Rock Island Armory 1911 45 ACP 5" Barrel 8 Round Parkerized Black Semi Automatic Pistol 51421
When it comes to clones of the famous 1911, not all are created equal. Armscor, however, makes some of the best 1911 handguns available, at any price. The Philippine made Armscor Rock Island Armory 1911's are among the most popular .45 Automatic handguns available, due to their excellent construction and incredible value. These pistols have outstanding fit and finish and feature excellent accuracy as well.
Specifications :
- Traditional Single Action Only Trigger
- .45 Acp
- 5" Barrel
- Fixed Sights
- 2.47 lbs Empty
- 8.56" Overall Length
- 5.5" High
- Smooth Wood Grips
- Parkerized Finish
- 4-6 lbs Trigger Pull
- 1:16 Twist
- 6 Grooves
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
