'd really obsolesce the 1911s out there, given that the grip angle is preserved. I know I'd be interested if it still took the Glock 45 acp magazines in the aluminum frame.

[@nk-dw2hm]

There are a lot of 80% frames that preserve the 1911 grip angle but allow you to build out with all glock/aftermarket parts

[@CreepyPastaSalad]

@@nk-dw2hm I'm no builder. Neither the time, aptitude, nor patience.

[@nk-dw2hm]

@@CreepyPastaSalad I think lone wolf offers their frame in a "ready to go" manner that has the grip angle of a 1911, interchangeable backstraps, and a few other upgrades from a factory frame. I'm not a patient person and have built 2 and enjoyed it. The drilling for the pins was the only part that worried me since the rest is basically just "grind until smooth" I'm a big fan of building/customizing, but I admit $500 is competitive if that shoots decent

[@PhillMcCracken1]

Good to see the stk 100 is still meme tear trash. “the reason I made it aluminum is because I wanted to be unique” copies a different design but in meme fashion. “I didn’t want to reinvent the wheel there’s already so much aftermarket support” but you can’t use an aftermarket barrel even though we gave you a shit twist rate.

[@royk164]

Roy K 4 months ago I just got on on black friday, and what a turd, FTE, double feed, screws coming loose, 10 round mags only allowing 9 to go in, too much locktite on optics plate, no locktite on other screws, ill fitting ejector rod. These guns are a mess.

[@sebastianmartellisr.3587]

All power to those who like Round Trigger Guards on a Glock... However, it's not personally my cup of tea. Just like the New Beretta's, I don't want my Beretta to have a Rounded trigger guard

[@effu9375]

It seems like the square trigger guard takes up more space to me.

[@stufoo]

what is the likelihood of these to expand and contract due to temperature?

[@byrdland5790]

Its aluminum so it could but i dont see it being super significant but im not a metal expert or a gun expert im just a guy who likes guns

[@johnporter9378]

Gun is fairly decent, but not even worth $4.99 if you can't get any additional mags for it, can't find a one anywhere on the planet. Maybe hold on all the fun colors and make some mags, just a thought. Got it for home defense, but one 10 round clip, guess I need to make a paper weight out of this. Time to go buy a real gun, one that is supported.

[@drewmunny]

They run Glock 17 mags without issue. I bought one back in December and it's been great

[@jamesortega8681]

so the stk still hates lefties, and weapon lights still dont fit snug.... and the stock trigger still sucks,

[@zermomia]

Seems a nice guy from Philippine with a gorgeous gun and bashing him to doubt about drop in is somehow pretty lame....

[@SmokesKwazukii]

this dude is so goofy lmao

[@thedawnerparty]

glad you can drop in a Glock trigger bc the stock one on this is hot garbage. great frame and slide though

[@jeffreydawson1687]

It’s bad when the president of the company admits to an aftermarket barrel as opposed to the crappy barrels they’re putting in it

[@tperry101202]

this speaks volumes

[@TCLe]

What's your point? It's a 600 dollar aluminum framed gun and tons of people put aftermarket barrels in their Glocks and M&Ps.

[@tperry101202]

@@TCLe manufacturers should stand by there product if he feels his personal stk100 isn’t good from His own factory. Also as he mentions barrels will require fitting. And also as many people have already the factory barrel is garbage with its twist rate, the fact he want to replace it ON HIS OWN PRODUCT THAT HE MAKES show lack of care into the design of the product.

[@jeffreydawson1687]

Even if he does swap out barrels, as the president of his company, I don’t think it’s wise to admit to it. He’s basically saying their barrels aren’t that good.

[@JDTN1985]

Right or wrong, IMO I'd prefer him admitting to using a better quality barrel then trying to 🐂💩 us into believing his factory barrels are the best choice.

[@reginaldbron7097]

I like RIA and I've been very interested in the STK100, but what a weird, contrary interview. Other than the annoying, "Uh.." between every sentence, he makes a big deal of being "the overall, overall boss" yet shows a distinct lack of knowledge and ultimately impotence (at the end he says he can't disclose anything because of his "sister". I thought he meant "sister company" be he then refers to her as "she"). I've been watching STK100 reviews ever since it came out and major complaints have NOT been sight plates but the quality, the twist and the grip getting slippery. I've worked enough corporate gigs to recognize the C-level who talks a big deal and takes credit for everything they can and it shows: claiming the sight plate is the big deal when it's probably the only thing they wanted to address (read:easy") rather than own up to QA, "If they ask I'm gonna send them $25 plates", "I didn't want polymer, I wanted to be unique", from a company best known for their 1911s . Rather than be truthful and call it an alloy Glock clone, which tbh its biggest selling point. He wades into sketchy, almost dangerous territory about modifying parts/barrels that don't fit :o (again referring to Zev, a Glock aftermarket parts manufacturer). Honestly he doesn't even sound like a gun guy but a (bad) marketing guy pretending to be a gun guy. Claiming colors were a big deal and didn't even know where they were or his "favorite color" (white) wasn't there. That part about the grip, "it allowed me to change it because I'm a 1911 guy." . It's not like there aren't hundreds of articles out there that explains why the 1911 excels. At the end again he makes it sound like a big deal that HE is bringing the price "down to $499". Again, ignorance and small d energy, when every other vendor would simply say, "an MSRP of $499" which we would all understand what that implies. Ultimately after this interview I am _less_ likely to buy an STK100 because of this guy. Maybe he's just all coked up or something (sniffles) but the overall takeaway from me is that RIA is out of touch with their customers/reality and the STK100 is doomed. EDIT: People seem impressed with his Customer Service. I have no personal experience with that but I've read/watched every STK100 review out there because I was so interested. There only a dozen. If he's so great at Customer Service why not respond to those complaints/issues? I'm give the video a thumbs up for the interview/info but a thumbs down to Martin/RIA for disingenuous lip service.

[@relevation0]

I like most Rock Islands but this one is pot metal crap

[@kurzification]

70% of the parts are compatible…with some gunsmithing. Not really “compatible” then is it? For what purpose was this gun developed? For people who don’t like Glock, but want a not Glock to put after market Glock parts in after they have to jimmy rig it to fit in the non Glock? Just buy a fucking Glock!

[@northwoodsdad7506]

Let's not promote a show that doesn't support free speech.

[@sonofmandalore]

Just buy a Glock

[@andreivaldez2929]

Considering the price, and the people who usually buy from RIA, I think this will probably be the first Glock-esque pistol some will buy.

[@NobleOmnicide]

I have a Gen 3 Glock 17. I talked my buddy into buying the STK100. He loves it. I've shot it. It's great and the aluminum frame is a decent plus. All things considered, if I buy another striker-fired 9mm pistol, it might be an STK100 instead of a Glock.

[@judesheckelberg5135]

Yes, the gun was flagged, but I was a bit nervous while it was pointed directly at James' chest for what seemed like an eternity...

[@xxTALKxxISxxCHEAPxx]

It looks like it’s always pointed away from James

[@hanuman3527]

Sigh. A Glock clone that needs Glock aftermarket. Pass.

[@andreivaldez2929]

Said it last year, I'll say it again: What's the point? Honestly, outside of boomers who think that plastic guns will melt or break, who was asking for an aluminum frame Glock?

[@Howjadoo22]

Me, just because I enjoy aluminum frames. For whatever reason, I really want to see more aluminum-framed striker-fired pistols, and more polymer-framed hammer-fired pistols.

[@andreivaldez2929]

Well, I guess that it is novel. Just don't see a practical reason but I'm probably not one to talk: I've two 1911s and one is strictly a target shooting gun, lol.

[@NobleOmnicide]

My buddy has the STK100 and I have a Gen 3 Glock 17. All things considered, the STK100 is a great handgun for the price when compared to a Glock. Having fired it myself, I wouldn't mind buying one. If your excuse is just "I don't see a practical reason", then what's the point of buying a Glock over an STK100? Or any other one of the numerous striker-fired pistols out on the market?

[@Centermass762]

With that logic, what's the point in anything? PCCs are obsolete, .300blk works better in the same size platform. Revolvers are obsolete, semis do everything better. All steel and aluminum framed handguns are obsolete, polymer is strong and light. You could go on and on. Might as well only buy a quality AR, a Glock 17, and a Mossberg 500. What's the point in having any other guns?

[@andreivaldez2929]

Glocks just have a better track record of reliability and a larger aftermarket, and holster support than most other striker fired handguns. That's really the only reason I own one since I'm really not fond of their triggers or grip.

[@thebigmoizt3270]

Ew poors