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Armscor-RIA
Model 1911 GI Standard
Armscor-RIA Pistol 1911 GI Standard .45 Auto Variant-5
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:7.31-in Height:5.125-in
Barrel:3.5-in Weight:34.56-oz
Variant 5 of 5
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (230 grain bullet)179400
  • Recoil Factor (230 grain bullet)6.67 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity8 rounds
  • ConcealabilityFair
  • Defense Factor78%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Caliber:.45 Auto
Action:recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:single-action (SA)
Safety:grip safety, manual thumb safety
Magazine:7-round
Frame:parkerized steel
Grip:smooth wood
Sights:fixed combat
Notes:compact-size (CS)
Manufacturer
Arms Corporation of the Philippines
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About the Gun

The Armscor-RIA 1911 GI Standard compact is an Officer-size, single-action 1911-style pistol on a Series 70 pattern. Frame and slide are parkerized 4140 steel. It has GI-style combat sights and smooth wood grips. It is a short, single-stack carry 1911.

Production

Production began in 2002 and is currently ongoing.

Market value
Last updated: 8/27/2026

MSRP is around $400. Current used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $250–$400.

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:780 ft/sec ME:311 ft-lbs
Analysis

The GI Standard is Armscor’s volume 1911, a Series 70 Government copy in 4140 steel with GI sights and wood grips. Armscor acquired the Rock Island Armory name in 1985 and built these in Marikina, Philippines, with U.S. distribution from Nevada. Full-size, Commander (MS), Officer (CS), and a double-stack FS HC (A2) were cataloged. The parkerized full-size .45 remains the common new gun; nickel and two-tone GI finishes were earlier options. New street prices are often $320–$410; used guns commonly sell from the mid-$200s into the $400s.

User Rating
2 User Ratings
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User Comments

5 of 5 Stars
COOL CLASSIC-STYLE WORKHORSE
By quavis on 15 Oct 2020
The"Rock Island 1911 45 ACP" is a well-constructed,sporty and fun-shooting rebirth of the famed lengendary "Colt M1911 A1 45 ACP" of a "World Wars" storied past.There's nothing fancy about it but It's big,powerful,balanced,ergonomically designed and shoots sweetly! The sights are the fixed GI-version,yet adequately accurate to that respect.The RIA 1911 45 is a real keeper and true value for the price.I absolutely love and recommend this sidearm!