Engineering:Rock Island Armory 1911 series

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RIA 1911 series
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RIA Tactical pistol (discontinued model)
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of origin Philippines
Production history
ManufacturerArmscor
VariantsFS
MS
CS
A2 Hi-capacity
Tactical
Match
Specifications
Mass38.4 ounces (1.09 kg)
Length7¾ in (197 mm)
Barrel length5 in (127 mm)
Width1.5 in (38 mm)
Height5.45 in (138 mm)
Calibre.45 ACP
10mm Auto
.40 S&W
.38 Super
9 mm Luger
.22 TCM
Actionsemi-automatic, single action
Feed system8 round magazine (FS model)
Sightsfixed 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 ,[1] and distributed in the United States by Armscor USA, located in Pahrump, Nevada.

RIA (Rock Island Armory) 1911s are derivative of the US Military G.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 combat sights. 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

The general specifications for Rock Island Armory 1911 pistols are:[7]

  • 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

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

  • Colt M1911

Notes

  1. ↑ "Products & Support – Pistols" , Arms Corporation of the Philippines. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
  2. ↑ Campbell, B. "The Rock Island Armory Guns" The Sight .45 ACP website
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Armscor Philippines website GI pistols page
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Armscor USA website pistols page
  5. ↑ "Practical Series". Squires Bingham International, Inc.. http://squiresbinghamph.com/?page_id=103. Retrieved 9 September 2014. 
  6. ↑ "Pistols". Armscor USA. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140903221821/https://us.armscor.com/products/category/pistols/. Retrieved 9 September 2014. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Rock Island pistol page on Sarco, Inc. website

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