RIA Tactical is on the roster. But what about finish?

[k1dude]

In the last couple Armscor Rock Island Armory Tactical threads, a few people were bummed the stainless and/or nickel versions weren't on the roster. But when I took a look at the roster there were a few inconsistencies with the way they are listed.

Some of Armscor's handguns are specified by finish terms like blue, nickel, stainless, and Parkerized. But the Tactical isn't. It's just listed as "Steel". So isn't "Steel" an all inclusive term negating any specific finish? I'd think a Tactical in ANY finish would qualify. Because they didn't specifically state "Blue" like on many of the other listings. Isn't every single Tactical made of steel? So all should qualify regardless of the finish put on the steel. And "Stainless" IS "Steel".

Otherwise, only an unfinished Tactical is technically legal. Everyone assumes the only one legal is the blued version. But the DOJ didn't state "Blue" like on many of the other listings.

The bottom line is, the way I understand it, is ANY finish is legal on a Tactical. Because they are ALL made of steel. The only other way to interpret the listing would be that only an UNFINISHED (bare steel) Tactical is legal.

Tell me why I'm wrong. And if I'm wrong, then the DOJ has a problem with the way they are listing models. On a roster that was written with VERY SPECIFIC LEGALLY BINDING TERMS, they were very imprecise with their lack of specific terminology.

[Drewski]

I have pondered that myself. I wanted to purchase a RIA but couldn't figure out which one I would actually get. I didn't really want the parkerized finish. Gonna check out 1911forum and see if any one there has an idea.

[Rekrab]

Pretty sure all the Tacticals are on the list. I know the listing on the list is funny looking though. I've seen two-tones on sale and the parked ones.

[munkeeboi]

Redondo turners has the stainless tactical and when asked it's ok for civilian sale. I was surprised

[LibertySympathizer]

I don't recall offhand, but there are other inconsistancies like that with other makers, and it is real annoying.

The finish should have no bearing and the "safety" of the pistol.

[k1dude]

Pretty sure all the Tacticals are on the list. I know the listing on the list is funny looking though. I've seen two-tones on sale and the parked ones.

Redondo turners has the stainless tactical and when asked it's ok for civilian sale. I was surprised

That's good to know! So we aren't only limited to the blued version. Thanks.

[sirnonz]

sorry old thread but are these on the list?

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/411538987

or

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_876/products_id/411538986

i see

EFS (Blue) / Steel Pistol 5" .45 ACP 6/19/2010
EFS (Stainless) / Stainless Steel Pistol 5" .45 ACP 6/19/2010
High Standard 1911 A-1 / Steel Pistol 5" .45 ACP 11/1/2010
M1911-A1 / Steel Pistol 5" .45 ACP 7/20/2010
M1911-A1 Tactical / Steel Pistol 5" .45 ACP 2/27/2011
M1911-A1 Target / Steel Pistol 5" .45 ACP 2/27/2011
Rock Island 1911 A-1 G.I. (Blue) / Steel Pistol 5" .45 ACP 6/12/2010
Rock Island 1911 A-2 GI FS (Blue) / Steel Pistol 5" .45 ACP 9/10/2010

[xxsleepyxx]

Anyone seen any RIA in stainless around OC and LA area? Just want to know stores which have em in stock.

[Bobotheclown]

I ordered a two-tone tactical from out of state a few months back it had no problems drosing it. So I'm pretty sure you're gtg on getting a stainless/two-tone/park tactical.