Yep,....complete bullship!
Rock Island Armory 1911's are made by Armscorps, in the Phillipines.
Your gun shop soda jerk is clueless!
However, RIA models are solid low cost 1911's......they have had good reviews for some time.
See this link for a ton of usefull info:
http://www.1911addicts.com/showthrea...911-addicts...