Rock Island Armory 1911 series

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Rock Island Armory 1911 series

Type Semi-automatic pistol
Place of origin Flag of the Philippines Philippines
Production history
Manufacturer Armscor
Variants FS
MS
CS
A2 Hi-capacity
Tactical
Match
Specifications
Weight 38.4 ounces
Length 7.75 in
Barrel length 5 in
Width 1.5 in
Height 5.45 in
Caliber .45 ACP
.38 Super
9mm Luger
Action semi-automatic, single action
Feed system 8 round magazine (FS model)
Sights fixed G.I. (FS model)

The Rock Island Armory 1911 series consists of a product line of single-action recoil operated semi-automatic pistols. They are designed and manufactured by Armscor in Marikina City, Philippines,[1] and distributed in the United States by Armscor USA, located in Pahrump, NV.[2]

RIA (Rock Island Armory) 1911s are clones of the well known and widely respected US Military G.I. M1911-A1, the standard issue US Service pistol from 1924 to 1985.[3] Most RIA models are targeted for the low-end price point of the 1911 pistol market and are basic entry level MIL-SPEC versions of the 1911,[4] however, the RIA Tactical, Compact, and Match models offer additional semi-custom high 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 a ISO 9001 certified compliant company which manufactures Rock Island pistols using CNC (Computer Numerical Control) equipment.[5] RIA 1911 series pistols are constructed of 4140 Chromoly steel with a cast frame, and are available in .45 ACP, .38 Super, and 9mm Luger chamberings.[6][7]

Contents

[edit] General Specifications[8]

  • Ordnance grade 4140 steel construction
  • 100% part compatibility with US G.I.
  • Flat grooved steel mainspring housing
  • Calibers: .45 ACP, .38 Super, 9MM Luger
  • Finishes: blued, parkerized, nickel
  • Grooved trigger
  • Approx. 5.25 lb trigger pull
  • Non checkered smooth wooden grips
  • Hard plastic clamshell storage case
  • Manual

[edit] Variants[6][7][8]

1911-A1 FS 1911-A1 MS 1911-A1 CS 1911-A2 High Capacity 1911-A1 Tactical 1911-A1 Match
Size Full Commander Compact
(Colt Officer)		 Full Full Full
Length 8.75 in 7.75 in 6.75 in 8.75 in 8.75 in 8.75in
Barrel
Length		 5 in 4 in 3.5 in bull 5 in 5 in 5 in
Weight 2.4 lbs 2.2 lbs 2.16 lbs 2.6 lbs 2.5 lbs 2.4 lbs
Sights G.I. Snag free Snag free G.I. Snag free Combat LPA Adjustable
Magazine
Capacity		 8 round 8 round 6 round 13 round 8 round 8 round

[edit] References

  1. ^ Armscor Philippines website contacts page
  2. ^ Armscor USA website Main page
  3. ^ Campbell, B. "The Rock Island Armory Guns" The Sight .45 ACP website
  4. ^ syd, “ Rock Island Armory M1911A1” The Sight .45 ACP website
  5. ^ Armscor Philippines Website main page
  6. ^ a b Armscor Philippines website GI pistols page
  7. ^ a b Armscor USA website pistols page
  8. ^ a b Rock Island pistol page on Sarco, Inc. website

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