Rock Island Armory’s AL9.0 9mm Revolver: An Elegant Weapon from a more Civilized Age

[Annihilator]

Something different from RIA......a revolver......in 9mm.....interesting

Rock Island Armory's AL9.0 9mm Revolver: An Elegant Weapon From a More Civilized Age

Rock Island Armory's AL9.0 is a six-shot revolver. The surprising part is that it is chambered in 9mm. The steel frame gives weight to the gun and the low recoil of 9mm makes it pleasant to shoot.

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[adam sr]

I would love them to make one in 40 cal. I would buy 2.

 

[BangBang]

Not a bad revolver.

 

[SCfromNY]

I always liked the thought of a 9mm revolver. My friend bought the S&W performance shop one and it shoots great. Down side: 9mm moon clips are very fragile and not all 9mm ammo will work with moon clips.

 

[Bhfromme]

Never thought any 3" revolver would shoot better than my Model 60 but this little AL9.0 is right there at least in SA. I've held the Rock Island M200 made in The Philippines and it's no comparison to the high quality Czech made AL9.0. The fit and finish of the AL9.0 compare favorably to revolvers costing three times the money. It's definitely a keeper!

 

[jumpinjoe]

I'm kinda' likin' that little piece!

 

[Keystone19250]

I would love them to make one in 40 cal. I would buy 2.

Agreed, since I want to keep the amount of different calibers to a minimum or to the calibers I use now if they made a 40SW that I would buy.

 

[Bhfromme]

Agreed, since I want to keep the amount of different calibers to a minimum or to the calibers I use now if they made a 40SW that I would buy.

That's exactly why I bought this one, to go with my 9mm semis. Tried the Charter Pitbull in 9mm but I'm just not a good enough shooter to be accurate with a 2" barrel so I sold the Pitbull and bought this little beauty. Really really accurate right out of the box.

 

[Keystone19250]

That's exactly why I bought this one, to go with my 9mm semis. Tried the Charter Pitbull in 9mm but I'm just not a good enough shooter to be accurate with a 2" barrel so I sold the Pitbull and bought this little beauty. Really really accurate right out of the box.

Ok but I think you missed my point. I’m down to 40SW for my usual carry gun and 45ACP for my house gun. I’ve sold my 9mm and all the 9mm Ammo I had.

 

[Bhfromme]

Ok but I think you missed my point. I’m down to 40SW for my usual carry gun and 45ACP for my house gun. I’ve sold my 9mm and all the 9mm Ammo I had.

No I get what you were saying. Just pointing out that that's exactly why I was looking for a 9mm revolver. It's hard enough finding ammo these days without having four or five different calibers to buy for. I hear ya.

 

[Talyn]

Checked out a RIA AL9.0 this morning.

Pretty nice small revolver. Solid, put together real nice, no machining marks on the exterior, finished nicely, and nice single & DA pulls.

Plus Super Beez moon clips are economical for it.

Still considering my options for a 9mm revolver but the AL 9.0 is $200 cheaper than a Blackhawk.

 

[Bhfromme]

The moon clips I bought from TK Customs are almost as well made as the ones from Armscor that came with the gun. Think I paid $40 for 5 of them.

 

[Bhfromme]

When I'm by myself at the range I don't even use moon clips. Most of the cases fall right out when you tip the gun up and the ones that don't just take a little poke with a pen. That 9.0 has become one of my favorite revolvers.

 

[Talyn]

The moon clips I bought from TK Customs are almost as well made as the ones from Armscor that came with the gun. Think I paid $40 for 5 of them.

Super Beez you get 10 clips plus a demooner for ~$36.00.

 

[Talyn]

Speed Beez vs. Super Beez - My bad.

Speed Beez-USA Made Speed Loaders, Moon Clips, Grips & More!

Home of the Speed Beez Speed-Loader, Lever Loader, Revolver holsters, Revolver sights, & Moon Clips for the ultimate shooting experience!

www.speedbeez.com

 

[Annihilator]

Ok but I think you missed my point. I’m down to 40SW for my usual carry gun and 45ACP for my house gun. I’ve sold my 9mm and all the 9mm Ammo I had.