Something new from Rock Island

It's an Alfa Proj revolver that they're importing. Supposedly nice revolvers (for the price). Not sure if RIA is importing all flavors, but they've also made them in .32 S&W Long, .357, .22lr, .22 mag... Hard to find in the US, but maybe not anymore?

I believe it had that name on the side. Good looking

Steel Hayes said:

Now I’m going to have to end up getting another 2 revolvers that I like,
The first is the Taurus 3” 856UL
The second from RI, you’ll have to see the video for yourself, but it’s one I need.

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I'd like to see it in 32 Federal Magnum

Very interesting. I wouldn't want it in 357 but in 9mm it might be nice with a three inch barrel. After they've been on the market for a while and prices come down and some feedback from owners I could be tempted.

I missed out on a Alfa-Proj on Gun Broker a few years back .. it was a 3 inch barreled 38spl , it went on a good deal ...

From what I have read they are really great quality...

I lean toward Charters.. but when this buying spree from the Virus is over , I may look into picking up one in 9mm ... or 327 Fed ... ... yep

Depends on the price tag, but for about $400, I'd definitely end up with one.

Mosin Bubba said:

Depends on the price tag, but for about $400, I'd definitely end up with one.

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Sadly the list price is over $500, and I've only seen them for full price.
Hopefully the $ will come down in 6 months or so.

I am old school and this one kind of floats my boat in terms of RIA revolver offerings - https://armscor.com/firearms/ria/revolver-series/m206-38-special/
I had a Colt Agent revolver that I kind of liked but got rid of for some reason and previously had a S&W detective special. Neither were fun to shoot, but easy to carry. I have the ultralight S&W snub nose.

As a owner of a LCR9mm which I love, I have to say I am definitely interested in the New RIA. I see it is made in the Czech Republic, which I consider a good thing.

In my estimation that was an exceedingly well done video review. I found my self rooting for the groups to tighten up in the portion where it showed him and targets in the split screen view.

Looks like a nice offering from RIA.

I will wait until RIA has a 9mm version of M200 that sells in $200 range. Likely have to wait forever!

Where I live (Austria) they are to have for a couple of years now.
For people who don't want to sell a kidney for a S&W 686 or similar and don't think too much about a Taurus, the Alfa is a interesting alternative.
A friend of mine has one in 9 Para with the 6" barrel and it's very ok. It's not great or anything special but it's really ok.
Hits dead center and if you are not shopping for a name but for value it's a very decent deal.