Semi-automatic pistol
| RIA 1911 series | |
|---|---|
 RIA Tactical pistol (discontinued model) | |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin |  Philippines |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Armscor |
| Produced | 1911–present |
| Variants | FS MS CS A2 Hi-capacity Tactical Match |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 38.4 ounces (1.09 kg) |
| Length | 7¾ in (197 mm) |
| Barrel 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 system | 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, and distributed in the United States by Armscor USA, located in Pahrump, Nevada. Armscor is an ISO 9001 certified-compliant company.
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.
General specifications
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
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 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
References
- "Products & Support – Pistols" Archived February 14, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, Arms Corporation of the Philippines. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
- ^ Armscor Philippines website GI pistols page Archived February 14, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- Campbell, B. "The Rock Island Armory Guns Archived 2008-04-16 at the Wayback Machine" The Sight .45 ACP website
- McCliman, Tom (August 8, 2011). "Rock Island Armory Milspec .45". The Sight M1911. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
- ^ Rock Island pistol page on Sarco, Inc. website Archived February 12, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- "Practical Series". Squires Bingham International. Squires Bingham International, Inc. Archived from the original on May 2, 2014. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
- "Pistols". Armscor USA. Armscor USA. Archived from the original on September 3, 2014. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
- ^ "Armscor USA website pistols page". Archived from the original on February 28, 2008. Retrieved February 13, 2008.
- Brown, James Lindsey. "When Cool Gets Cooler: The Rock Island Armory M1911-A1". The Sight .45 ACP website. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
- Clark, Steve. "Rock Island Armory Tactical .45 ACP 1911". ezine.m1911.org. The M-1911 Pistols Organization E-zine. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
- Clark, Steve. "Rock Island Armory FS Match .45 ACP 1911". ezine.m1911.org. The M-1911 Pistols Organization E-zine. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
External links
- "Making the Rock Island Armory .45 1911 Pistol Reliable" The Sight .45 ACP website
- "Rock Island Armory 1911-A1 'Tactical' Slow Motion Study", YouTube. Retrieved February 23, 2014.