Rock islands new aluminum framed striker fired pistol

[Saltwater60]

Looks like a neat gun but too big for EDC IMO and most others. If they made a compact version it would be on my radar.

Rock Island's STK100: That's So Metal

I have several Rock Island Armory 1911's. I have always liked them and found that they had a lot of custom features and good accuracy at a reasonable price. When I got the chance to shoot their new striker fired gun, the STK100, I jumped at it. I found it innovative and fun to shoot and I think...

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[PA Guns & Ammo]

I see the frame is assembled like a BB pistol, two halves bolted together. Looks good but I question why they went with a two piece frame.

 

[Saltwater60]

I see the frame is assembled like a BB pistol, two halves bolted together. Looks good but I question why they went with a two piece frame.

I personally think this a a good thing for cleaning and maintenance. It is bolted together but I could see morons stripping them out. From what I read it seems like they have a fire control unit and maybe they will make it modular in the future?

 

[kev74]

I see the frame is assembled like a BB pistol, two halves bolted together. Looks good but I question why they went with a two piece frame.

Its cheaper and easier to cast/forge/ machine all the internal recesses when there are two halves as compared to starting with a solid block.

 

[Saltwater60]

Its cheaper and easier to cast/forge/ machine all the internal recesses when there are two halves as compared to starting with a solid block.

That makes complete sense.