Description
Rock Island Armory M1911-A1 GI Features
Rock Island Armory has won awards by the gun industry and has been given high ratings. The M 1911 GI Standard has fixed, low profile sights and traditional smooth slim design that is ideal for quick pull holster use. A bright nickel finish is perfect for those who want a glossy, durable look and feel. The smooth grips offer comfort in both feel and design.
The Rock Island Armory 1911 GI Full Sized 1911 Pistol is built with a 5″ barrel and a 8+1 capacity. The stainless steel frame and slide have been highly polished and bead blasted to give it that classic look and feel. This finished pistol is capable of reliable, fast action at a great price.
The Rock Island Armory M1911-A1 GI is a top-quality, mil-spec 1911 that takes pride in its American heritage by combining modern manufacturing methods with old world craftsmanship. This .45 ACP pistol has a 5″ barrel and fixed, low profile sights. The 8-round magazine and slim grips promise comfort and accuracy, making this handgun a great choice for concealed carry or range shooting.
This M1911-A1 GI Standard FS is loaded with features. From the smooth, slim lines and low-profile fixed sights to the nickel finish and traditional design, the 1911 fills a niche in the sport pistol category. Its 5″ barrel minimizes recoil while providing a quick pull on target. The mother-of-pearl grips add some class to an all-out utility pistol
Beautifully crafted and expertly engineered, the Rock Island Armory M 1911 GI Standard FS is made to the same exacting standards as any other 1911. Features include a 5″ barrel with fixed low-profile sights, traditional slim design, and smooth grips that are comfortable in both feel and design.
The Rock Island Armory M1911 GI is made of forged steel, then CNC machined to the tightest tolerances for a precision fit and smooth action. The frame and slide are finished in durable parkerized matte or bright nickel, giving it a classic look that never goes out of style. The M1911 GI Standard FS has fixed, low profile sights and traditional smooth slim design that is ideal for quick pull holster use
The Rock Island Armory M1911-A1 GI Standard FS is an 8 round, 5″ barreled 1911 pistol featuring a steel frame and slide. It comes with polymer grips, adjustable rear sights and nickel finish. This handgun will be an asset to your collection or your range time with its smooth slim design that is ideal for quick pull holster use.
Rock Island Armory M1911-A1 GI Specifications
- Brand: Rock Island
- Category: Pistols
- Series: Standard FS
- Model: GI
- Caliber: 45 ACP
- Capacity: 8+1
- Action: SAO
- Frame Finish: Matte Nickel
- OAL: 8.56″
- Frame Material: Steel
- Hand: Right
- Sight Style: Fixed
- Slide Finish: Matte Nickel
- Slide Material: Steel
- Slide Description: Serrated Matte Nickel Steel
- Gun Platform: 1911-Style
- Grips: Mother of Pearl
- Sight Configuration: Fixed
- Safety: Manual Thumb
- Barrel Length: 5″
- Max Capacity: 8
- Weight: 45.44 oz
- Frame Description: Matte Nickel Steel with Beavertail
Frequently Asked Questions
- How fast is shipping?
- Orders ship within 3 business days to your selected Michigan FFL dealer with full tracking info.
- Where can I pick up my firearm?
- Pickups are at licensed FFL dealers in Michigan. Use terms like “gun shop near me in Michigan” or “FFL dealer in Michigan” to locate one.
- Do I need a permit or license?
- For handguns, residents must obtain a License to Purchase (unless they already hold a CPL). Long guns from FFL dealers require no additional permits—per Michigan law.
- Can I carry this concealed or openly?
- Michigan is a “shall-issue” state for concealed carry at age 21+. Open carry is allowed without a permit, except in vehicles or specified locations :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How fast will my order ship?
- We ship all orders within 1-3 business days to your licensed Michigan FFL dealer. Tracking info will be emailed.
- What is your return policy?
- Non-firearm items can be returned within 14 days unused. Firearms sales are final after FFL transfer. See full return policy.
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