I've been looking into the Rock Island 1911's. Going out this weekend to shoot a couple that belong to a buddy of mine. He is an avid shooter/collector and loves his Rock Island guns. He owns just about every make of 1911's known to man and he tells me I can't go wrong if I purchase a RI... Pretty much backs up everything I've read on the net. I'd love to get one of the XT 22/45.

rock islands aren't bad for the price point another cheapy is Taurus, or Regent

I have shot several hundred rounds through my RIA no problems for the price they are excellent guns my only complaint is the finish is a little cheap

if you really want a nice 1911 for a good price. try ATI 1911. cant go wrong

I have a friend that used to used a RIA 1911 in USPSA matches...

if you can handle the size their good guns.

I have had three different RIA's. Other than having the feed ramps throated and polished, pretty much left them alone.

I am over 5000 rounds in my RI and have had one Stovepipe. 3500 to 4000 of those have been cheap steel case which I have seen a few other more expensive guns fail with. That being said I do have a Wilson combat spring and trigger. Not do to breakage it's just to hard to leave them alone.

I have a Taurus 1911. Didn't like it at first, as i'm not a huge fan of the 1911 platform. Butm i must admit...it's a nice weapon.