The Rock Island Pro Ultra Match is a single-action pistol chambered in .45 ACP with a 6-inch barrel. It's built for competitive shooting and runs a steel frame with black parkerized finish on both frame and slide. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Rock Island Armory 
• Model: Pro Ultra Match 
• Caliber: .45 ACP 
• Barrel Length: 6 inches 
• Capacity: 8+1 rounds 
• Weight: 45.92 oz (approximately 2.87 lbs) 
• Action Type: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Overall Length (OAL): 9.75 inches 
• Frame Material: Steel with Black Parkerized Finish 
• Slide Material: Serrated Black Parkerized Steel 
• Grips: Black Rubber 
• Sights Configuration: Fiber Optic Front / Adjustable Rear 
   

Features 

 
The 6-inch barrel is the main accuracy advantage here — longer sight radius, more consistent muzzle velocity. The steel frame adds weight (45.92 oz loaded is not light), which helps absorb .45 ACP recoil. The parkerized finish resists corrosion and wear. Fiber optic front sight picks up quickly in range conditions; the adjustable rear lets you dial in elevation and windage. The beavertail grip safety is included. 
 

Use Cases 

 
This pistol is set up for the range and competitive shooting. The 6-inch barrel and adjustable sights suit shooters who want to extract the best groups possible from .45 ACP. The 8+1 capacity is standard for a full-size 1911-pattern pistol in this caliber.

The Rock Island Pro Ultra Match in .45 ACP gets positive marks across the board for accuracy. The 6-inch barrel is the main draw, and owners confirm it delivers — shot placement at the range is consistently praised. Build quality comes up as a strength too, with the steel construction holding up and feeling solid relative to what the pistol costs.

Value for money is a recurring point. Owners regularly note that the performance outpaces what you'd expect at the price, particularly compared to higher-priced 1911-pattern competitors.

On the downside, the weight is real — 45.92 oz is noticeable during extended sessions. Some owners encountered feeding issues early on and needed a break-in period before the pistol ran cleanly; most report this resolves after a few hundred rounds. Magazine reliability with aftermarket mags is a concern for some, and a handful of owners wish there were more customization options straight from the box compared to other pistols in the same price range.