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Armscor-RIA
Model 1911 GI Standard
Armscor-RIA Pistol 1911 GI Standard 9 mm Variant-1
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:8.56-in Height:5.5-in
Barrel:5-in Weight:39.52-oz
1 Variant
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (124 grain bullet)149420
  • Recoil Factor (124 grain bullet)3.8 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity10 rounds
  • ConcealabilityFair
  • Defense Factor71%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Caliber:9 mm
Action:recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:single-action (SA)
Safety:grip safety, manual thumb safety
Magazine:9-round
Frame:parkerized steel
Grip:smooth wood
Sights:fixed combat
Notes:full-size (FS)
Manufacturer
Arms Corporation of the Philippines
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About the Gun

The Armscor-RIA 1911 GI Standard is a full-size, single-action 1911-style pistol built on a Series 70 pattern. Frame and slide are 4140 steel. It has GI-style combat sights, a conventional spur hammer, and smooth wood or walnut grips. Finishes include parkerized and polished nickel. It is a heavy, single-stack Government-size service pistol.

Production

Production began in 2011 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: 9 mm Luger
Alias: 9 mm Parabellum
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:124 grains
MV:1205 ft/sec ME:400 ft-lbs
Analysis

RIA added a full-size GI Standard in 9 mm to the same Series 70 GI family. Construction matches the .45 FS gun: parkerized 4140 steel, GI combat sights, and wood grips. It remains in current RIA lists alongside the .45 and .38 Super GI pistols, at similar street prices.

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