Rock Island Armory M 1911-A1 CS .45 ACP Compact 1911, 3.5" Barrel, 7+1, Steel, Matte Dark
This Rock Island Armory M 1911-A1 CS is the compact, steel-frame .45 ACP variant with a 3.5-inch barrel and a 7+1 capacity. It features fixed GI-style sights, a rowel (Commander-style) hammer, and smooth hardwood grips. The slide carries the Rock Island Armory crest, and the frame is marked "M 1911-A1 CS," with import markings noting APINTL Pahrump NV Philippines.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are some scratches and finish loss on the slide. The frame shows blemishing. The bore is clean and in great shape.
What's Included
- Rock Island Armory hard plastic factory case
- Rock Island Armory 1911A1/1911A2 pistol owner's manual
- 1x 7-round single-stack steel magazine marked ".45 ACP" with numbered witness holes
The CS configuration delivers a compact 1911 profile with a 3.5-inch barrel and a single-stack, 7-round magazine for a total capacity of 7+1. It retains the classic single-action 1911 operating system in a reduced size, marked clearly on the frame as "M 1911-A1 CS."
Construction is all steel with a matte dark finish on the frame and slide. Controls include a manual thumb safety and grip safety, paired with a short, solid trigger and a rowel (Commander-style) hammer.
Sighting is traditional: a fixed rear notch with a staked front blade in GI style. The slide is cut with rear vertical serrations and has no front serrations. The slide also bears the Rock Island Armory crest.
Grip panels are smooth hardwood, complementing the compact steel build. Origin and markings include "APINTL PAHRUMP NV PHILIPPINES," reflecting manufacture in the Philippines.