Watch: Rock Island Armory XT-22 1911 Pistol

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posted on January 23, 2017
The new XT-22 Magnum 1911 pistol from Rock Island Armory is the first 1911-style handgun to chambered the .22 Mag. round. The gun features a capacity of 15 rounds and uses a pinned 5-inch barrel with a delayed blowback slide, along with a 4-6-pound trigger. The gun also features low-profile front and rear sights and a skeletonized trigger that is adjustable for overtravel. The suggested retail price on the new XT-22 is $598. Watch our video above to learn more.

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