How do Rock Islands compare?

[MajO]

Originally Posted by Dave Waits

Definitely a 38Super!

Dave,

Pardon my ignorance, but what would the significant difference be between a 38 Super and a 357 Magnum?

Best wishes,


Joe

[SemperFi1977m]

Im late to the show, but I have to agree with everything said here. I started with a RIA GI in 45acp and it never missed a lick. For well under $400, I couldnt of asked for a better pistol.

I just bought a longslide Match recently, and that thing is one of the sweetest 1911s Ive encountered. The fit n finish on it blows much of it's higher priced competition out of the water. The Match models get hand fitted and you can tell. The slide feels like it rolls on bearings, the feedramp is highly polished, and everything is blended perfectly on the back end of the pistol.

I like my RIAs so much, that I sold my Ruger and ordered another GI....but this time in 38 super! I also am trading for a used, but never fired Tactical in 45acp next week to fill in as my daily carry that the Ruger used to serve as.

You cant go wrong with their pistols; and if you feel you did, Arnel and Ivan will make it right without any hassles ;-).

BTW, Im with Dave....38 super for your next project! Or knock out 2 of your wishes with one stone and get Arnel to send you an additional 9mm barrel for the 38 Super pistol. Someone on the big forum just did that.

[Dave Waits]

Originally Posted by MajO

Dave,

Pardon my ignorance, but what would the significant difference be between a 38 Super and a 357 Magnum?

Best wishes,


Joe

sir, mainly one of capacity. Also, the 38Super is a good defense round on it's own. With lighter bullets, it's a hot rod just like a 357. Then there's the fact that no revolver can hide as easily as a Semi-Auto, especially a 1911. As stated in his post, you can also switch out with an extra 9mm barrel and bushing and have a dual-caliber platform.

[MajO]

Originally Posted by Dave Waits

sir, mainly one of capacity. Also, the 38Super is a good defense round on it's own. With lighter bullets, it's a hot rod just like a 357. Then there's the fact that no revolver can hide as easily as a Semi-Auto, especially a 1911. As stated in his post, you can also switch out with an extra 9mm barrel and bushing and have a dual-caliber platform.

I agree that revolvers are harder than semi-automatics to hide, usually, but the 357 magnum I had in mind is not a revolver. (I have a 4 inch Python and a S&W 640.)

It is the Coonan 357 magnum 1911. http://coonaninc.com/

I just didn't know how it compared, ballistics wise, with the 38 Super.

Thanks.

Joe