Rock Island Armory M1911 A1-FS GI Standard 9mm Luger, Full-Size 5-Inch, Parkerized, 9+1
This Rock Island Armory M1911 A1-FS GI Standard is a full-size, single-stack 9mm 1911 with a 5-inch barrel, parkerized finish, and classic GI-pattern sights. It stands out with smooth white pearlescent synthetic grips, clear factory and importer markings, and a clean, excellent bore. It comes with one 9-round magazine, a zippered mesh storage pouch, and the factory manual.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol shows a few minor, superficial scratches and blemishes from prior handling. Overall surfaces present cleanly.
What's Included
- Rock Island Armory 1911 pistol manual
- Zippered mesh storage pouch
- One 9-round single-stack 9mm magazine with steel body and small extended basepad (body marked '9MM')
The GI Standard configuration delivers a traditional 1911 feature set in 9mm Luger, built on a full-size Government frame with a 5-inch barrel and single-stack 9+1 capacity. It retains the familiar single-action operation with thumb safety and grip safety.
External details align with the GI pattern: a parkerized finish, fixed GI-pattern sights (small front blade and small rear notch), a standard-height ejection port, and a standard barrel bushing system. The slide carries rear vertical cocking serrations for a positive grasp.
Controls and small parts follow classic 1911 form, including a solid short/medium-length trigger and a spur/rowel hammer. The front strap is smooth, while the mainspring housing is vertically serrated.
Markings are clear and informative: the left side of the slide bears the Rock Island Armory crest/logo, the frame is marked "M1911 A1 - FS," and the barrel hood is marked "CAL. 9MM." Import stamps read "APINTL-PAHRUMP NV ACP PHILIPPINES," reflecting manufacture in the Philippines and import by Armscor Precision International (Pahrump, NV). Smooth white pearlescent synthetic grips give this example a distinct, eye-catching look.