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We’re live at NRAAM 2025, and Rock Island Armory just dropped a serious bombshell. Their TAC Ultra double stack 1911 is now 100% made in the USA—and it’s priced under $1,000.
That’s right. The iconic TAC Ultra, once imported, is now being built at Rock Island’s new facility in Cedar City, Utah, and it’s better than ever.
This is a steel-frame, double-stack 1911 that runs Para-style mags and gives you full 1911 grip compatibility. It’s got heft, tight lockup, and smooth slide fit. No rattle here—this thing feels like it was built to fight.
Chamberings include .45 ACP, 10mm, and 9mm, all in double-stack configurations. There are also options for threaded barrels and adjustable rear sights if red dots aren’t your thing.
TAC Ultra model features:
- A 5-inch barrel with traditional barrel bushing
- Full-length dust cover with integrated Pic rail
- The new AOS (Agency Arms Optic System) for running nearly any red dot on the market
- Ambi safeties
- A skeletonized trigger
- And a rock-solid all-steel build
For those of us who’ve been waiting for a truly American-made double stack 1911 with real-world features—and a price that doesn’t break the bank—this is it.
Let’s be real: sub-$1K for a U.S.-built 1911 with these specs is borderline unheard of. Whether you’re into .45 punch, 10mm power, or 9mm speed, Rock Island Armory just threw down the gauntlet.
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You need to submit this for CA compliance, this is direct competition to Springfield Prodigy. It would be a big CA seller. I would be the first to buy.
This is gun i realy love and i want in my home for self depends