Rock Island Armory M1911A 380 Baby Rock Standard CS .380 ACP Compact, 3.75" Barrel, Parkerized
This Rock Island Armory M1911A 380 Baby Rock Standard CS is a true scaled-down 1911 in .380 ACP with a compact 3.75" barrel and a matte Parkerized black finish. Built on a carbon-steel slide and frame, it retains classic 1911 controls with a linkless barrel and barrel bushing—features that set this compact model apart. It comes with factory case, manual, test casing, and a 7-round magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear. Rifling is good with intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratches and small blemishes are present on the exterior.
What’s Included
- Rock Island Armory factory hard case with case label RIA1960165
- Owner's manual
- Factory-fired test casing
- 1x 7-round single-stack steel magazine with witness holes (factory style for the Baby Rock)
The Baby Rock Standard CS delivers the 1911 platform in a compact, .380 ACP format with a carbon-steel slide and frame. The matte Parkerized black finish and front and rear cocking serrations provide a purposeful, duty-style exterior. Checkered black synthetic grip panels with RIA medallions complete the look and offer a sure hold.
Its barrel system combines a traditional barrel bushing with a linkless design, paired with a short guide rod and single recoil spring. The 3.75" barrel uses a 1:16 RH twist to stabilize common .380 ACP loads. This package keeps the handling and takedown familiar while scaling the platform to a compact size.
Sights are fixed and low-profile, with a fixed front sight and a drift-adjustable rear for zeroing. Controls include a left-side magazine release, a left-side thumb safety, and a beavertail grip safety. A long, skeletonized trigger with lightening holes and a commander-style skeletonized hammer complete the single-action operating system.
Rollmarks include the model "M1911A 380" and the Rock Island Armory crest. Proof and import markings read "APINTL-PAHRUMP NV" and "ACP PHILIPPINES." The pistol is made in the Philippines and imported by AP Intl., reflecting Rock Island Armory's established 1911 production lineage.