Rock Island Armory 1911 series

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RIA 1911 series
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RIA Tactical pistol (discontinued model)
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of origin Philippines
Production history
ManufacturerArmscor
Produced1911-present
VariantsFS
MS
CS
A2 Hi-capacity
Tactical
Match
Specifications
Mass38.4 ounces (1.09 kg)
Length7¾ in (197 mm)
Barrel length5 in (127 mm)
Width1.5 in (38 mm)
Height5.45 in (138 mm)
Caliber.45 ACP
10mm Auto
.40 S&W
.38 Super
9mm
.22 TCM
Actionsemi-automatic, single action
Feed system8 round magazine (FS model)
Sightsfixed 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. Rock Island Armory actually started out as photo print shop in Manila in 1905.

RIA (Rock Island Armory) 1911s are derivative of the US Military G.I. M1911-A1, the standard issue US Service pistol from 1911 to 1985.[2] 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 (Computer Numerical Control) equipment. RIA 1911 series pistols are constructed of 4140 chromoly steel with a cast frame, and are chambered in various cartridges including: .45 ACP, 10mm Auto, .40 S&W, .38 Super, 9mm Luger, and .22 TCM.[3][4][5][6]

General specifications[]

The general specifications for Rock Island Armory 1911 pistols are:[7]

  • Ordnance grade 4140 steel construction
  • 100% parts compatibility with US G.I.
  • Flat grooved steel mainspring housing
  • Calibers: .45 ACP, 10mm Auto, .40 S&W, .38 Super, 9 mm Luger,.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

Variants[]

Variants of Rock Island Armory 1911 pistols include:[3][4][7]

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
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See also[]

  • Colt M1911

Notes[]

  1. ^ "Products & Support – Pistols" Archived 2008-02-14 at the Wayback Machine, Arms Corporation of the Philippines. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
  2. ^ Campbell, B. "The Rock Island Armory Guns Archived 2008-04-16 at the Wayback Machine" The Sight .45 ACP website
  3. ^ a b Armscor Philippines website GI pistols page Archived 2008-02-14 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ a b "Armscor USA website pistols page". Archived from the original on 2008-02-28. Retrieved 2008-02-13.
  5. ^ "Practical Series". Squires Bingham International, Inc. Squires Bingham International, Inc. Archived from the original on 2 May 2014. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
  6. ^ "Pistols". Armscor USA. Armscor USA. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
  7. ^ a b Rock Island pistol page on Sarco, Inc. website Archived 2008-02-12 at the Wayback Machine

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