Gun of the Week: Rock Island Armory 1911 Tactical II

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posted on April 7, 2014
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Learn more about Rock Island Armory's 10 mm 1911 Tactical II with this video, hosted by American RIfleman's Associate Editor, Joseph Kurtenbach.
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