Rock Island Armory 1911 series explained

RIA 1911 series
Origin:
Type:Semi-automatic pistol
Is Ranged:yes
Manufacturer:Armscor
Production Date:1911–present
Variants:FS
MS
CS
A2 Hi-capacity
Tactical
Match
Weight:38.4oz
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)

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,[1] and distributed in the United States by Armscor USA, located in Pahrump, Nevada. Armscor is an ISO 9001 certified-compliant company.[2]

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.[3] 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.[4] However, some models offer additional higher-end features.

General specifications

The general specifications for Rock Island Armory 1911 pistols are:[5]

Variants

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. Variants of Rock Island Armory 1911 pistols include:

1911-A1 FS1911-A1 MS1911-A1 CS1911-A2 FS HC1911-A1 Tactical[10] 1911-A1 Match[11]
SizeFullCommanderCompact
(Colt Officer)
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-free(varies)Snag-free CombatLPA Adjustable
Magazine
Capacity
8 round8 round7 round14 round (.45 ACP)16 round (10mm Auto)8 round8 round
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See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.armscor.com.ph/pistols.htm "Products & Support – Pistols"
  2. http://www.armscor.com.ph/pistols_gi.htm Armscor Philippines website GI pistols page
  3. Campbell, B. "The Rock Island Armory Guns " The Sight .45 ACP website
  4. Web site: McCliman . Tom . Rock Island Armory Milspec .45 . The Sight M1911 . November 20, 2022 . August 8, 2011.
  5. http://www.sarcoinc.com/rockislands-new.html Rock Island pistol page on Sarco, Inc. website
  6. Web site: Practical Series. Squires Bingham International. Squires Bingham International, Inc.. September 9, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140502134852/http://squiresbinghamph.com/?page_id=103. May 2, 2014. live.
  7. Web site: Pistols. Armscor USA. Armscor USA . September 9, 2014. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140903221821/https://us.armscor.com/products/category/pistols/ . September 3, 2014.
  8. Web site: Armscor USA website pistols page . February 13, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080228042528/http://www.armscor.net/ . February 28, 2008 . live .
  9. Web site: Brown . James Lindsey . When Cool Gets Cooler: The Rock Island Armory M1911-A1 . The Sight .45 ACP website . November 20, 2022.
  10. Web site: Clark . Steve . Rock Island Armory Tactical .45 ACP 1911 . ezine.m1911.org . The M-1911 Pistols Organization E-zine . November 20, 2022.
  11. Web site: Clark . Steve . Rock Island Armory FS Match .45 ACP 1911. The M-1911 Pistols Organization E-zine . ezine.m1911.org . November 20, 2022.