The Rock Island Armory 1911 series is a product line of single-action recoil operated semi-automatic pistols.

Design

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.Campbell, B. "The Rock Island Armory Guns " The Sight .45 ACP website

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.

Specifications The general specifications for Rock Island Armory 1911 pistols are:Rock Island pistol page on Sarco, Inc. website

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:Armscor Philippines website GI pistols page

1911-A1 FS1911-A1 MS1911-A1 CS1911-A2 FS HC1911-A1 Tactical1911-A1 MatchSizeFullCommanderCompact(Colt Officer)Full, double-stackFullFullLength8.75 in7.75 in6.75 in8.75 to 9.75 in8.75 in8.75 inBarrelLength5 in4.25 in3.5 in bull5 in or 6 in5 in5 inWeight2.4 lb2.2 lb2.16 lb2.6 lb2.5 lb2.4 lbSightsG.I.Snag-freeSnag-free(varies)Snag-free CombatLPA AdjustableMagazineCapacity8 round8 round7 round14 round (.45 ACP) 16 round (10mm Auto)8 round8 roundImage Thumbnail

Distribution RIA 1911 pistols are designed and manufactured by Armscor in Marikina, Philippines,"Products & Support – Pistols" , Arms Corporation of the Philippines. Retrieved February 23, 2014. and distributed in the United States by Armscor USA, located in Pahrump, Nevada. Armscor is an ISO 9001 certified-compliant company.Armscor Philippines website GI pistols page

Users

See also Colt M1911

References

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.