Rock Island Armory 1911 series
The Rock Island Armory 1911 series is a product line of single-action recoil operated semi-automatic pistols.
Design
RIA 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.
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. 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 | 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 | Snag-free Combat | LPA Adjustable | |
| Magazine Capacity | 8 round | 8 round | 7 round | 14 round 16 round | 8 round | 8 round |
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