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Armscor-RIA
Model 1911A1-45CS RIA
Armscor-RIA Pistol 1911A1-45CS RIA .45 Auto Variant-1
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Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:6.75-in Height:No Data
Barrel:3.5-in Weight:34.6-oz
1 Variant
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (230 grain bullet)179400
  • Recoil Factor (230 grain bullet)6.66 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity7 rounds
  • ConcealabilityGood
  • Defense Factor78%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Caliber:.45 Auto
Action:recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:single-action (SA)
Safety:grip safety only
Magazine:6-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 1911A1-45CS is a compact, single-action 1911-style pistol in Officer configuration. It has a parkerized steel frame and slide, smooth walnut grips, and GI combat sights. Slide serrations are at the rear only. It is a short, single-stack carry 1911.

Production

Production ran from 2002 through 2014.

Market value
Last updated: 8/28/2026

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

This CS listing is the GI-sight Officer that followed the 45P CS: parkerized metal and smooth walnut instead of snag-free sights and checkered stocks. The current GI Standard CS is the same size class under a later name. It is a compact service copy, not a railed TAC compact.

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