R.I M200

armednfree · December 3, 2018, 04:19 PM

My buddy showed me his Rock Island M200. He had purchased it last May from Rural King for $220. This feels like a cross of the D frame Colt and the K frame Smith. It actually feels very good in the hand with it's plastic grips.

I checked the trigger and found it very nice. Good DA pull and a SA break that was crisp. I asked him if he did a trigger job on it. He said all he did was flush out the factory oil and grease it with Mobil 1 full synthetic bearing grease. He said he had about 300 rounds through it but he keeps it on his computer desk with snap caps in it. He said there's a small spot on the wall he dry fires at in both DA and SA modes. He tells me it is pretty accurate.

I wanted a 4" 38 just to plink with 148 grain BB wadcutters. I looked for a S+W 10 or 64, police buy backs. It seems if you see them on a dealer shelf they are a bit pricey. From what I've seen people order on line it really seems like pot luck. So I'm thinking for a bit over $200 this might not be a bad call.,

Buckeye! · December 3, 2018, 11:18 PM

I had the snubbie model ... I ran just short of 500 rds thru it ... I had no complaints.. I had ever intention of getting a four inch model .. But never got around to it ... Mine had a surprising good trigger .. Your description of the size is right on .. It sets perfectly in between a D & K size frame ... I found my M206 to shoot POA with 148gr LWC and 158gr LRN ..

**Aguila Blanca** · December 4, 2018, 12:13 AM

https://ezine.m1911.org/showthread.p...evolver-Review

I own one of the snubnose models, just like the one in the review. I like it.

TruthTellers · December 4, 2018, 12:41 AM

Thought about the M200 at one point. Decided a .357 with a 4 inch barrel is a better option, got a used gen 1 Charter Arms with adjustable sights for $250. Been happy with it, even though it's a 5 round, not a 6.

Got the snub Rock Island instead. Weight tames the recoil well.

armednfree · December 4, 2018, 12:17 PM

There is absolutely no SD factor here or combat shooting. One round at a time slow fire in SA mode. Just chillin'

I did note that the barrel wasn't crowned. I have a 38 pilot coming so I'll put an 11 degree on his then mine when I get it.

Cheapshooter · December 4, 2018, 03:43 PM

Been looking at the 2" model. I already have a 4" HB S& W Model 10 that I bought new about 40 years ago. Looks like the day I bought it. I also have a Ruger GP 100 6", a 2" Windicator, and an LCP for pocket carry. Want the RI snubbie just ' cause. Not sure I would bother with the crown work if the gun is already shooting accuratly. My Windicator with the infamous "sawed off" barrel does fine without any crown work.

Dan-O · December 4, 2018, 06:18 PM

The 206 2” version is on my “want to buy” list.

Targa · December 4, 2018, 08:59 PM

I would really like to see a .22 version of it.

Cheapshooter · December 4, 2018, 11:45 PM

Quote:

I would really like to see a .22 version of it

4" with a 9 or 10 round cylinder!

**Aguila Blanca** · December 5, 2018, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Targa

I would really like to see a .22 version of it.

They used to have one, many years ago. I have asked them multiple times about bringing it back, but they don't seem to be interested.

Contact them. If they see enough interest, maybe they'll do it.

Cheapshooter · December 13, 2018, 06:37 PM

Bought the Armscore (RIA) 206 yesterday. I haven't even cleaned all the factory goo off yet. Other plans prevail. But I didplay with it a bit, goo and all. The double action trigger is surprisingly good with just a bit og grittyness that I'm sure will smooth out with use. I didn't experience any hammer bite as I have heard mentioned with the small wood grips.The single action trigger pull rivels that of my very light and crisp 70's era S&W Model 10-5.
Very pleased so far. Hope to squeeze in some range time soon.
Armedandfree, the muzzle on mine is crowned.

December 3, 2018, 04:19 PM	#1
armednfree Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 2016 Posts: 211	R.I M200 My buddy showed me his Rock Island M200. He had purchased it last May from Rural King for $220. This feels like a cross of the D frame Colt and the K frame Smith. It actually feels very good in the hand with it's plastic grips. I checked the trigger and found it very nice. Good DA pull and a SA break that was crisp. I asked him if he did a trigger job on it. He said all he did was flush out the factory oil and grease it with Mobil 1 full synthetic bearing grease. He said he had about 300 rounds through it but he keeps it on his computer desk with snap caps in it. He said there's a small spot on the wall he dry fires at in both DA and SA modes. He tells me it is pretty accurate. I wanted a 4" 38 just to plink with 148 grain BB wadcutters. I looked for a S+W 10 or 64, police buy backs. It seems if you see them on a dealer shelf they are a bit pricey. From what I've seen people order on line it really seems like pot luck. So I'm thinking for a bit over $200 this might not be a bad call.,

December 4, 2018, 12:41 AM	#4
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,887	Thought about the M200 at one point. Decided a .357 with a 4 inch barrel is a better option, got a used gen 1 Charter Arms with adjustable sights for $250. Been happy with it, even though it's a 5 round, not a 6. Got the snub Rock Island instead. Weight tames the recoil well. __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."

December 4, 2018, 03:43 PM	#6
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	Been looking at the 2" model. I already have a 4" HB S& W Model 10 that I bought new about 40 years ago. Looks like the day I bought it. I also have a Ruger GP 100 6", a 2" Windicator, and an LCP for pocket carry. Want the RI snubbie just ' cause. Not sure I would bother with the crown work if the gun is already shooting accuratly. My Windicator with the infamous "sawed off" barrel does fine without any crown work. __________________ Cheapshooter's rules of gun ownership #1: NEVER SELL OR TRADE ANYTHING!

December 13, 2018, 06:37 PM	#11
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	Bought the Armscore (RIA) 206 yesterday. I haven't even cleaned all the factory goo off yet. Other plans prevail. But I didplay with it a bit, goo and all. The double action trigger is surprisingly good with just a bit og grittyness that I'm sure will smooth out with use. I didn't experience any hammer bite as I have heard mentioned with the small wood grips.The single action trigger pull rivels that of my very light and crisp 70's era S&W Model 10-5. Very pleased so far. Hope to squeeze in some range time soon. Armedandfree, the muzzle on mine is crowned. __________________ Cheapshooter's rules of gun ownership #1: NEVER SELL OR TRADE ANYTHING!

December 3, 2018, 11:18 PM	#2
Buckeye! Senior Member Join Date: September 1, 2008 Posts: 849	I had the snubbie model ... I ran just short of 500 rds thru it ... I had no complaints.. I had ever intention of getting a four inch model .. But never got around to it ... Mine had a surprising good trigger .. Your description of the size is right on .. It sets perfectly in between a D & K size frame ... I found my M206 to shoot POA with 148gr LWC and 158gr LRN ..

December 4, 2018, 12:13 AM	#3
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,467	https://ezine.m1911.org/showthread.p...evolver-Review I own one of the snubnose models, just like the one in the review. I like it.

December 4, 2018, 12:17 PM	#5
armednfree Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 2016 Posts: 211	There is absolutely no SD factor here or combat shooting. One round at a time slow fire in SA mode. Just chillin' I did note that the barrel wasn't crowned. I have a 38 pilot coming so I'll put an 11 degree on his then mine when I get it.

December 4, 2018, 06:18 PM	#7
Dan-O Senior Member Join Date: August 3, 2011 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 969	The 206 2” version is on my “want to buy” list.

December 4, 2018, 08:59 PM	#8
Targa Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2014 Posts: 2,084	I would really like to see a .22 version of it.