Rock Island GI Standard FS Pistol 45 ACP 5" Threaded Barrel 8+1 Capacity Black Parkerized Finish Steel Beavertail Frame Serrated Slide & Black Rubber Grip
The M1911 GI standard is a great representation of the original US GI combat issue 1911 chambered in 45 ACP and is built in Rock Islands top quality production and engineering standards. Fixed low profile sights and traditional smooth slim design are perfect for quick pull holster use. A durable parkerized finish provides it a tough and smooth non reflective surface. The 5" threaded supressor ready barrel. True to all Rock Island 1911s, the GI Standard comes with a crisp factory 4 to 6 pound trigger which makes this fine pistol a great experience right out of the box.
Brand Rock Island
Category Pistols
Series Standard FS
Caliber 45 ACP
Barrel Length Range 5" to 5.99"
Model GI
Capacity 8+1
Action SAO
Frame Finish Black Parkerized
Oal 9.12"
Frame Material Steel
Hand Right
Sight Style Fixed
Slide Finish Black Parkerized
Slide Material Steel
Slide Description Serrated Black Parkerized Steel
Gun Platform 1911-Style
Grips Black Rubber
Sight Configuration Fixed
Includes Wood Grips
Safety Beavertail
Barrel Description Steel Threaded
Barrel Length 5"
Max Capacity 8
Weight 39.50 oz
Frame Description Black Parkerized Steel with Beavertail
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 45 ACP (45 Auto) was designed by John Browning in 1905 for his prototype semiautomatic pistol that eventually became the legendary Colt 1911, using a .452-inch bullet. Browning proposed a 200-grain bullet; U.S. Army Ordnance, smarting from reports of poor performance of the 38 Long Colt in the Philippines, increased bullet weight to 230 grains for greater stopping power...and the 45 ACP as it is today was adopted in 1911. It remains an iconic and popular handgun cartridge for personal defense and competition, and was used by the U.S. military in submachine guns (Thompson and M3) through the 1970s. Although largely replaced by the 9mm for military use and the 9mm and/or 40 S&W in the law enforcement community, the 45 ACP is still used by the U.S. military and numerous law enforcement agencies in various applications. The standard load remains a 230-grain bullet at 780 to 850 fps, but lighter, faster bullets from 165 to 200 grain, delivering a bit less recoil, are also available. — Craig Boddington
