Roberts Defense 1911

[spyke-52]

I know this is kind of an old thread, but I recently bought a Roberts Defense Operator. The main reason I bought it was because I wanted a commander sized 1911 with a rail. My small list of requirements.

4 1/4" barrel with bushing
Traditional guide rod with plug
Traditional slide profile
Internal extractor, and of course...a rail

I was going to have one built, but living in California, things are changing starting next year that would make it next to impossible to have it shipped to my local FFL(all you native Californians know what I'm talking about), and there just wasn't enough time.

I'll admit I had never heard or read about Roberts Defense, and a google search turned up very little from actual owners, mostly people who had seen to handled one, but little else. I found this one on gunbroker for just over $1400. I took a gamble and bought it. Kind of a steep price for not knowing anything about this company, but I guess I was feeling a bit risky. Upon picking it up (about a month ago) It felt great. Very solid. No rattles, and damn near impossible to strip down without a wrench. I wasn't, and still am not happy with the sights, but that's an easy enough swap. I took it straight to the range and ran 100 rounds of WWB and 40 rounds of PDX1's through it and it ran flawlessly. I took it out again yesterday, and put another 140 rounds of WWB, again without a hiccup. I'm no 1911 expert, but I am impressed with the fit, finish, and performance. It shoots better than i do, no doubt. It's every bit as nice as(dare I say it?) my Dan Wessons. I'm not a fan of the billboard on the slide. I'd much rather have a more subdued mark like my DW's, but I can live with it....for now. Also, it would be nice if it came with more than one magazine, and a bushing wrench, that thing is tight....So, for anyone considering a Roberts Defense 1911, maybe take a chance. True, a newer 1911 company might not be around for long, but what you get for the price, I can see them hanging around for some time. And if I'm wrong, it's a 1911, most 'smiths can make them run if something goes wrong.Anyways. Here's some pics





In good company