The Armscor / Rock Island Armory M1911-A1 GI is a compact, single-action 1911-style pistol chambered in .45 ACP designed for practical carry and service-style handling. It features a 3.50″ barrel, steel frame and slide with a black parkerized finish, and smooth wood grips. This listing describes the Massachusetts-compliant variant with fixed GI-style sights and a beavertail safety.
Key Specifications
- The caliber is .45 ACP for traditional 1911 chambering.
- The barrel measures 3.50 inches.
- The magazine capacity is 7+1.
- The action is Single Action.
- The frame and slide are constructed of steel.
- The finish is black parkerized.
- The grips are smooth wood.
- The sights are fixed GI-style for a low-profile sight picture.
- The manual safety is a beavertail style safety.
- This model is Massachusetts Compliant.
Designed with traditional 1911 controls and a compact 3.50″ barrel, this Armscor / Rock Island Armory M1911-A1 GI provides the familiar ergonomics and manual controls of a service-style 1911 in a shorter package. The parkerized steel construction and wood grips deliver a classic appearance and solid feel for range use, carry, or collection where a compact 1911 platform is preferred.
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