Rock Island Armory M1911-A1 GI Pistol, .38 Super, 5-Inch

The Rock Island Armory M1911-A1 GI pistol in .38 Super Auto with a 5-inch barrel and wood grips (brand part no. 51815) delivers a classic GI-spec 1911 for shooters who want a traditional service pistol in a less common, high-pressure caliber. Armscor/Rock Island Armory builds the pistol with a beavertail-style safety, fixed sights, and a serrated slide, keeping the classic GI profile intact. The single-action trigger and 9-round magazine capacity round out a straightforward, dependable platform. Among classic semi-auto handguns, this M1911-A1 GI configuration favors shooters who want an affordable, traditional 1911 in .38 Super.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .38 Super Auto.
• The capacity is 9 rounds.
• The barrel measures 5 inches.
• The safety is a beavertail safety, standard on the GI Series.
• The sights are fixed sights, matching the classic GI profile.
• The grips are wood, matching the traditional GI look.
• The trigger action is single action.
• The slide is serrated.
• Ships with 1 9-round magazine(s).

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes .38 Super distinct from other 1911 calibers? It’s a higher-pressure round than .45 ACP, favored by some shooters for flatter trajectories and USPSA Limited division use.

What is the magazine capacity? 9 rounds of .38 Super Auto.

Buy the Rock Island Armory M1911-A1 GI Pistol

A traditional, dependable GI-spec 1911 in .38 Super is exactly what this M1911-A1 delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.