hayseed99
2nd February 2011, 12:48
I purchased my first 1911 a few weeks ago and was finally able to shoot it yesterday. I have been lurking on this forum for a couple of months so I figured I needed to let you all know how it went. First, here is the required pictures. ;o)
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When I first received my Rock I stripped it, cleaned all of the goo off of it, and lubed it up real good. Yesterday I ran about 85 rounds of Remington UMC 230 gr. ball ammo first without any issues. Then I ran a few mags of that same ammo mixed with Federal 230 gr. Hydra-shok JHP. It still performed flawlessly. I followed that up with a couple of mags with the straight JHP's. It performed perfectly. I used a combination of the act mag that came with the gun, two Chip McCormick 8 round mags, and two Mec-Gar 7 round mags. They all fed perfectly. The only issue I have is the ACT mag is little tight at the top of the magwell and doesn't always drop out freely.
I was shooting from 5 to 15 yards and could usually get 3" or better groups not including the occasional stray shot from operator inexperience. I have other pistols, but a few months ago I decided it was time to get a 1911. I am very pleased with the RIA and am very glad I found this forum to speed my learning curve.
So, chalk me up as a very satisfied Rock owner who has now put 120 rounds through his new toy and can't wait to do it again. I might need to start looking for a CS....... :)
Rick Jarnecke
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa421/hayseed99/DSCF0005.jpg
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa421/hayseed99/DSCF0001.jpg
When I first received my Rock I stripped it, cleaned all of the goo off of it, and lubed it up real good. Yesterday I ran about 85 rounds of Remington UMC 230 gr. ball ammo first without any issues. Then I ran a few mags of that same ammo mixed with Federal 230 gr. Hydra-shok JHP. It still performed flawlessly. I followed that up with a couple of mags with the straight JHP's. It performed perfectly. I used a combination of the act mag that came with the gun, two Chip McCormick 8 round mags, and two Mec-Gar 7 round mags. They all fed perfectly. The only issue I have is the ACT mag is little tight at the top of the magwell and doesn't always drop out freely.
I was shooting from 5 to 15 yards and could usually get 3" or better groups not including the occasional stray shot from operator inexperience. I have other pistols, but a few months ago I decided it was time to get a 1911. I am very pleased with the RIA and am very glad I found this forum to speed my learning curve.
So, chalk me up as a very satisfied Rock owner who has now put 120 rounds through his new toy and can't wait to do it again. I might need to start looking for a CS....... :)
Rick Jarnecke