Rock Island BBR

TTv2 said:

Never really been a 1911 guy or much into .45 ACP, but i stumbled across these last year and have preferred .45 in a short barrel, but couldn't accept the 5 and 6 round mags that they'd normally be stuck with. Well, this Rock Island BBR is a doublestack and packs 10 into this neat package. Also, looks like a 9mm version has recently come out too.

I've read things about 1911's having issues with .45 in a 3 inch barrel, IDK how true that is. Maybe since these are wider than standard 1911's that won't be the case.

So are these doublestack Baby Rock 1911's any good?

BBR Series: Rock Island Armory | Armscor International, Inc

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I don't know if they are any good, but note Staccato does not make a double stack in .45 Auto anymore. While I may bet on an Officer size 1911, I'm probably not going to bet on a double stack 1911/2011 with a short barrel. That's a lot of work for a mag spring to keep up with a short barrel.

Make sure you can source those RIA (PARA style, I think) mags. There have been a lot of variation in size/capacity over the years. They are not terribly common. RIA may offer them, and you may not need a bunch, but even some odd-ball guns have easier to find mags.

If it’s the Para P14 mag you might be fine and you might not. Mine run reliably but they are old Canadian Para-Ordnance mags. Followers on the US made ones can be sketchy.

I'm a 9mm devotee, I see they have a BBR in 9mm now.... I'd rather have a Glock 26.

TTv2 said:

I've read things about 1911's having issues with .45 in a 3 inch barrel, IDK how true that is. Maybe since these are wider than standard 1911's that won't be the case.

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It’s not the thickness that has anything to do with it. It’s the lock, unlock & reciprocate time.

I've been running PARA 14 mags in my SAR K2 for years w no probs. If that is what the RIA uses the mag isn't gonna be the prob imho.

I have the rock island bbr. In general it's good, but it was not entirely reliable, with both ftf and fte, so I ended up replacing the ejector, extractor, hammer spring, firing pin, and firing pin spring (all Wilson Combat parts). I then tensioned the extractor, polished the feed ramp, and polished the frame and slide interaction. I replaced the recoil spring assembly with a flat spring and guide rode, but the rock island dual spring was actually much better. Now, it is flawless for about 100 rounds, and then it begins to jam a bit. Mine likes 200gr best. I do trust it when it fits my ccw context, but its 42 ounces plus loaded. Still not sure it was worth it.