The Rock Island 1911 Pistol is an extraordinary compliment to the very first 1911 model, and those familiar with the original will know it as soon as this pistol is in their hands. The compact alloy frame of the Armscor Rock Island 1911 Pistol is equipped with plastic grips and is able to chamber 7 rounds of powerful .45 ACP ammunition, making it the perfect firearm for home protection. Fixed sights accent the 3.5 inch parkerized barrel of the Armscor Rock Island 1911 Pistol to assist with precise accuracy. Whether being used for personal protection or for target practice, the Armscor Rock Island 1911 Pistol is sure to impress.
Specifications :
- Caliber: .45 ACP
- Action: Semi-Automatic
- Barrel Length: 3.5 Inches
- Magazine Capacity: 7 Rounds
- Sights: Fixed
- Size: Compact
- Frame Material: Alloy
- Frame Finish: Parkerized
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 45 ACP (45 Auto) was designed by John Browning in 1905 for his prototype semiautomatic pistol that eventually became the legendary Colt 1911, using a .452-inch bullet. Browning proposed a 200-grain bullet; U.S. Army Ordnance, smarting from reports of poor performance of the 38 Long Colt in the Philippines, increased bullet weight to 230 grains for greater stopping power...and the 45 ACP as it is today was adopted in 1911. It remains an iconic and popular handgun cartridge for personal defense and competition, and was used by the U.S. military in submachine guns (Thompson and M3) through the 1970s. Although largely replaced by the 9mm for military use and the 9mm and/or 40 S&W in the law enforcement community, the 45 ACP is still used by the U.S. military and numerous law enforcement agencies in various applications. The standard load remains a 230-grain bullet at 780 to 850 fps, but lighter, faster bullets from 165 to 200 grain, delivering a bit less recoil, are also available. — Craig Boddington
