ROCK ISLAND ARMORY G.I. 1911

Suppose you want a fun 9mm at a great price then the Rock Island Armory G.I. Standard 9mm is a solid choice. The Rock Island Armory is a fun gun for collectors designed to tickle the fancy of World War historians and gun buffs. The sights are quite small, but the trigger is lovely, and a 9mm 1911’s recoil is quite soft. Every collection should have a 1911 and why not have one affordable all the way around. The G.I. Standard is designed to give you the two World Wars experience with G.I. standard controls. There is nothing fancy here, it’s a simple gun through and through.

The frame and slide are built from 4140 steel and include button-rifled barrels. Plus, each pistol is hand-fitted and inspected to strict tolerances. 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. 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 that manufactures Rock Island pistols using CNC (Computer Numerical Control) equipment.

Pros:

• Affordable
• Massive Aftermarket Support
• Great Trigger

Cons:

• Break-in Period
• Small Sights