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3. 1811 STANDARD bl 1911 MATTE NICKEL 1 1911 STANDARD Gl 1911 1911 MIDSIZE 1911 COMPACT SCAN TO SEE VIDEO OF THE Congratulations on the purchase of your RIA 1911 A1 GlI PISTOL FS MS or CS As a responsible firearm owner you must read this USER S MANUAL thoroughly and become familiar with it before you handle your new firearm This USER S MANUAL is designed to assist you in learning the proper use and care of your handgun After reading this manual examine your handgun carefully and make sure you understand all features associated with it This includes Knowing it s basic parts how the safety features operate how to open and close the action and how to safely load and unload ammunition Remember that improper use and handling of this handgun is dangerous may void the warranty and could cause severe injury or death The 1911 A1 GlI PISTOL is as well made as modern technology allows and will give you a lifetime of reliable service security and pride of ownership Use it properly and take good care of it as per the instructions given in this USER S MANUAL and do not hesitate to ask pertinent questions from the manufacturer or from competent gunsmiths This USER S MANUAL should always be kept available for reference and should accompany the firearm if transferred to another party LEAD POISONING WARNING LEAD POISONING DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POO
4. lt ie ow lt L AMMO SELECTION The RIA 1911 A1 FS GI PISTOL is chambered for CAL 45acp 38 super or 9mm cartridges in the round nose configuration manufactured in accordance with standard industry practice Non standard or improperly loaded cartridges affect accuracy and cause mechanical feeding problems Always check for the following possible defects before loading the ammunition into your pistol 1 Poorly seated primers 2 Incorrect seating length 3 Bullet head deformation on the front amp shoulder 4 Improper crimping 5 Damaged case rims P P INFORMATION Factory P ammunition manufactured to SAAMI CIP NATO is ok for use as a defensive round or for occasional range use We do not recommend the use of any P round as this could cause premature wear and tear on firearm and therefore may void your warranty EIN 1 55 WARNING NEVER USE CARTRIDGES OF UNKNOWN CALIBER ORIGIN AND LOADS IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO USE A CARTRIDGE WHO S PRESSURE IS GREATER THAN INDUSTRY STANDARDS AS THE FIREARMS MAY BE DAMAGED AND DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE SHOOTER OR OTHER PERSONS MAY RESULT WARNING ONLY USE MEETING EXACT SPECIFICATIONS THE FIREARM WARRANTY IS VOIDED IF RELOADED AMMUNITION INSTEAD OF FACTORY AMMUNITION IS USED EE Care amp Maintenance With proper care your RIA 1911 A1 MS GI PISTOL will provide you with years of dependable s
5. SNCS 4528 PART NUMBER PART NAME 22MMO1 4529 Barrel Grip panel Right Main Spring Cap Pin 4502 4530MR2 Barrel Bushing Grip Panel Left Main Spring Housing 4503 e 4531 Barrel Link Grip Screw Main Spring Housing Pin 4504 4532 Barrel Link Pin Trigger Shoe Main Spring Housing Pin 22MMO5 4533C Slide Trigger Stirrup Retainer 4506 4534 Slide Stop Std Trigger Stirrup Pin 4507 e 4535 Slide Stop Plunger Combat Hammer 4508 4536 Plunger Spring Hammer Pin 22MM09 e 4537 Firing Pin Hammer Strut 22MM10 4538 Firing Pin Spring Hammer Strut Pin e 4511 4539 Firing Pin Stop Sear 0912 4540 Extractor Sear Pin 4513A 4541 Front Sight Sear Spring 4514ASF 4542 Rear Sight Disconnector 22MM15 0943 Recoil Spring Safety Lock Std 4516 4544 Recoil Spring Plug Safety Lock Plunger e 4517 4545HS Recoil Spring Guide Ejector 4518 22MM46 Frame Ejector Pin 0919MM 4547 Magazine Assembly Beavertail Grip Safety 4524 4548 Magazine Release Hi Sweep 4525 4549 Magazine Release Lock Main Spring 4526 4550 Magazine Release Spring Main Spring Cap 4527 4551 m fet c F 3 177 gt gt di General Info GENERAL INFO AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS Basic Model Description Chambered in 45acp and outfitted with a
6. and areas to be cleaned are the frame and slide rails firing pin extractor claws and other adjacent areas After cleaning wipe all surfaces with a clean dry cloth to remove all traces of the solvent and apply a light film of oil immediately thereafter To clean the pistol thoroughly disassemble all parts to the extent described above taking care not to ruin or lose any part Clean and inspect all parts then dry and lubricate very lightly Reassemble the pistol dry the barrel chamber and bore and check the gun for proper function before loading live ammunition Refer to Assembly and Disassembly instructions to aid in proper cleaning me 17 E 17 E t E 17 1911 STANDARD GI 1911 COMPACT GI REAR SITES FRONT SITES FIXED 131 FIXED BARREL 2 BULL FRAME FINISH PARKERIZED FOUR 10 SIX POU N DS CAPACITY Tee SEVEN CALIBER ROUNDS SUPPORTED N c Weight Weight Overall Barrel Trigger Action of Length of Frame Slide Recoil Spring Main Spring Unloaded Loaded Height Length Travel Grooves Twist Finish Finish Rate Rate Wa Single 6 2 118 Parkerized Parkeried 22105 216lbs 243lbs 5 5inch 3 5inch 19TIA145C 5 GI MODEL 51416 PARKERIZED 5 4511 4543ELCS ASQ 4512 TR p 4 4537 45336 A 1 za
7. shorter barrel smooth wood grips and a parkerized finish this is the 1911 Compact Gl Faithful to the original 1911 design the Standard GI is equipped with a 3 5 inch barrel fixed sights and a 7 round magazine Perfect for the first time shooter collector or lawful concealed carry Special Features 1 Safety Lock the pistol is fitted with a safety lock which when GI serrated flat top slide with ball nose scallop and heavy applied at the cocked position blocks the sear and hammer to chamfer on lowered ejection port and tight rim clearance on prevent the gun from being fired breech face Safety Features Contoured and lightened forged barrel with extra deep upper locking lugs oversized lower lug and heat treated to 40 42 Rc 2 Grip Safety The pistol cannot be fired until the grip safety is pressed in when the gun is gripped for firing True 1911 series 70 clone As with any 1911 style pistol the use of aftermarket products may need minor fitting 3 Disconnector Safety The pistol is designed with an automatic disconnector which enables it to fire only when it is fully locked and the trigger is released after each shot 0 Combat Gl style hammer with serrated non slip spur 9 Standard Gl style grip safety 4 Half cocked Position The hammer is provided with a half cock notch which allows it to be locked in half cocked position in cases of unintentional hammer release or follow through caused by sear bounce 5
8. the fully cocked hammer to strike and percuss the cartridge primer WARNING SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Loading To load the magazine place the first cartridge in the front end of the magazine follower and push it down until it can be slid in under the feed lips of the magazine Place the second cartridge on top of the first and force it down in the same way as the first one Repeat this procedure until the magazine contains the number of cartridges you intend to load To load the pistol insert the loaded magazine into the grip and push it up until the magazine release engages in its slot locking in place Hold the pistol firmly with your firing hand Grasp the slide on its serrated portion with your other hand and pull it to the rear as far as it will go Then release the slide smartly A cartridge is now loaded in the chamber and the pistol is ready to fire Engage the safety and leave it there until you are ready to shoot Firin To the pistol disengage the safety obtain the correct sight alignment and sight picture and squeeze the trigger To fire successive shots the trigger must be released and squeezed repeatedly When the last cartridge from the magazine has been fired the slide remains to the rear If you intend not to shoot or cease firing remember you have a loaded gun in your hand First keep the gun pointed in a safe direction and keep your finger off the trigger Unloading To unload pre
9. top of sear leg Sear spring must be locked in to place Slide main spring housing onto frame Take the hammer and hammer pin and insert Push slightly on the main spring housing making sure the hammer is in the middle of the main spring housing Take the grip safety and put in place as shown Take the main spring housing pin round edge first Tap it in place with the handle of the screwdriver Cock the hammer and then insert the plunger assembly and install the thumb safety Place the spring into the plunger assembly tube Using a small screwdriver depress spring to fully insert thumb safety Insure safety is operational then check and see if hammer is working properly Disassembly amp Reassembly Reassembly Barrel amp Slide 1 Take slide and install extractor into the extractor hole insuring extractor is aligned properly Next install the firing pin and firing pin spring into firing pin hole Depress firing pin with pin punch Insert firing pin stop fully If inserted fully firing pin should protrude out of back of firing pin stop Install barrel in to slide Install the recoil spring assembly containing guide rod recoil spring and reverse plug NOTE Insure shoulders on reverse plug are seeded correctly to shoulders on back of spring tunnel on slide Depress guide rod and remove paper clip Allen wrench Take slide assembly and install onto frame Align the barrel link pin to slide stop hole and inser
10. CKISLANDARMORY COM WWW ROCKISLANDARMORY COM ARMSCORPRECISION ARMSCORPRESICION WARRANTY INFORMATION Arms Corporation of the Philippines will adjust or repair to its commercial standard the firearms or any part thereof found to be defective in material or workmanship Such services shall be made free of charge within one 1 year from date of registered purchase 150 NORTH SMART WAY NV 89060 im a 1 L Zu d d dede dome d 4 IX A k z E 8 4 E E ine m 1 3 1 t z m i 1 1 4 P E F i DE NON E k i i BO d b 4 Li zi y J b m cm ode cmo c mi 4 ee eee ee m d d m c me m cm m m D m m Ge de Um a Jr i i oT JEN J AE 4 2 Y a Wd EEG ee EG d a a de
11. H PREVENT CHILD ACCESS BY ALWAYS KEEPING GUNS LOCKED AWAY AND UNLOADED WHEN NOT IN USE IF YOU KEEP A LOADED FIREARM WHERE A CHILD OBTAINS AND IMPORPERLY USES IT YOU MAY BE FINED OR SENT TO PRISON IT IS UNLAWFUL TO USE A MAGAZINE WITH A CAPACITY OVER 10 ROUNDS MASSACHUSETTS STATE WARNING MASSECHUSETTS IT IS UNLAWFUL TO CARRY ANY MAGAZINE OR BELT WHICH HOLDS MORE THAN TEN ROUNDS UNLESS GRANTED BY THE BOSTON POLICE COMMISSIONER IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR KEEP A FIREARM RIFLE SHOTGUN OR MACHINE GUN IN ANY PLACE UNLESS THAT WEAPON IS EQUIPPED WITH A TAMPER RESISTANT SAFETY DEVICE OR IS STORED OR KEPT IN A SECURELY LOCKED CONTAINER NEW YORK STATE WARNING IT IS UNLAWFUL TO CARRY ANY MAGAZINE OR BELT WHICH HOLDS MORE THAN TEN ROUNDS UNLESS GRANTED BY THE STATE OF NEW YORK THE USE OF A LOCKING DEVICE OR SAFETY LOCK IS ONLY ONE ASPECT OF RESPONSIBLE FIREARMS STORAGE FOR INCREASED SAFETY FIREARMS SHOULD BE STORED UNLOADED AND LOCKED IN A LOCATION THAT IS BOTH SEPARATE FROM THEIR AMMUNITION AND INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AND OTHER UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS Jo wawayers puri 17 65 gt 17 n Safety Precautions WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE ANY FIREARM WITHOUT HAVING A COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING OF ITS PARTICULAR CHARACTERISTICS AND SAFE USE Safety must be the first and constant consideration of every person who handles firearms and ammunition The person wit
12. Inertia Firing Pin The firing pin is designed to operate on the principle of inertia with its length shorter that the overall length of the breech block It requires a blow from the fully cocked hammer to strike and percuss the cartridge primer WARNING SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Loading To load the magazine place the first cartridge in the front end of the magazine follower and push it down until it can be slid in under the feed lips of the magazine Place the second cartridge on top of the first and force it down in the same way as the first one Repeat this procedure until the magazine contains the number of cartridges you intend to load To load the pistol insert the loaded magazine into the grip and push it up until the magazine release engages in its slot locking in place Hold the pistol firmly with your firing hand Grasp the slide on its serrated portion with your other hand and pull it to the rear as far as it will go Then release the slide smartly A cartridge is now loaded in the chamber and the pistol is ready to fire Engage the safety and leave it there until you are ready to shoot Firin To dE the pistol disengage the safety obtain the correct sight alignment and sight picture and squeeze the trigger To fire successive shots the trigger must be released and squeezed repeatedly When the last cartridge from the magazine has been fired the slide remains to the rear If you intend not to sho
13. Left Main Spring Housing 4503 e 4531 Barrel Link Grip Screw Main Spring Housing Pin 4504 e 4532 Barrel Link Pin Trigger Shoe Main Spring Housing Pin 22MM05 4533C Slide Trigger Stirrup Retainer 4506 4534 Slide Stop Std Trigger Stirrup Pin 4507 4535 Slide Stop Plunger Combat Hammer 4508 4536 Plunger Spring Hammer Pin e 22MM09 e 4537 Firing Pin Hammer Strut 22MM10 4538 Firing Pin Spring Hammer Strut Pin 4511 4539 Firing Pin Stop Sear 0912 4540 Extractor Sear Pin 4513A 4541 Front Sight Sear Spring 4514ASF 4542 Rear Sight Disconnector 22MM15 0943 Recoil Spring Safety Lock Std 4516 4544 Recoil Spring Plug Safety Lock Plunger e 4517 4545HS Recoil Spring Guide Ejector 4518 22MM46 Frame Ejector Pin 0919MM 4547 Magazine Assembly Beavertail Grip Safety 4524 4548 Magazine Release Hi Sweep 4525 4549 Magazine Release Lock Main Spring 4526 4550 Magazine Release Spring Main Spring Cap 4527 e 4551 m fet c 10 c2 General Info GENERAL INFO AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS Basic Model Description Chambered in 45acp 38super or 9mm and outfitted with smooth wood grips and a parkerized finish this is the 1911 Standard GI Series Faithful to the original 1911 design the Standard Gl is equipped with a 5
14. MUNITION INSTEAD OF FACTORY AMMUNITION IS USED ee amm With proper care your RIA 1911 A1 CS GI PISTOL will provide you with years of dependable service It should be inspected cleaned and oiled periodically to ensure that it remains in good condition and functions safely and reliably Under normal cleaning purposes field stripping or dismounting of the slide and barrel assembly is sufficient Cleanin To pistol after firing first dismount the slide and barrel assembly Scrub the barrel bore and chamber with a bore brush dipped in a gun cleaning solvent to remove lead residue and foreign matter left inside Using an old toothbrush dipped in solvent clean the areas around the slide s breech face to remove powder and primer residues Other parts and areas to be cleaned are the frame and slide rails firing pin extractor claws and other adjacent areas After cleaning wipe all surfaces with a clean dry cloth to remove all traces of the solvent and apply a light film of oil immediately thereafter To clean the pistol thoroughly disassemble all parts to the extent described above taking care not to ruin or lose any part Clean and inspect all parts then dry and lubricate very lightly Reassemble the pistol dry the barrel chamber and bore and check the gun for proper function before loading live ammunition Refer to Assembly and Disassembly instructions to aid in proper cleaning t eB con E 17 E
15. RLY VENTILATED AREAS CLEANING FIREARMS OR HANDLING AMMUNIITON MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO LEAD AND OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS REPRODUCTIVE HARM AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES WASH YOUR HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE E 04 ie f gt f d 27 Table of Contents eee About the Firearm Standard FS Gl 45acp 38super 9mm Statement of Liability State By State Warnings Safety Precautions Parts List 10 General Info Basic Model Description Safety Features Special Features 11 12 14 15 Operating Instructions Assembly Disassembly Ammo Selection Use Care amp Maintenance 8 6 wo LL d N 5 Se 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 29 Tech Specs Diagram Parts List General Info Basic Mode
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17. and the pistol is ready to fire Engage the safety and leave it there until you are ready to shoot Firin To the pistol disengage the safety obtain the correct sight alignment and sight picture and squeeze the trigger To fire successive shots the trigger must be released and squeezed repeatedly When the last cartridge from the magazine has been fired the slide remains to the rear If you intend not to shoot or cease firing remember you have a loaded gun in your hand First keep the gun pointed in a safe direction and keep your finger off the trigger Unloading To unload press the magazine release and remove the magazine If the slide is in the forward position pull it to the rear and retain by pushing the slide stop up Inspect the chamber to make sure that the pistol is clear and unloaded If there is a shell or unfired cartridge in the chamber manually remove it before pressing the slide stop down Your gun is now unloaded Operating Instructions T 17 fet E cc i lz i c See full tutorials on YouTube page Disassembly amp Reassembly Disassembly amp Reassembly Disassembly Frame oo m wm cS c 2 17 ron WARNING Cock hammer place thumb safety halfway between on and Reassembly Frame Reassembly Barrel and Slide 1 Grab frame and ins
18. ctor Pin 0919MM 4547 Magazine Assembly Beavertail Grip Safety 4524 4548 Magazine Release Hi Sweep 4525 4549 Magazine Release Lock Main Spring 4526 4550 Magazine Release Spring Main Spring Cap 4527 4551 co gt a5 General Info GENERAL INFO AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS Basic Model Description Chambered in 45acp and outfitted with a shorter barrel smooth wood grips and a parkerized finish this is the 1911 Midsize GI Faithful to the original 1911 design the Standard GI is equipped with a 4 5 inch barrel fixed sights and an 8 round magazine Perfect for the first time shooter or collector Safety Features 1 Safety Lock the pistol is fitted with a safety lock which when applied at the cocked position blocks the sear and hammer to prevent the gun from being fired Grip Safety The pistol cannot be fired until the grip safety is pressed in when the gun is gripped for firing Disconnector Safety The pistol is designed with an automatic disconnector which enables it to fire only when it is fully locked and the trigger is released after each shot Half cocked Position The hammer is provided with a half cock notch which allows it to be locked in half cocked position in cases of unintentional hammer release or follow through caused by sear bounce Inertia Firing Pin The firing pin is designed to operate on the principle of inertia with i
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20. ears of dependable service It should be inspected cleaned and oiled periodically to ensure that it remains in good condition and functions safely and reliably Under normal cleaning purposes field stripping or dismounting of the slide and barrel assembly is sufficient WARNING NEVER USE CARTRIDGES OF UNKNOWN CALIBER ORIGIN AND LOADS IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO USE A CARTRIDGE WHOSE PRESSURE IS GREATER THAN INDUSTRY STANDARDS AS THE FIREARMS MAY DAMAGED AND DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE SHOOTER OR OTHER PERSONS MAY RESULT WARNING ONLY USE AMMO MEETING EXACT SPECIFICATIONS THE FIREARM WARRANTY 15 VOIDED IF RELOADED AMMUNITION INSTEAD OF FACTORY AMMUNITION IS USED ouuu Care amp Maintenance With proper care your RIA 1911 A1 MS GI PISTOL will provide you with years of dependable service It should be inspected cleaned and oiled periodically to ensure that it remains in good condition and functions safely and reliably Under normal cleaning purposes field stripping or dismounting of the slide and barrel assembly is sufficient Cleanin To S pistol after firing first dismount the slide and barrel assembly Scrub the barrel bore and chamber with a bore brush dipped in a gun cleaning solvent to remove lead residue and foreign matter left inside Using an old toothbrush dipped in solvent clean the areas around the slide s breech face to remove powder and primer residues Other parts
21. ert trigger assembly into the frame 1 slide and install extractor into the extractor hole insurin ENSURE FIREARM IS UNLOADED AND MAGAZINE off position and pull the thumb safety off 99 y 9 15 REMOVED BEFORE STARTING DISASSEMBLY OR 2 Next grab magazine catch or magazine release and insert into extractor Is aligned properly REASSEMBLY PROCESS Remove tne grip tne spring mousing tne hammer hole on right side of gun by trigger as shown Grab the small DL NEW IMMO E EEEE the sear spring the sear pin sear and disconnector screwdriver and find the slot on the frame and push from the back ae ie s RD d ilg ei T d e Me Depress firing pin with pin punch Insert firing pin stop fully If To remove the magazine release depress the magazine release on the magazine release and insert Rotate counter clockwise until yj 0 inserted fully firing pin should protrude out of back of firing pin Disassembly Barrel and Slide button Notice there is a slot on the right hand side of the gun you hear a click stop A trigger Using a smal 3 sure sear is sitting on the disconnector correctly and insert 1 Moving the slide back align disassembly notch with back of clockwise while magazine release is depressed This allows you into the frame Align the holes of the sear and disconnector and 3 Install barrel in to slide Install
22. ervice It should be inspected cleaned and oiled periodically to ensure that it remains in good condition and functions safely and reliably Under normal cleaning purposes field stripping or dismounting of the slide and barrel assembly is sufficient Cleanin To i M pistol after firing first dismount the slide and barrel assembly Scrub the barrel bore and chamber with a bore brush dipped in a gun cleaning solvent to remove lead residue and foreign matter left inside Using an old toothbrush dipped in solvent clean the areas around the slide s breech face to remove powder and primer residues Other parts and areas to be cleaned are the frame and slide rails firing pin extractor claws and other adjacent areas After cleaning wipe all surfaces with a clean dry cloth to remove all traces of the solvent and apply a light film of oil immediately thereafter To clean the pistol thoroughly disassemble all parts to the extent described above taking care not to ruin or lose any part Clean and inspect all parts then dry and lubricate very lightly Reassemble the pistol dry the barrel chamber and bore and check the gun for proper function before loading live ammunition Refer to Assembly and Disassembly instructions to aid in proper cleaning me t co LI 17 E t E 17 1911 STANDARD GI SERIES 1911 MIDSIZE REAR SITES FIXED 1 HL FIXED BARREL TYPE BULL FRAME FINISH
23. feb E 17 Storage amp Transportation When storing the firearm and ammunition store in separate locations Store ammo in a cool dry location WARNING CHILDREN ARE ATTRACTED TO AND CAN When storing the gun for a prolonged period of time it is necessary to oil OPERATE FIREARMS THAT CAN CAUSE SEVERE it heavily with an acid free lubricant The external parts must be coated INJURIES OR DEATH PREVENT CHILD ACCESS with an anti rust oil or grease to prevent moisture from settling on the metal BY ALWAYS KEEPING GUNS LOCKED AWAY AND and sipping into the internal mechanism causing the parts to rust and UNLOADED WHEN NOT IN USE IF YOU KEEP A malfunction Before usage the pistol must be cleaned and wiped dry again LOADED FIREARM WHERE A CHILD OBTAINS as discussed previously AND IMPROPERLY USES IT YOU MAY BE FINED OR SENT TO PRISON WARNING THE FIREARM SHOULD BE RE STORED IN ROOMS WITH A DRY ATMOSPHERE AND WITH THE LEAST HUMIDITY IT SHOULD NOT BE STORED ENCASED IN LEATHER OR ANYTHING THAT WILL ATTRACT AND HOLD MOISTURE CAUSING IT TO RUST r m c F m m 17 17 gt 17 t er pu Contact the Armscor service center for servicing and repair requests CALL 775 537 1444 ORDERING PARTS Visit RIA website to browse learn more about and purchase parts and ammunition for all of your Rock Island Armory products WWW RO
24. h a gun in his possession has an important responsibility He she must know ho to use his her firearm safely 1 Always keep the gun holstered except when drawn for a definite purpose 2 Always check the gun for live ammunition when picked up drawn from the holster handed to or received from another person 3 Never point the firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot 4 Never cock the gun unless you are ready to shoot Do not even insert your finger in the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot 5 Avoid dry firing even with dummy cartridges unless the same is performed on a regular target range or at a known inanimate target 6 When holding the gun that is ready to fire be absolutely certain that it is not pointed at any part of your body or at any person within your immediate vicinity 7 Beware of obstructions in barrel If when firing a weak or peculiar report is heard cease firing and inspect the barrel for an obstruction Remove magazine then check to insure there is no obstruction in barrel or chamber 8 When a misfire or a dud is experienced keep the pistol pointed at the target for at least ten seconds before inspecting the gun a delayed firing may occur 9 Remove magazine and then check chamber 10 When possible wear shooting glasses and hearing protectors when firing 11 Do not shoot at a hard surface or water for the bullet can glance off and travel in unpredictable directions with considerable veloc
25. hammer is in the middle of the main spring housing Take the grip safety and put in place as shown Take the main spring housing pin round edge first Tap it in place with the handle of the screwdriver Cock the hammer and then insert the plunger assembly and install the thumb safety Place the spring into the plunger assembly tube Using a small screwdriver depress spring to fully insert thumb safety Insure safety is operational then check and see if hammer is working properly Disassembly amp Reassembly Reassembly Slide 1 Take slide and install extractor into the extractor hole insuring extractor is aligned properly Next install the firing pin and firing pin spring into firing pin hole Depress firing pin with pin punch Insert firing pin stop fully If inserted fully firing pin should protrude out of back of firing pin stop Install barrel into slide then add the barrel bushing into slide and rotate to secure Add the spring with recoil spring guide and put into place Take slide assembly and install onto frame Align the barrel link pin to slide stop hole and insert slide Slide the slide backwards then push the slide stop into place when the disconnect slot matches up Move slide forward engage thumb safety then push the spring down with the recoil spring plug Rotate the barrel bushing to secure c D c c on D c c
26. inch barrel fixed sights and an 8 round magazine Perfect for the first time shooter or collector Safety Features Special Features 1 Safety Lock the pistol is fitted with a safety lock which when serrated flat top slide with ball nose scallop and heavy applied at the cocked position blocks the sear and hammer to chamfer on lowered ejection port and tight rim clearance on prevent the gun from being fired breech face Contoured and lightened forged barrel with extra deep upper locking lugs oversized lower lug and heat treated to 40 42 Rc 2 Grip Safety The pistol cannot be fired until the grip safety is pressed in when the gun is gripped for firing True 1911 series 70 clone As with any 1911 style pistol the use of aftermarket products may need minor fitting 3 Disconnector Safety The pistol is designed with an automatic disconnector which enables it to fire only when it is fully locked and the trigger is released after each shot Combat Gl style hammer with serrated non slip spur 9 Standard Gl style grip safety o Oo OQ 4 MHalf cocked Position The hammer is provided with a half cock notch which allows it to be locked in half cocked position in cases of unintentional hammer release or follow through caused by sear bounce 5 Inertia Firing Pin The firing pin is designed to operate on the principle of inertia with its length shorter that the overall length of the breech block It requires a blow from
27. ity 12 Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages when handling the firearm WARNING YOU SHOULD NEVER DEPEND ON A SAFETY MECHANISM OR ANY OTHER MECHANICAL DEVICE TO JUSTIFY CARELESS AND IMPROPER HANDLING WARNING THIS GUN WAS MANUFACTURED TO PERFORM PROPERLY WITH THE ORIGINAL PARTS AS DESIGNED PLEASE MAKE SURE ANY PARTS YOU BUY ARE INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND THAT NEITHER REPLACEMENTS NOR ORIGINALS ARE ALTERED OR CHANGED PUTTING A GUN TOGETHER INCORRECTLY OR WITH MODIFIED PARTS CAN RESULT IN DAMAGED GUN DANGER AND INJURY OR DEATH ANY MODS TO FIREARM WILL VOID FACTORY WARRANTY 1911 STANDARD GI SERIES 45 ACP FRONT SITES BARREL TYPI STANDARD CALIBER SUPPORTED Weight Unloaded 2 41 Ibs FIXED Weight Loaded 2 84 Ibs REAR SITES FIXED 8 75 FAME 5 5 PARRKERIZED TRIGGER PULI FOUR TU SIX POUNDS CAPACITY HEU SMOOTH uM WOOD Overall Trigger Action of Length of Frame Slide Recoil Spring Main Spring Height Travel Grooves Twist Finish Finish Rate Rate 5 5 inch n a Single 1 in 16 Parkerized Parkerized 16 Ibs 18 Ibs m Mu 7 10111 455 GI MODEL 51421 PARKERIZED MODEL 51433 POLISHED NICKEL MODEL 51438 TWO TONE MODEL 51439 MATTE NICKEL 4528 PART NUMBER PART NAME 22MMO1 4529 Barrel Grip panel Right Main Spring Cap Pin 4502 4580MR2 Barrel Bushing Grip Panel
28. l Description Safety Features Special Features Operating Instructions Assembly Disassembly Ammo Selection Use Care amp Maintenance About the Firearm storage amp Transportation servicing amp Repair Ticket System Warranty Tech Specs Diagram Parts List General Info Basic Model Description Safety Features Special Features 31 32 34 35 Operating Instructions Assembly Disassembly Ammo Selection Use Care amp Maintenance Statement of Liability This firearm is classified as a firearm or dangerous weapon It is expressly understood that we assume no liability for its resale or unsafe handling under local laws and_ regulations Arms Corporation of the Philippines assumes no responsibility for physical injury or property damage resulting from either intentional or accidental discharge or for the function of the gun subjected to influence beyond their control Arms Corporation of the Philippines will honor no claims which may result from careless handling unauthorized adjustments defective or improper ammunition corrosion or neglect Examine your gun carefully at the time of purchase It should be forwarded immediately to the factory or its sales agent if any adjustment of any kind of required Statement of Liability CALIFORNIA STATE WARNING CHILDREN ARE ATTRACTED TO AND CAN OPERATE FIREARMS THAT CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURIES OR DEAT
29. mb safety halfway between on and position and pull the thumb safety off 2 Remove the grip safety the main spring housing the hammer the sear spring the sear pin sear and disconnector 3 To remove the magazine release depress the magazine release button Notice there is a slot on the right hand side of the gun by the trigger Using a small screwdriver rotate screw counter clockwise while magazine release is depressed This allows you to remove the trigger assembly and the plunger assembly as well WARNING Re check the gun for proper functioning before loading live ammo Reassembly Frame 1 2 Grab frame and insert trigger assembly into the frame Next grab magazine catch or magazine release and insert into hole on right side of gun by trigger as shown Grab the small screwdriver and find the slot on the frame and push from the back on the magazine release and insert Rotate counter clockwise until you hear a click Make sure sear is sitting on the disconnector correctly and insert into the frame Align the holes of the sear and disconnector and insert sear pin from left to right Place sear spring into back of frame paying special attention that left hand side of sear spring is resting on top of sear leg Sear spring must be locked in to place Slide main spring housing onto frame Take the hammer and hammer pin and insert Push slightly on the main spring housing making sure the
30. ot or cease firing remember you have a loaded gun in your hand First keep the gun pointed in a safe direction and keep your finger off the trigger Unloading To unload press the magazine release and remove the magazine If the slide is in the forward position pull it to the rear and retain by pushing the slide stop up Inspect the chamber to make sure that the pistol is clear and unloaded If there is a shell or unfired cartridge in the chamber manually remove it before pressing the slide stop down Your gun is now unloaded Operating Instructions T 17 E E c m c 2 cS gt E t cS Ez eum Disassembly amp Reassembly WARNING ENSURE FIREARM IS UNLOADED AND MAGAZINE IS REMOVED BEFORE STARTING DISASSEMBLY OR REASSEMBLY PROCESS Disassembly Barrel and Slide 1 Moving the slide back align disassembly notch with back of slide stop Remove slide stop 2 Remove complete upper assembly from frame 3 Press the guide rod forward until the small hole on the rod is exposed on the front of the gun Using a small Allen wrench or paper clip with L shaped bend to keep the spring depressed you are allowed to remove the rod spring and reverse plug Push the recoil spring assembly containing the guide rod spring and reverse plug towards the back of the slide to
31. pring housing pin round edge first Tap it in place ee g P y g P with the handle of the screwdriver Cock the hammer and then pee insert the plunger assembly and install the thumb safety 7 Place the spring into the plunger assembly tube Using a small screwdriver depress spring to fully insert thumb safety Insure safety is operational then check and see if hammer is working properly c D c c e c c b co ow lt L c EN Ammo Selection The RIA 1911 A1 MS GI PISTOL is chambered for CAL 45acp cartridges in the round nose configuration manufactured in accordance with standard industry practice Non standard or improperly loaded cartridges affect accuracy and cause mechanical feeding problems Always check for the following possible defects before loading the ammunition into your pistol 1 Poorly seated primers 2 Incorrect seating length 3 Bullet head deformation on the front amp shoulder 4 Improper crimping 5 Damaged case rims P P INFORMATION Factory P ammunition manufactured to SAAMI CIP NATO is ok for use as a defensive round or for occasional range use We do not recommend the use of any P round as this could cause premature wear and tear on firearm and therefore may void your warranty Care amp Maintenance With proper care your RIA 1911 A1 MS GI PISTOL will provide you with y
32. remove 4 Remove the firing pin by depressing firing pin and pushing downward on firing pin stop Then you can remove the firing pin and spring Disassembly Frame 1 Cock hammer place thumb safety halfway between on and Off position and pull the thumb safety off 2 Remove the grip safety the main spring housing the hammer the sear spring the sear pin sear and disconnector 3 To remove the magazine release depress the magazine release button Notice there is a slot on the right hand side of the gun by the trigger Using a small screwdriver rotate screw counter clockwise while magazine release is depressed This allows you to remove the trigger assembly and the plunger assembly as well WARNING RE CHECK THE GUN FOR PROPER FUNCTIONING BEFORE LOADING LIVE AMMO Reassembly Frame 1 2 Grab frame and insert trigger assembly into the frame Next grab magazine catch or magazine release and insert into hole on right side of gun by trigger as shown Grab the small screwdriver and find the slot on the frame and push from the back on the magazine release and insert Rotate counter clockwise until you hear a click Make sure sear is sitting on the disconnector correctly and insert into the frame Align the holes of the sear and disconnector and insert sear pin from left to right Place sear spring into back of frame paying special attention that left hand side of sear spring is resting on
33. ss the magazine release and remove the magazine If the slide is in the forward position pull it to the rear and retain by pushing the slide stop up Inspect the chamber to make sure that the pistol is clear and unloaded If there is a shell or unfired cartridge in the chamber manually remove it before pressing the slide stop down Your gun is now unloaded Operating Instructions T 17 fet F E cc c p E ie Disassembly amp Reassembly Disassembly amp Reassembly WARNING ENSURE FIREARM IS UNLOADED AND MAGAZINE IS REMOVED BEFORE STARTING DISASSEMBLY OR REASSEMBLY PROCESS Disassembly Barrel and Slide 1 Take apart the upper assembly by removing the magazine by pushing the magazine release 2 Grab the gun upside down and push recoil spring plug downward rotate the barrel bushing clockwise releasing the recoil spring plug 3 Cock the hammer then push back slide Align the slide with the disconnecting slot on the slide Then push that slide stop underneath to pop it out 4 Remove the whole assembly on the slide Then remove the plug spring and recoil spring guide Turn the barrel bushing counter clockwise which will allow you to remove the barrel and barrel bushing 5 Remove the firing pin by pushing downward and slide the slide stop downward Then you can remove the firing pin and spring Disassemhly Frame 1 Cock hammer place thu
34. t slide stop Slide the slide backwards then push the slide stop into place when the disconnect slot matches up c D c c e c f T lt c ow lt L AMMO SELECTION The RIA 1911 A1 CS GI PISTOL is chambered for CAL 45acp cartridges in the round nose configuration manufactured in accordance with standard industry practice Non standard or improperly loaded cartridges affect accuracy and cause mechanical feeding problems Always check for the following possible defects before loading the ammunition into your pistol 1 Poorly seated primers 2 Incorrect seating length 3 Bullet head deformation on the front amp shoulder 4 Improper crimping 5 Damaged case rims P P INFORMATION Factory P ammunition manufactured to SAAMI CIP NATO is ok for use as a defensive round or for occasional range use We do not recommend the use of any P round as this could cause premature wear and tear on firearm and therefore may void your warranty WARNING NEVER USE CARTRIDGES OF UNKNOWN CALIBER ORIGIN AND LOADS IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO USE A CARTRIDGE WHOSE PRESSURE IS GREATER THAN INDUSTRY STANDARDS AS THE FIREARMS MAY BE DAMAGED AND DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE SHOOTER OR OTHER PERSONS MAY RESULT WARNING ONLY USE AMMO MEETING EXACT SPECIFICATIONS THE FIREARM WARRANTY IS VOIDED IF RELOADED AM
35. the recoil spring assembly containing slide stop Remove slide stop to the trigger assembly and the plunger assembly as insert sear pin from left to right Place sear spring into back of guide rod recoil spring and reverse plug NOTE Insure shoulders 2 Remove complete upper assembly from frame Min frame paying special attention that left hand side of sear spring is SV a correctly to shoulders on back of i i i spring tunnel on slide 3 Press the guide rod forward until the small hole on the rod is FONG ERO BOISE a Eg cao Pang MUSE De Oc Ke IN oplage ai exposed on the front of the gun Using a small Allen wrench or 4 Slide main spring housing onto frame Take the hammer and 4 Depress guide rod and remove paper clip Allen wrench paper clip with L shaped bend to keep the spring depressed WARNING hammer pin and insert Push slightly on the main spring housing mM you are allowed to remove the rod spring and reverse plug RE CHECK THE GUN FOR PROPER FUNCTIONING BEFORE making sure the hammer is in the middle of the main spring 5 Take slide assembly and install onto frame Align the barrel link pin Push the recoil spring assembly containing the guide rod spring LOADING LIVE AMMO housing to slide stop hole and insert slide stop E TOW aie ule ae Ore 5 Take the grip safety and put in place as shown 6 Slide the slide backwards then push the slide stop into place Pus E b pbi nd icis P 6 Take the main s
36. ts length shorter that the overall length of the breech block It requires a blow from the fully cocked hammer to strike and percuss the cartridge primer Special Features GI serrated flat top slide with ball nose scallop and heavy chamfer on lowered ejection port and tight rim clearance on breech face Contoured and lightened forged barrel with extra deep upper locking lugs oversized lower lug and heat treated to 40 42 Rc True 1911 series 70 clone As with any 1911 style pistol the use of aftermarket products may need minor fitting Combat Gl style hammer with serrated non slip spur 9 Standard Gl style grip safety WARNING SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Loading To load the magazine place the first cartridge in the front end of the magazine follower and push it down until it can be slid in under the feed lips of the magazine Place the second cartridge on top of the first and force it down in the same way as the first one Repeat this procedure until the magazine contains the number of cartridges you intend to load To load the pistol insert the loaded magazine into the grip and push it up until the magazine release engages in its slot locking in place Hold the pistol firmly with your firing hand Grasp the slide on its serrated portion with your other hand and pull it to the rear as far as it will go Then release the slide smartly A cartridge is now loaded in the chamber
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