Description
The Rock Island Armory M1911-A1 GI Standard FS is a full-size 1911-pattern pistol chambered in .38 Super with a 5-inch barrel and a traditional GI profile. It pairs a parkerized steel frame and slide with smooth wood grips and fixed, low-profile sights for straightforward operation. The pistol is built to provide the familiar ergonomics and trigger characteristics of the classic GI 1911 design.
Key Specifications
- Caliber is .38 Super Auto as listed in the supplied product data.
- The barrel length is specified as 5 inches across the provided sources.
- The action is Semi-Auto.
- The firearm uses a steel frame with a black parkerized finish.
- Grip material is listed as smooth wood.
- Sight configuration is fixed front and rear.
- Factory trigger pull is listed as 4–6 lbs.
- Unloaded weight is listed as 2.56 lbs (1.16 kg) in the supplied descriptions.
- The barrel rifling is listed with 6 grooves.
- The twist rate is listed as 1:16″.
This Rock Island Armory GI Standard FS keeps the classic 1911 silhouette and controls while presenting the .38 Super chambering in a straightforward, service-style package. Its parkerized finish and traditional wood grips make it suitable for range use, competition, or any shooter who prefers the familiar feel and handling of a full-size 1911 platform.

