It truly is a comfortable option for me, and if there is one thing that will turn me off from a particular model handgun- its discomfort when holding or shooting no matter how awesome the firearm. The Baby Rock is 4.62 inches tall, and the Silverback is just shy of 5 3/4 inches. Does this magazine have a finger rest option, factory or aftermarket? The LCP was smooth and the Magazines were easily loaded and the recoil was tame (with rubber grip sleeve). The front of the slide sports deep, aggressive cocking serrations that make press checks easy, if you should choose to check the gun's status that way. It is made of steel and is made to Armscor/Rock Island Armory specifications and tolerances, using the same manufacturing and materials as the original equipment magazines, ensuring perfect fit and operation. The Baby Rock features a 4140 ordnance steel frame and slide, with a matte black Parkerized finish and, in general, follows the traditional 1911 design. SpecificationsManufacturer: Rock Island Armory/ Armscor InternationalModel: Rock Island "Baby Rock" M1911 A .380 ACPAction: Single-Action Semi-AutomaticCaliber: .380 ACPFinish: Matte Black ParkerizedGrip Panels: Black RubberFront Sight: Black Blade, DovetailRear Sight: Low Profile Drift AdjustableBarrel Length: 3.75"Overall Length: 6.62"Height: 4.62"Slide Width: 0.76"Weight: 22 oz. First of all I guarantee Rock island customer service asked for it to be returned for warranty repair especially if it failed 42 out of 50 rounds. It also enjoys high-than-normal capacity for small .380s. 1911 fans love this gun despite the slight sized down modifications that were required to make a true micro-compact option. For concealed carry, a Glock 42 or Smith and Wesson M&P Shield chambered for a .380 ACP provides polymer-framed, lightweight micro-compact designs as well. Its a full inch longer than most 380s in its class, giving you greater velocity and accuracy from the .380 ACP round. The pictures show a bolt-over-base malfunction which is often caused by short stroking or a mismatch in strength between the recoil spring and the magazine spring. of trigger pull. Ive dealt with customers who felt their diagnosis of their problem was obvious and completely wrong when investigated. But when I ran 95-grain Speer Gold Dots through it, I realized this little gun could shoot. For me though, it would add another caliber. View cart for details. All of the controls ran properly with the magazine dropping free of. I wanted to think that maybe for a change, here was a company from a small country one usually doesnt consider a source, that maybe this time really is offering value for money. Thats hearsay, not objective evidence of competence.). The Winchester 350 Legend is built with hunters and sport shooters in mind, 350 Legend is versatile on the range and in the deer woods. I have a baby rock in dark earth finish, Ive just finished putting 1000 rds thru it without any malfunctions , accuracy is outstanding for a small pistol, only came with one magazine and it to tight to fully load only hold 5 rds, called customer service and they sent a replacement in less than a week, Im very satisfied with my purchase good gun good customer service good lifetime warranty,it just dont get any better . It continues to have failures to feed, and on some occasions when not going into battery it cant be pushed into battery by hand as the round is hung up. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. The extractor is an external number and proved 100% reliable in test firing. The Baby Rock is listed at $430 on Rock Island's website, which means you'll be able to find it for less than $400 all day, and maybe even close to $350 some places. No, the magazine spring maintains full functionality and is not restricted or modified in any way. It's now 9lbs or so. Personally, I find them hard to compare overall despite the size being decently comparable. Seems like a good EDC. The difference is, a 9mm has a longer casing and the .380 has less recoil, making it an ideal weapon for smaller framed bodies as well. Will not be buying Rock Island again in this or any lifetime. It's somewhat hard to activate, but it bumps to "fire" with ease, even using the skinny part of your thumb. The steel frame features a smooth dust cover and a rounded trigger guard that hosts an aluminum trigger with a slightly curved and serrated face. Not one malfunction with FMJ or hollow point ammunition which is impressive right out of the box with no break-in period. Then there's the retail price. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. The grip is only 1.10" thick (including the soft black rubber grip panels) with a front-to-back length of 1.66" and just enough room for all three fingers of the shooting hand. Removing the slide from the frame reveals a single round wire recoil spring supported by a short guide rod. Quantity: Out of Stock / 247 sold. Nope. What other reason do you need . The 5 Best 380 ACP Pistols - Gun Tests