Rock Island Armory 1911 GI Entry FS 9mm 5" 10rd Pistol

The GI Entry FS is Rock Island Armory's no frills full size 1911, chambered in 9mm so it is cheaper to shoot and softer in the hand than the classic 45. It runs a 5" barrel and a 10 round single stack magazine. The smooth, slim profile and fixed low profile sights draw clean from a holster without snagging, and the lowered and flared ejection port and beveled magazine well help it run and reload smoothly.

The frame and slide are steel with a parkerized finish that gives a tough, non reflective surface. Black rubber grips add some grip without bulk, and the controls are the familiar 1911 set: a manual thumb safety and a beavertail grip safety with a GI style hammer. The trigger is crisp out of the box. For a first 1911, a range gun that teaches the platform, or a steel bedside pistol, this one keeps things simple and lets you add upgrades later if you want them. One 10 round magazine is included.