I don't think they had that on there when I looked at it, but I could have missed it altogether. Thanks. I appreciate the heads up.The RRA web site shows, "Coming Soon", so I would not expect to find one on the street yet.
OK, so let me understand what you're saying: Rock Rivers polymer frame is crap, because it's polymer (plastic in your words for the RR gun); but Glock's polymer 1911 would be great because it's a color that you like - even though it's also polymer (plastic, in your description). Is that it?a polymer frame 1911?? Blasphemy I say, Blasphemy!! JMB would NEVER approve of his design made in (gasp) plastic.
....now if Gaston Glock would make a 1911 with a high impact OD green polymer frame, I'd be on it like flies on honey.:image035:
I'm sure Zonker knows I'm just kidding (Zonker, I'm just kidding!!)Sarcasm is just not appreciated anymore. lol
JMB probably would've said, "Plastic? Whaddaheck is plastic???" :hand5:a polymer frame 1911?? Blasphemy I say, Blasphemy!! JMB would NEVER approve of his design made in (gasp) plastic.
....now if Gaston Glock would make a 1911 with a high impact OD green polymer frame, I'd be on it like flies on honey.:image035:
Glock would never make a 1911, Gaston's ego is WAY too big to have to admit in the name that it was designed by someone else. I mean it's not like he copied the idea of a polymer frame...oh wait...I love Glock too! I'd snatch a glock single stack 1911 in a heartbeat, given it retained Glocks level of robust quality. I also think this Rock River deserves a chance. I have some fat grip guns (Glock!) and depending on many factors, they can be very workable.
We'll see.
Lol just like JMB wasn't the first to design an auto-loading pistol, but what do he and GG both have in common? Both are thought of as the pioneers of their field because they did it the best.Glock would never make a 1911, Gaston's ego is WAY too big to have to admit in the name that it was designed by someone else. I mean it's not like he copied the idea of a polymer frame...oh wait...
I'm a lover of the all steel guns! For sure.I'm an "equal opportunity" loather of plastic for firearms, myself.
I'm a lover of the all steel guns! For sure.
My Colt Series 70 1911 is a treasure. My SAAs, original first gen SAAs that are 130+ years old and work like they are new - priceless to me.
But, for those who lock themselves away from the innovation of today's firearms, they miss a huge opportunity to use some of the lightest and best designed handguns ever made. Glocks, SW M&Ps, Sigs, Rugers, the list is endless. All great guns for today's shooters.
I'm not saying Glocks will, or could, ever replace my colt collection in heart and soul. Never!! But the guns of today, the polymer guns, have advantages that steel can't touch. You can call them plastic if you want - but it's some resilient, and robust plastic that has proven the test of durability, reliability, and for me - my trust.
I carry plastic on my hip everyday. I trust my life to it, and the lives of my family. Call it what you will, leave it alone if you must, but the only one missing out... is you.
This is simply the opinion of someone who loves old steel guns - heart and soul!
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Wilson Combat apparently beat Rock River to it with their Spec-Ops 9. If you know someone that subscribes to Conceald Carry Magazine, there is a write up starting on page 54. Only 36.7 ounces with a full mag of 16 rounds of 9mm ammo. the kicker? Base MSRP is a paltry $2,285.00.I've been wanting to get my hands on one of Rock River's 1911 Poly .45s, but I cannot find them anywhere. I thought they were out, but possibly not??
Has anyone seen one, or have one? If so, what did you think?
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http://cdn.glockforum.com/forum/attachments/f25/7076d1336618931-1911-mystique-glock1911a2.jpgLol just like JMB wasn't the first to design an auto-loading pistol, but what do he and GG both have in common? Both are thought of as the pioneers of their field because they did it the best.
When I buy a 1911 some day it (at least the first one) will be a basic, blued steel, 3 dot, classic M1911A1 style like they used from WWI on until the 1980s.I love steel 1911s! And I'll venture that I have many more steel guns without a polymer component in them than you do, and likely more polymer framed guns too.
So, to be accurate, I'm an all opportunity whack job who likes both - but I started out with and still love my steel guns.
Maybe the poly 1911s are designed to get steel headed 1911 whack jobs a polymer gun that they can recognize.
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