Rock Island Armory 1911 series

• Name — RIA 1911 series • Origin — Philippines • Type — Semi-automatic pistol • Is Ranged — yes • Manufacturer — Armscor • Production Date — 1911–present • Variants — FS MS CS A2 Hi-capacity Tactical Match • Weight — 38.4 oz • Length — 7¾ in (197 mm) • Part Length — 5 in (127 mm) • Width — 1.5 in (38 mm) • Height — 5.45 in (138 mm) • Caliber —.45 ACP 10mm Auto.40 S&W.38 Super 9mm.22 TCM • Action — semi-automatic, single action • Feed — 8 round magazine (FS model) • Sights — fixed G.I. (FS model)

RIA (Rock Island Armory) 1911s are derivatives of the US Military G.I. M1911-A1, the standard issue US Service pistol from 1911 to 1985. Most RIA models are targeted at the low-end price point of the 1911 pistol market and are basic entry-level MIL-SPEC versions of the 1911. However, some models offer additional higher-end features.

The general specifications for Rock Island Armory 1911 pistols are: • Ordnance grade 4140 chromoly steel steel construction with a cast frame. • 100% parts compatibility with US G.I. • Flat grooved steel mainspring housing • Calibers:.45 ACP, 10mm Auto,.40 S&W,.38 Super, 9mm Luger, and.22 TCM • Finishes: blued, Parkerized, nickel, Patriot brown cerakote • Grooved trigger • Approx. 5¼ lb. (23 N) trigger pull • Non-checkered smooth wooden, checkered black rubber or VZ type grips, depending on model • Hard plastic clamshell storage case • Manual

The Compact model features a skeletonized hammer and beavertail grip safety, while the Tactical model adds a target-grade hammer and trigger, as well as an ambidextrous safety and enhanced contrast iron sights. • Illustration — Rock Island Armory 1911 EFS Stainless Steel in 45 ACP. Variants of Rock Island Armory 1911 pistols include: • 1911-A1 FS — 1911-A1 MS — 1911-A1 CS — 1911-A2 FS HC — 1911-A1 Tactical — 1911-A1 Match • Size — Full — Commander — Compact (Colt Officer) — Full, double-stack — Full — Full • Length — 8.75 in — 7.75 in — 6.75 in — 8.75 to 9.75 in — 8.75 in — 8.75 in • Barrel Length — 5 in — 4.25 in — 3.5 in bull — 5 in or 6 in — 5 in — 5 in • Weight — 2.4 lb — 2.2 lb — 2.16 lb — 2.6 lb — 2.5 lb — 2.4 lb • Sights — G.I. — Snag-free — Snag-free — (varies) — Snag-free Combat — LPA Adjustable • Magazine Capacity — 8 round — 8 round — 7 round — 14 round (.45 ACP) 16 round (10mm Auto) — 8 round — 8 round • Image Thumbnail

RIA 1911 pistols are designed and manufactured by Armscor in Marikina, Philippines, and distributed in the United States by Armscor USA, located in Pahrump, Nevada. Armscor is an ISO 9001 certified-compliant company.