Rock Island Armory RIA M1911A1 Rock Standard 45 ACP 5-inch 8rd

The Rock Island Armory RIA M1911A1 Rock Standard is a full-size 1911 platform chambered in .45 ACP. It features a 5-inch button-rifled barrel, parkerized steel frame and slide, and a full-length guide rod. The pistol ships with an 8-round magazine and factory skeletonized hammer and trigger, plus an ambidextrous safety for left- or right-hand operation.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 ACP for traditional 1911 performance.
• Operates as a Semi-Auto action.
• Barrel measures 5 inches and is button-rifled with 6 grooves and a 1:16″ twist.
• Feeds from a 8-round magazine (one magazine included).
• Built on a steel frame with a parkerized finish.
• Finished in Parkerized matte black on slide and frame.
• Sight setup includes a low-profile dovetailed front and a fixed rear sight.
• Unloaded weight is approximately 40 oz (about 2.49 lbs).
• Features a full-length guide rod and a skeletonized hammer and trigger.
• Includes an ambidextrous safety and an extended beavertail grip safety.

Purpose-built for range use, competition-style shooting, or traditional full-size 1911 ownership, the Rock Standard delivers classic ergonomics and straightforward functionality with modern production standards. Its parkerized steel construction, full-length guide rod, and crisp factory trigger make it a practical choice for shooters who value durable materials and a familiar 1911 feel.