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There's something satisfying about a compact 1911 done the traditional way, and the Rock Standard CS from Rock Island Armory sticks to the script. Built on the classic Series 70 design, it pairs a stainless slide and frame with a 3.63 inch button rifled barrel and a full length guide rod. At 7.38 inches overall, this is a true Officer-size .45 ACP that carries 7+1 and disappears under a jacket a whole lot easier than a Government model ever will.
Rock Island builds these from 4140 ordnance grade steel on CNC machinery, then hand fits each pistol to tight tolerances. That shows up where it counts: the factory trigger breaks between 4 and 6 pounds right out of the box, which is better than plenty of 1911s costing considerably more. The skeletonized hammer and trigger with adjustable over-travel stop keep lock time quick, while the extended beavertail grip safety protects your hand from hammer bite during long range sessions. The slide wears rear slant serrations and a traditional roll over ejection port for reliable brass clearing.
The fixed dovetail sights are cut low and angled smooth, so nothing hangs up on cover garments when you need the pistol in a hurry. The matte stainless finish shrugs off sweat and holster wear better than blued steel, and the double diamond checkered wood grips give you real traction along with that timeless 1911 look. Standard thumb safety, single action trigger, all the controls exactly where a century of 1911 handling says they should be.
Whether this is your first 1911 or the carry companion to a full size you already love, the Rock Standard CS delivers the essentials without gimmicks. It ships with one 7 round magazine and accepts standard Officer-length 1911 mags, so spares are easy to find. Big bore performance, compact footprint, working gun pricing philosophy. That's a combination that keeps these moving off the shelf.
It's built for exactly that. The Officer-size frame, 3.63 inch barrel, and low profile snag-free sights keep the overall footprint compact and easy to draw from concealment. Keep in mind it's an all-steel pistol, so a quality belt and holster will make all-day carry much more comfortable.
Rock Island tunes these at the factory to break between 4 and 6 pounds, and the single action 1911 design gives you a short, crisp pull with minimal takeup. The skeletonized trigger also includes an adjustable over-travel stop. For a pistol in this price class, the trigger is consistently one of the features owners praise most.
The Rock Standard CS uses Officer-length .45 ACP 1911 magazines, and it ships with one 7-rounder. Full size Government-length 1911 mags will also feed and function since they simply extend below the shorter grip. That makes finding spare magazines simple, with plenty of aftermarket options from major magazine makers.
The Standard CS keeps things traditional with fixed dovetail sights, a Series 70 design, and classic checkered wood grips. The Ultra line adds upgrades like adjustable or higher visibility sights and G10 grips at a higher price point. If you want a clean, classic compact 1911 without extra frills, the Standard CS covers the fundamentals well.
| UPC | 4806015518686 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 51868 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Length | 3.6" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
| Capacity | 7 + 1 |
| Color | Silver |
| Length | 10.1500 |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 7 rd. |
| Package Height | 2.5 |
| Package Width | 10.0 |
| Product Type | Semi-Auto Pistol |
| Safety | Beavertail Grip/Manual Thumb |
| Shipping Weight | 3.95 |
| Sights | Novak Style Low Profile |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
| Slide Description | Serrated |
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