Is 38 Super any good?

The smaller-diameter . 38 Super in its hottest loads offer greater penetration against light cover than the . 45 ACP or 9mm cartridges. Additionally, it’s a remarkably easy cartridge to handload with good results.

Is Rock Island a good gun brand?

The Rock Island 1911 is a great starter-priced 1911 around $500 that maintains the look of a standard GI model with decent parkerizing and surprisingly good trigger. But beware of some initial break-in, potential for hammer bite, and terrible GI sights.

How Much Is a Rock Island 38 Super?

MSRP $814. The M 1911 GI standard is a great representation of the original US GI combat issue 1911 and is chambered in 38 Super and built with our exacting engineering standards. Fixed, low profile sights and traditional smooth slim design are perfect for quick pull holster use.

Are Rock Island 1911s reliable?

SHOOTING, ACCURACY, AND RELIABILITY As far as long term reliability is concerned, the RIA 1911 functions the most reliably with standard 230 grain FMJ ammunition.

Is the Rock Island armory.38 Super a good gun?

The Rock Island Armory .38 Super is a solid GI type pistol. The RIA .38 Super is well made of good material and recent production is equipped with a ramped barrel. Overall, the RIA .38 Super is a good all around 1911. A problem is the GI sights. They are precise when carefully lined up but too small for rapid acquisition.

What kind of 1911 does Rock Island Armory use?

This is simply the .38 Super. The Rock Island Armory .38 Super gave the steel plates a good workout! Original Super .38 pistols were in the same configuration as the 1911 .45. This means GI sights and grips.

What kind of pistol is a 38 Super?

While Colt, Springfield, and Kimber produce good 1911s in .38 Super the pistols are sometimes difficult to obtain and pricey as well. The Rock Island Armory .38 Super is a solid GI type pistol.

Is the Ria 38 Super a good gun?

The RIA .38 Super is well made of good material and recent production is equipped with a ramped barrel. Overall, the RIA .38 Super is a good all around 1911. A problem is the GI sights. They are precise when carefully lined up but too small for rapid acquisition.