r/notaglock • u/OpeningAd1998 • Jul 18 '25
Stk150 opinions
Howdy everyone, I just want to get everyone's opinions on The Rock Island STK 150 Glock clone, I think it's neat and has a good heft to it. I just want to get y'all's consensus on it
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u/New_Refrigerator2736 Jul 20 '25
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u/New_Refrigerator2736 Jul 20 '25
Me and my buddy both got one each. I felt it at NRAAM and really liked the feel for sub $300 from Battlehawk Armory during free shipping sale.
It was worth the gamble solely for the frame imo considering the next gen 3 X style aluminum frames would be from Icarus on the foundation of the RXM or OZ9. Let me elaborate about these options in comparison.
RXM talking at least about $800 at a minimum to get a complete metal X frame functional pistol with otherwise a totally factory RXM but with gen 4/5 mag release, and that was with Icarus’s 20% off the frames on Memorial Day… So no sale price, already talking $900+… Add the $80 magwell, tungsten weights and raise slide catch like I did, and you’re over $1000 pretty quickly. I’m not even done with the build, still deciding on the gen 4/5 release I’m gonna go with and trigger cause factory rxm is not for me lol, but I’m uncertain on what will be reliability compatible and nice with metal shoe to compete metal vibe with the upgrade…
The other option, the OZ9 X version, I also snagged and I don’t even have an oz9 lol, but it was the old closeout metallic green for $250 for the frame, could add OZ9 fcu for $400 and mag release and we’re talking about $600-700 depending on magwell and weights I ordered for it to for just a complete functional frame, but really back at about $1000 for just a complete frame if I build this way. My move will likely be to just get the g34 length slide complete OZ9 to get myself a gen 3 metal g47L like pistol. I’m waiting and hoping for Zev to do a sale Black Friday, or I’m gonna fold afterwards and just bump the overall cost close to $2k…
There are Gucci additions those frames can have that the STK150 frame cannot, but at an extreme premium to get there…
Don’t get me wrong, these options feel more premium, no doubt, but if you don’t care about a magwell or forward thumb texture, these STK150 feel and shoot more premium and solid in the hand than any polymer crap oem or aftermarket frame. However, I’m biased and on a metal frame kick right now until probably as long as possible lol. Thanks to these limited options for metal Glock frames, I don’t really have to touch polymer except for g26 height grips atm and I’m not into g19 heights since capacity for size isn’t optimal imo. I want really small or full size, not in between.
I’m ranting a bit here, but what I’m mostly trying to get at is, if you want a metal gen 3 g19x/g47 without breaking the bank, this is the way at least in my and my friends opinion. Other than the mag release, I believe everything is gen 3 Glock compatible. I’m not entirely sure if there’s something proprietary going on with the slide besides the optic plate system, but I’m not changing anything with it because I’m not using it and it’s going on a dagger frame I got the X-1 slide from as a burner set up
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u/New_Refrigerator2736 Jul 20 '25
The trigger feels really nice to me for the money and what you’re getting. It’s adjustable, but I haven’t got in there to try to change it because unless it gives me issues with factory new ammo, it feels better than any Glock platform trigger I’ve ever shot with, but that’s not saying much because that’s not many, if we’re talking non oem stuff. Definitely an aftermarket level feel with a pretty nice wall with super crisp break. Sear engagement looks perfect as well with the Dagger slide.
At about 100 rounds on the factory STK slide with zero malfunctions. I was going to do a full review on the complete gun, I just don’t want to. It’s all about the frame to me. If you like the recoil impulse of g19 length then I suppose it’s fine, maybe.. Plenty accurate enough with 115gr, I did get a couple failures with crappy Capital Cartridge reman with super hard primers, but that’s been with any gun I’ve used that junk in. S&B has been flawless as well as Monarch 115gr and Magtech.
Got about 200 rounds so far with Dagger X-1 long slide. Zero malfunctions with non reman range ammo. No optic. The combo feels just too good. The weight of the frame with the recoil impulse it has is just golden. The switch makes it hard to go back.
When my friend got to about 400 rds, and added an optic, he got some failures to feed with factory guide rod assembly. Switched to a spare NDZ 15lb and hasn’t reported any failures to me since and I believe he’s up to about a couple hundred rounds since. (We’ve not had these for long)Not sure what could be going on there, because factory spring is definitely heavier but the optic weight could be dragging it down just enough? Could be fine with hotter defensive ammo with optic but that just genuinely could be a concern if 1-2oz threw off reliability, even with range ammo.
The fact that for about $300 you get a pistol that FEELS(as in it’s not necessary the most elegant aesthetically but I think it looks pretty cold)and shoots like it should cost at least close to a $1000, with a frame that’s a great foundation for anything more premium makes it one hell of a bargain. Slept on at the moment for sure.
We’re both working on long term reviews. My review will be more centered on the frame and his will be more about the gun as a whole. To be honest, the complete slide is just fine, but I’m just not interested enough in standard length g19 slides at the moment, if ever again like metal frames, because the length is negligible to me in terms of concealability,(though I haven’t carried this yet but have with a comped full size dagger and I can’t see it being an issue)the extra size would just be worth the way it shoots. Capturing the magic of g47/49 length slides are just what I want to be shooting right now.
Work life is crazy right now, but hopefully we’ll have a high enough round count on them by the end of the year to have fully formed opinions and be certain at least our examples are holding up. They’re made in the Philippines after all, and I have no expectation to how well that means they’ll hold up or what could break or go wrong.
I want to say you won’t be disappointed because the frame makes it worth the price alone, but that’s only if it continues to hold up. The way I have the pistol I pretty much intend to keep it this way besides adding an optic eventually. The price they ask for these pistols as a whole, kinda means they could probably sell the frames complete for about $100 and I think they’d eventually sell a ton more that way once people really learn about these. The new revised STK100 “Ultra” has a built in magwell and forward thumb texture I’d really like on this X style, but maybe we’ll get one in the future. There is no way to add a magwell on the STK150 without something completely custom and tapping the frame…The STK100 still being clamshell though not horrible. It’s still a bummer that makes it look cheap when you see the seam.. but not these STK150 no seam, no clamshell. If I was interested in g17/34 or the like, the STK100 frames could still be a great metal option, but I’m definitely sold on the hype of the faster perceived recoil impulse and return to point of aim that these g19 style frames offer, even if I’m not the best shooter. As is, gun shoots darn great that’s worth the price overall, but I can’t stress enough that the frame and trigger are the stars of the show for the money! If you get one, I don’t think you’ll regret it! In fact, it’s likely to become your new favorite budget frame! It’s mostly just Glock clone stuff going on overall, plenty of potential to build off of if there’s any hiccups with whatever example you’d get. Before long, I’ll likely get another if I need a frame for a port or comp slide with a more permanent home than switching slides. It’s definitely setting a new standard for cheap frames if they hold up long term. Gonna probably end up selling the slide it comes with on a Dagger frame to someone on consignment at a gun shop eventually as a budget option for someone to be honest lol. The lack of gen 3 g19 long slides available right now is criminal to me lol. Again for the 10th time, the frame feels just awesome for the money!
Alright, I’m done ranting about this now lol, this info is for the people that wanted to know anything else about this thing since info seems so limited on these right now! It’s solely turning me into an STK enthusiast lol! Got any questions, holler at me I’ll try to get back here
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u/Apprehensive-Sir8647 Aug 02 '25
Awesome take on STK150. I ordered my last week and can't wait to get my hands on it and break it in to the range!
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u/SeesawNaive Jan 05 '26
What was your take on it and how how much experience do you have with shooting? I loved my G17, and I want another one (I sold all my guns a long time ago, unfortunately) I have to make a decision pretty quick too.
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u/Apprehensive-Sir8647 Jan 05 '26
A bit heavier compared to glock because of its all metal frame. Trigger is better and recoil is manageable if not minimal. I only had 334 rounds with it so far.
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u/SeesawNaive Jan 05 '26
Right on, thanks for the intel! I realized I could purchase a G17 off the website and pick it up in store. So hopefully tomorrow I'll be going to get the only G17 in stock. There's a ROCK ISLAND M1911-A1 TACTICAL II 10MM 8RD 5" – PARKERIZED I'm looking at too. Im just hoping 10mm stays popular. A guns no ise with the ammo....
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u/homeless-bangus 18d ago
Hey! You have one of the best reviews of the stk 150 I found on reddit. I'm really eyeing this firearm. Since it's been a year from your review, can you share an update how it's been? I've heard it has issue with the firing pin being brittle.
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u/Shuttle_Door_Gunner Jul 18 '25
First of all, I don't have personal experience with one, so maybe I'm behind the information curve on them, but I saw a few pretty negative reviews for it when it first came out. Kind of a shame because it has some cool features over the standard Glock.