The Armscor / Rock Island Armory RIA GI Standard FS is a full-size M1911-style pistol chambered in .38 Super Auto. It features a 5″ barrel and a black parkerized steel finish with smooth wood grips and fixed low-profile sights. The design follows classic GI 1911 geometry with a beavertail grip safety and a factory 4–6 lb trigger pull, making it suitable for range use, competition, and collectors who favor traditional 1911 ergonomics.
Key Specifications
- The caliber is .38 Super Auto.
- The barrel measures 5 inches (127 mm).
- The frame material is steel.
- The finish is black parkerized.
- The grips are smooth wood.
- The sights are fixed front and fixed rear.
- The action is semi-automatic.
- The unloaded weight is 2.56 lbs (40.96 oz) with a listed loaded weight of 2.82 lbs.
- The factory trigger pull is listed as 4–6 lbs.
- The barrel has 6 grooves with a 1:16″ twist rate.
The RIA GI Standard FS presents a traditional 1911 profile with period-correct styling and modern manufacturing tolerances. The 5″ barrel and parkerized finish provide a balanced platform for consistent shooting at the range or in competitive formats where .38 Super is employed. Its simple fixed-sight configuration and smooth wood grips maintain a classic appearance while the beavertail safety and GI-style trigger deliver a familiar manual of arms for experienced 1911 users.
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