The Rock Island Armory M1911-A1 CS Tactical packs the 1911 experience into a true compact: a 3.5-inch barrel Officer-size frame chambered in .45 ACP, dressed with grippy G10 polymer grips and a business-like black finish. Compact 1911s are prized carry guns for their thin profile — flatter against the body than most double-stacks — and the single-action trigger gives you a clean, consistent press every time. RIA's value-first approach makes this one of the most affordable routes to a carry-size 1911 that still says .45 on the barrel.

This firearm ships to your chosen FFL dealer for transfer. Order online from Dawson Defense, an Arizona-owned licensed dealer and importer.