Rock Island Armory 1911 Series - Wikipedia

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	FSMSCSA2 Hi-capacityTacticalMatch
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 ACP10mm Auto.40 S&W.38 Super9mm.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.

Design

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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.[1]

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.[2]

However, some models offer additional higher-end features.

Specifications

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The general specifications for Rock Island Armory 1911 pistols are:[3]

• Ordnance grade 4140 chromoly steel steel construction with a cast frame.[4][5]
• 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[6][7]
• 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

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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:[8][6][3]

1911-A1 FS	1911-A1 MS	1911-A1 CS	1911-A2 FS HC	1911-A1 Tactical[9]	1911-A1 Match[10]
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
BarrelLength	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
MagazineCapacity	8 round	8 round	7 round	14 round (.45 ACP) 16 round (10mm Auto)	8 round	8 round
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Distribution

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RIA 1911 pistols are designed and manufactured by Armscor in Marikina, Philippines,[11] and distributed in the United States by Armscor USA, located in Pahrump, Nevada. Armscor is an ISO 9001 certified-compliant company.[12]

See also

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• Colt M1911

References

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1. ^ Campbell, B. "The Rock Island Armory Guns Archived 2008-04-16 at the Wayback Machine" The Sight .45 ACP website
2. ^ McCliman, Tom (August 8, 2011). "Rock Island Armory Milspec .45". The Sight M1911. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
3. ^ a b Rock Island pistol page on Sarco, Inc. website Archived February 12, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
4. ^ "Practical Series". Squires Bingham International. Squires Bingham International, Inc. Archived from the original on May 2, 2014. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
5. ^ "Pistols". Armscor USA. Armscor USA. Archived from the original on September 3, 2014. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
6. ^ a b "Armscor USA website pistols page". Archived from the original on February 28, 2008. Retrieved February 13, 2008.
7. ^ Brown, James Lindsey. "When Cool Gets Cooler: The Rock Island Armory M1911-A1". The Sight .45 ACP website. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
8. ^ Armscor Philippines website GI pistols page Archived February 14, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
9. ^ Clark, Steve. "Rock Island Armory Tactical .45 ACP 1911". ezine.m1911.org. The M-1911 Pistols Organization E-zine. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
10. ^ Clark, Steve. "Rock Island Armory FS Match .45 ACP 1911". ezine.m1911.org. The M-1911 Pistols Organization E-zine. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
11. ^ "Products & Support – Pistols" Archived February 14, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, Arms Corporation of the Philippines. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
12. ^ Armscor Philippines website GI pistols page Archived February 14, 2008, at the Wayback Machine

External links

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• "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.