The Rock series is Rock Island Armory’s most well-optioned line of 1911 pistols built in the traditional 70 series design with the addition of next level upgrades. Like all Rock Island 1911s, each is built using 4140 ordnance steel on the industry's best CNC machines while being hand-fitted and tested to strict tolerance guidelines for.
| RIA 1911 series | |
|---|---|
| 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 Luger .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-actionrecoil operatedsemi-automatic pistols. They are designed and manufactured by Armscor in Marikina, Philippines,[1] and distributed in the United States by Armscor USA, located in Pahrump, Nevada. Rock Island Armory actually started out as photo print shop in Manila in 1905.
RIA (Rock Island Armory) 1911s are derivative of the US MilitaryG.I.M1911-A1, the standard issue US Service pistol from 1911 to 1985.[2] 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 1911, however, the RIA Tactical, Compact, and Match models offer additional higher-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 combatsights. Armscor is an ISO 9001 certified-compliant company which manufactures Rock Island pistols using CNC (Computer Numerical Control) equipment. RIA 1911 series pistols are constructed of 4140 chromoly steel with a cast frame, and are available in .45 ACP, 10mm Auto, .40 S&W, .38 Super, 9mm Luger, and .22 TCM chamberings.[3][4][5][6]
General specifications[edit]
The general specifications for Rock Island Armory 1911 pistols are:[7]
Rock Island Armory 51453-MA 1911 GI Full Size 5 10rd.MA Compliant. Out of stock View Details ». Military M1903 Rifle: Rock Island Arsenal: Covering numbers: 1 - 445000. Please enter a serial number and click the submit button.
- Ordnance grade 4140 steel construction
- 100% parts compatibility with US G.I.
- Flat grooved steel mainspring housing
- Calibers: .45 ACP, 10mm Auto, .40 S&W, .38 Super, 9 mm Luger,.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[edit]
Variants of Rock Island Armory 1911 pistols include:[3][4][7]
| 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[edit]
Notes[edit]
- ^'Products & Support – Pistols'Archived 2008-02-14 at the Wayback Machine, Arms Corporation of the Philippines. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
- ^Campbell, B. 'The Rock Island Armory GunsArchived 2008-04-16 at the Wayback Machine' The Sight .45 ACP website
- ^ abArmscor Philippines website GI pistols pageArchived 2008-02-14 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ ab'Armscor USA website pistols page'. Archived from the original on 2008-02-28. Retrieved 2008-02-13.
- ^'Practical Series'. Squires Bingham International, Inc. Squires Bingham International, Inc. Archived from the original on 2 May 2014. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
- ^'Pistols'. Armscor USA. Armscor USA. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
- ^ abRock Island pistol page on Sarco, Inc. websiteArchived 2008-02-12 at the Wayback Machine
References[edit]
- Jason 'Making the Rock Island Armory .45 1911 Pistol Reliable' The Sight .45 ACP website
- McCliman, Tom 'Rock Island Armory Milspec .45' The Sight .45 ACP website
- Brown, James Lindsey 'When Cool Gets Cooler The Rock Island Armory M1911A1' The Sight .45 ACP website
- Clark, Steve 'Rock Island Armory FS Match .45 ACP 1911' The M-1911 Pistols Organization E-zine website
- Clark, Steve 'Rock Island Armory Tactical .45 ACP 1911 ' The M-1911 Pistols Organization E-zine website
- 'Rock Island Armory 1911-A1 'Tactical' Slow Motion Study', YouTube. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
Rock Island Officers Model 1911
Rock Island Armory 1911 Serial Number Lookup
A modern make model 1911 .45 semi-automatic pistol, serial number RIA 1302906. Matte finish. Dimensions: 9.0875 inches overall with a 5 inch barrel. We do not sell post 1898 firearms to California residents unless they have a valid FFL or Relic and Curio license. Ben Pate at American Arms in Woodland, CA will handle all in state and out of state transfers. His fees are $100 per gun plus any applicable shipping charges. By purchasing this lot you agree that you will be solely responsible for compliance with all applicable Legal Requirements governing the purchase, sale, transfer and shipping of Firearms. The Firearms must be shipped only to a Federal Firearms License holder (“FFL Holder”). You must transmit a copy of your (or your FFL Holder’s) license to the seller before the Firearms can be shipped. You must make arrangements with an FFL Holder before placing a bid. It is very important that you contact an FFL Holder before placing a bid in order to verify the complete cost of the transfer, the legality of the item in your area, and to make sure you qualify to pass any required background checks. “Firearms” shall have the meaning provided under the Gun Control Act of 1968, 18 U.S.C. 101 et seq. “Legal Requirements” means all applicable legal requirements for the sale, transfer and transport of the item, including but not limited to statutes, regulations and/or requirements of any country, state locality, province, municipality or other government authority or regulatory entity regarding sales or auctions, the sale and/or transfer of the item, export or import control, taxation, duties or tariffs, and licensing of brokers and dealers.