Rock Island Armory built its name on honest, no-frills 1911s made from forged parts, and the M1911-A1 GI is the purest expression of that: a full-size .45 ACP with a 5-inch barrel, GI-profile sights, and the same basic layout the government issued for most of a century. This variant adds a threaded barrel, opening the door to a suppressor or compensator.

These pistols have a well-earned reputation as excellent platforms for building on, since the parts are standard-dimension and the frames take custom work well. Simple, sturdy, and chambered in a cartridge that has been proving itself since 1911.

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