Rock River Arms 1911

[brwnfldl]

Coming soon to a wish list near you.
Rock River Arms: RRA 1911 Poly

 

[shooter521]

Sooo... RRA stopped building 1911s a few years ago to focus on their AR product line. These days, they can't build ARs fast enough to even begin to satisfy demand... and now they're further reducing that capacity by reintroducing a 1911 line?

Interesting business model.

I do, however, like that despite being a polymer frame, it can still accept 1911 grip panels. I'm interested to see the price point on these, but fear they will be vaporware for a good long time after their official release.

 

[68_F100]

I am not feeling that at all.

 

[David]

Yuck!

 

[Jeremiah]

Sooo... RRA stopped building 1911s a few years ago to focus on their AR product line. These days, they can't build ARs fast enough to even begin to satisfy demand... and now they're further reducing that capacity by reintroducing a 1911 line?

Interesting business model.

I do, however, like that despite being a polymer frame, it can still accept 1911 grip panels. I'm interested to see the price point on these, but fear they will be vaporware for a good long time after their official release.

business model copied from springfield armory.

 

[shooter521]

business model copied from springfield armory.

How so?

 

[Jeremiah]

Over market, under produce. THey have been making limited numbers of 1911's and M1A's for a decade. They didn't make them unavailable, but they sure didn't make sure they were always on shelves either. I have seen more than one dealer struggle to hunt down a springfeild 1911. They also haven't grown to meet demand, which helps keep their costs high. They could increase volume easily, and lower prices, maintain quality, and meet demand. They seem to have no interest in this.

Its sort of a grand failing of capitalism that 1911's, Garands, and M1A's cost as much as they do. Cost should fall with time not rise.

 

[shooter521]

Over market, under produce.

They also haven't grown to meet demand, which helps keep their costs high. They could increase volume easily, and lower prices, maintain quality, and meet demand. They seem to have no interest in this.

Copy all and concur.

 

[jbombelli]

Nope. Not interested.

1911s should always be made of steel.

That's just how it is.

 

[rhino]

I've been wondering when someone would produce a polymer-framed single stack 1911. If they actually build it, I will try one (if I can afford it).

 

[Double T]

I've been wondering when someone would produce a polymer-framed single stack 1911. If they actually build it, I will try one (if I can afford it).

I don't see why they'd be expensive. Melt down some tupperware, pour it into a mould, slap a slide and barrel on. Rinse and repeat.

Part of what makes a 1911 great is the balance it has in your hand during recoil. I wouldn't want one regardless.

 

[lovemachine]

I kinda like it. Depending on price, it MAY become my first 1911

 

[Rob377]

Nope. Not interested.

1911s should always be made of steel.

That's just how it is.

QFT, +1

Darn shame it's come to this. RRA steel 1911s, when they were available, were reputed to be quite good. Now this plastic framed abomination? Ugh.

as to price and the failure of capitalism, what did a 1911 cost in 1940? 1960? 1980?
I'm betting if you adjust for inflation, it was probably more than a modern day 1911 of the same quality.

 

[lovemachine]

You steel 1911 guys are gonna crap your pants if this plastic 1911 ends up being the most reliable 1911 ever.

 

[Rob377]

You steel 1911 guys are gonna crap your pants if this plastic 1911 ends up being the most reliable 1911 ever.

Reliable or not, It'll still be a crime against nature.

FWIW, my Kimber was more reliable than my G21, which had to go back to Glock with a sheared of frame rail, so there! 1911 makes you a SURGEON!

 

[lovemachine]

Reliable or not, It'll still be a crime against nature.

FWIW, my Kimber was more reliable than my G21, which had to go back to Glock with a sheared of frame rail, so there! 1911 makes you a SURGEON!

No, a 1911 BLUE gun makes you a surgeon. Get it right!

 

[LPMan59]

unless this thing comes in at less than $500, I'll stick to the Springfield 1911s.

 

[Rob377]

No, a 1911 BLUE gun makes you a surgeon. Get it right!

1911 blue gun makes you a surgeon, but only a resident surgeon, since its a training 1911. Not a full fledged board certified surgeon. Only a real steel 1911 can do that.
See, like the inspirational video, there was some creative license taken to make the larger point.

 

[JetGirl]

Shark - jumped!

 

[Fordtough25]

Ahh I feel better now, I thought I saw a plastic 1911. Oh wait I did!