Rock Island Armory 1911 series


The Rock Island Armory 1911 series is a product line of single-action recoil operated semi-automatic pistols. They are designed and manufactured by Armscor in Marikina, Philippines, and distributed in the United States by Armscor USA, located in Pahrump, Nevada.
RIA 1911s are derivative 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 1911, however, the RIA Tactical, Compact, and Match models offer additional higher-end features. The Compact model features a skeletonized hammer and beavertail grip safety while the Tactical model also adds a target-grade hammer and trigger as well as an ambidextrous safety, and enhanced contrast combat sights. Armscor is an ISO 9001 certified-compliant company which manufactures Rock Island pistols using CNC equipment. RIA 1911 series pistols are constructed of 4140 chromoly steel with a cast frame, and are available in.45 ACP, 10mm Auto,.40 S&W,.38 Super, 9mm Luger, and.22 TCM chamberings.

General specifications

The general specifications for Rock Island Armory 1911 pistols are:
Variants of Rock Island Armory 1911 pistols include:
1911-A1 FS1911-A1 MS1911-A1 CS1911-A2 FS HC1911-A1 Tactical1911-A1 Match
SizeFullCommanderCompact
Full, double-stackFullFull
Length8.75 in7.75 in6.75 in8.75 to 9.75 in8.75 in8.75 in
Barrel
Length		5 in4.25 in3.5 in bull5 in or 6 in5 in5 in
Weight2.4 lb2.2 lb2.16 lb2.6 lb2.5 lb2.4 lb
SightsG.I.Snag-freeSnag-freeSnag-free CombatLPA Adjustable
Magazine
Capacity		8 round8 round7 round14 round
16 round 		8 round8 round
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