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The '''Rock Island Armory 1911 series''' is a product line of [[single-action]] [[recoil operated]] [[semi-automatic pistol]]s. They are designed and manufactured by [[Armscor (Philippines)|Armscor]] in [[Marikina]], [[Philippines]],<ref>[http://www.armscor.com.ph/pistols.htm "Products & Support – Pistols"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080214234006/http://www.armscor.com.ph/pistols.htm |date=2008-02-14 }}, Arms Corporation of the Philippines. Retrieved February 23, 2014.</ref> 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.
The '''Rock Island Armory 1911 series''' is a product line of [[single-action]] [[recoil operated]] [[semi-automatic pistol]]s. They are designed and manufactured by [[Armscor (Philippines)|Armscor]] in [[Marikina]], [[Philippines]],<ref>[http://www.armscor.com.ph/pistols.htm "Products & Support – Pistols"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080214234006/http://www.armscor.com.ph/pistols.htm |date=2008-02-14 }}, Arms Corporation of the Philippines. Retrieved February 23, 2014.</ref> and distributed in the United States by Armscor USA, located in [[Pahrump, Nevada]].


RIA (Rock Island Armory) 1911s are derivative of the [[US Military]] [[GI (military)|G.I.]] [[M1911 pistol|M1911-A1]], the standard issue US Service pistol from 1911 to 1985.<ref>Campbell, B. "[http://www.sightm1911.com/lib/review/RIA.htm The Rock Island Armory Guns] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080416033824/http://www.sightm1911.com/lib/review/RIA.htm |date=2008-04-16 }}" The Sight .45 ACP website</ref> Most RIA models are targeted at the low-end price point of the 1911 pistol market and are basic entry level [[Defense Standard|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 [[ambidextrous|safety]] and enhanced contrast [[combat]] [[Iron sights#Contrast enhancements|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|chromoly steel]] with a cast frame, and are chambered in various cartridges including: [[.45 ACP]], [[10mm Auto]], [[.40 S&W]], [[.38 Super]], [[9mm Luger]], and [[.22 TCM]].<ref name="armscorphilpistols">[http://www.armscor.com.ph/pistols_gi.htm Armscor Philippines website GI pistols page] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080214234010/http://www.armscor.com.ph/pistols_gi.htm |date=2008-02-14 }}</ref><ref name="armscorusapistols">{{Cite web |url=http://www.armscor.net/ |title=Armscor USA website pistols page |access-date=2008-02-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080228042528/http://www.armscor.net/ |archive-date=2008-02-28 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Practical Series|url=http://squiresbinghamph.com/?page_id=103|website=Squires Bingham International, Inc.|publisher=Squires Bingham International, Inc.|accessdate=9 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140502134852/http://squiresbinghamph.com/?page_id=103|archive-date=2 May 2014|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Pistols|url=http://us.armscor.com/products/category/pistols/|website=Armscor USA|publisher=Armscor USA|accessdate=9 September 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903221821/https://us.armscor.com/products/category/pistols/|archivedate=3 September 2014}}</ref>
RIA (Rock Island Armory) 1911s are derivative of the [[US Military]] [[GI (military)|G.I.]] [[M1911 pistol|M1911-A1]], the standard issue US Service pistol from 1911 to 1985.<ref>Campbell, B. "[http://www.sightm1911.com/lib/review/RIA.htm The Rock Island Armory Guns] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080416033824/http://www.sightm1911.com/lib/review/RIA.htm |date=2008-04-16 }}" The Sight .45 ACP website</ref> Most RIA models are targeted at the low-end price point of the 1911 pistol market and are basic entry level [[Defense Standard|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 [[ambidextrous|safety]] and enhanced contrast [[combat]] [[Iron sights#Contrast enhancements|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|chromoly steel]] with a cast frame, and are chambered in various cartridges including: [[.45 ACP]], [[10mm Auto]], [[.40 S&W]], [[.38 Super]], [[9mm Luger]], and [[.22 TCM]].<ref name="armscorphilpistols">[http://www.armscor.com.ph/pistols_gi.htm Armscor Philippines website GI pistols page] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080214234010/http://www.armscor.com.ph/pistols_gi.htm |date=2008-02-14 }}</ref><ref name="armscorusapistols">{{Cite web |url=http://www.armscor.net/ |title=Armscor USA website pistols page |access-date=2008-02-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080228042528/http://www.armscor.net/ |archive-date=2008-02-28 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Practical Series|url=http://squiresbinghamph.com/?page_id=103|website=Squires Bingham International, Inc.|publisher=Squires Bingham International, Inc.|accessdate=9 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140502134852/http://squiresbinghamph.com/?page_id=103|archive-date=2 May 2014|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Pistols|url=http://us.armscor.com/products/category/pistols/|website=Armscor USA|publisher=Armscor USA|accessdate=9 September 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903221821/https://us.armscor.com/products/category/pistols/|archivedate=3 September 2014}}</ref>

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RIA 1911 series
RIA Tactical pistol (discontinued model)
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of origin Philippines
Production history
ManufacturerArmscor
Produced1911-present
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)
Caliber.45 ACP
10mm Auto
.40 S&W
.38 Super
9mm
.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 chambered in various cartridges including: .45 ACP, 10mm Auto, .40 S&W, .38 Super, 9mm Luger, and .22 TCM.[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
Image
Thumbnail

See also

Notes

  1. ^ "Products & Support – Pistols" Archived 2008-02-14 at the Wayback Machine, Arms Corporation of the Philippines. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
  2. ^ Campbell, B. "The Rock Island Armory Guns Archived 2008-04-16 at the Wayback Machine" The Sight .45 ACP website
  3. ^ a b Armscor Philippines website GI pistols page Archived 2008-02-14 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ a b "Armscor USA website pistols page". Archived from the original on 2008-02-28. Retrieved 2008-02-13.
  5. ^ "Practical Series". Squires Bingham International, Inc. Squires Bingham International, Inc. Archived from the original on 2 May 2014. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
  6. ^ "Pistols". Armscor USA. Armscor USA. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
  7. ^ a b Rock Island pistol page on Sarco, Inc. website Archived 2008-02-12 at the Wayback Machine

References

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