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Armscor-RIA
Model 1911-A1 45MSP RIA
Armscor-RIA Pistol 1911-A1 45MSP RIA .45 Auto Variant-1
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Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:7.75-in Height:No Data
Barrel:4-in Weight:36-oz
1 Variant
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (230 grain bullet)185840
  • Recoil Factor (230 grain bullet)6.8 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity9 rounds
  • ConcealabilityFair
  • Defense Factor80%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Caliber:.45 Auto
Action:recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:single-action (SA)
Safety:grip safety only
Magazine:8-round
Frame:parkerized blue finish steel
Grip:smooth walnut
Sights:GI combat
Notes:
Manufacturer
Arms Corporation of the Philippines
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About the Gun

The Armscor-RIA 1911-A1 MS Blued is a mid-size, single-action 1911-style pistol in Commander configuration. It has a blued steel frame and slide, black plastic grips, and snag-free sights. It is a shorter-slide single-stack service pistol rather than a five-inch Government gun.

Production

Production ran from 2001 through 2008.

Market value
Last updated: 8/27/2026

MSRP at production was around $500. Current used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $300–$450.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .45 Automatic
Alias: .45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP)
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:230 grains
MV:808 ft/sec ME:334 ft-lbs
Analysis

This Commander-length 1911-A1 was an early RIA catalog name (45MSP) for a four-inch .45 on the M1911 A1 pattern. Production ran from 2001 through 2008 before RIA standardized on GI Standard MS and later Rock/TAC mid-size names. Used guns trade with other early Armscor Commanders.

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