The Rock Island Armory Pro Ultra Match HC is a single-action semi-automatic pistol chambered in .40 S&W with a 5-inch barrel and Black Parkerized finish. The grips are black G10 panels. Vendor listings note magazine capacity as 17 rounds in one listing and 16 rounds in another. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Rock Island Armory 
• Model: Pro Ultra Match HC 
• Caliber: .40 S&W 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Barrel Length: 5 in 
• Color/Finish: Black Parkerized 
   

Detailed Features 

• 5-inch barrel with Black Parkerized finish 
• Black G10 grip panels 
• Single-action trigger in Pro Ultra Match HC configuration 
• Capacity listed as 17 rounds (one vendor) or 16 rounds (another vendor) 
• Model number 51738

Rock Island Armory's Pro Ultra Match HC in .40 S&W targets the competition and target shooting segment of the 1911-style pistol market. Owners who shoot it regularly find it a capable platform for the price. The Pro Ultra Match HC is typically compared against other competition-oriented 1911 variants, and Rock Island Armory earns positive marks for delivering a match-oriented feature set at a lower price than domestic alternatives.

The trigger is a common discussion point. Some owners find the single-action pull suitable for accuracy work; others feel it needs polishing or a spring replacement before performing at match standards. G10 grips are a positive for most: they provide positive retention without being abrasive.

The .40 S&W chambering is a narrowing market, and some owners note that the HC configuration made more competitive sense when .40 S&W was more prevalent in competition circuits. Current buyers tend to be either existing .40 S&W shooters or those who find good value in the Pro Ultra Match HC relative to comparable configurations.