Rock Island Armory M1911 A1 FS Match .45 ACP, 5-inch, Series 70, Parkerized, Adjustable Sights
The Rock Island Armory M1911 A1 FS Match is a full-size, Series 70 .45 ACP built on a steel 1911 platform with a black parkerized finish and a 5-inch Government-length barrel. It stands out with LPA-type fully adjustable rear sights paired with an orange fiber-optic front sight, a GI-style recoil system, and match-focused touches including a beavertail grip safety and skeletonized trigger and hammer. The slide is marked "M1911 A1 FS - MATCH" and the chamber hood is marked "CAL. 45 ACP."
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minimal markings from previous handling and use.
What's Included
- 1x 7-round steel single-stack 1911 magazine marked '45 ACP' with witness holes
- Savior Equipment pistol soft case (tan)
This full-size Government-pattern Match model uses a Series 70 single-action system in .45 ACP with a standard GI recoil setup: short guide rod, standard barrel bushing, and plug. The all-steel frame and slide wear a black parkerized finish, and the slide carries rear-only vertical cocking serrations along with the Rock Island Armory crest/logo.
Target sighting is provided by an LPA-type fully adjustable rear sight matched to an orange fiber-optic front sight. The slide is marked "M1911 A1 FS - MATCH," and the chamber hood is marked "CAL. 45 ACP," underscoring its .45 ACP chambering and Match variant designation.
Controls and ergonomics include a single-sided extended manual thumb safety, a beavertail grip safety with a raised pad, and a half-cock notch. The pistol features a skeletonized commander-style hammer and a skeletonized three-hole trigger with an overtravel stop screw. The magazine release is standard.
Grip and frame details include checkered hardwood panels with smooth diamonds, a smooth front strap, and a flat, vertically serrated mainspring housing. The dust cover is standard with no accessory rail. Capacity is 7+1 with the included single-stack magazine. Import markings read "PAHRUMP NV" and "PHILIPPINES," and the pistol is made in the Philippines.