The Rock Island Armory 1911 Model 54171 delivers enhanced firepower with its 13-round magazine capacity while maintaining the proven reliability of the classic 1911 platform. This full-size pistol combines traditional craftsmanship with modern manufacturing precision to offer shooters an affordable entry into the 1911 family without sacrificing performance.
What Makes This Different
Standard 1911 pistols typically hold 7-8 rounds of .45 ACP, but this high-capacity variant extends that to 13 rounds through an extended magazine design. The blued carbon steel construction provides corrosion resistance and durability at a fraction of the cost of premium manufacturers. Rock Island Armory's manufacturing process includes hand-fitting of critical components, ensuring proper headspace and timing that many budget 1911s lack.
Key Features
- 13-round magazine capacity - nearly double standard 1911 capacity
- Full-size 5-inch barrel for maximum velocity and accuracy potential
- Traditional blued carbon steel frame and slide construction
- Fixed front and rear sights with standard dovetail cuts
- Standard 1911 trigger system with crisp single-action break
- Compatible with most 1911 accessories and holsters
- Checkered rubber grips for secure handling
Range performance centers on the reliable feeding and ejection that Rock Island Armory has refined through decades of 1911 production. The 5-inch barrel length maximizes the .45 ACP cartridge's ballistic potential while maintaining the handling characteristics competitive shooters and law enforcement appreciate. The extended magazine maintains the pistol's balance point despite the additional ammunition capacity.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: .45 ACP
- Capacity: 13+1 rounds
- Barrel Length: 5 inches
- Overall Length: 8.5 inches
- Weight: Approximately 40 ounces
- Frame Material: Carbon steel with blued finish
- Slide Material: Carbon steel with blued finish
- Sights: Fixed front and rear
- Grips: Checkered rubber
- Safety: Manual thumb safety and grip safety
- Country of Origin: Philippines
This high-capacity 1911 addresses the primary limitation of the classic design while preserving its inherent accuracy and reliability. The combination of proven 1911 ergonomics with extended magazine capacity creates a versatile platform suitable for competition, training, or personal protection applications.