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title: 10 Budget-Friendly RIA Pistols That Still Pack a Punch
description: There’s no shortage of options in the 1911 market. But quality 1911s shouldn't have to cost you a month’s pay. Look at these 10 affordable RIA options.
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# [10 Budget-Friendly RIA Pistols That Still Pack a Punch](https://news.armscor.com/10-budget-friendly-ria-pistols-that-still-pack-a-punch)

 Written by [Team Armscor](https://news.armscor.com/author/team-armscor) | Nov 4, 2021

There’s no shortage of options in the 1911 market. You can find tricked-out, customized 1911s for thousands of dollars. But what do those tactical engravings truly give you? Sometimes, not much outside of looks. Well, we have a surprise for you - **quality 1911s don’t have to cost you a month’s pay.**

**Take a look at these 10 affordable options from Rock Island Armory.**

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## **1. **[**Baby Rock – 380ACP**](https://armscor.com/firearms/bbr-series/baby-rock-380/)

Weighing in at an ultra-light 1.62 pounds is the Baby Rock in 380ACP. The Baby Rock features low-profile sights and a 3.75-inch barrel – a perfect match for concealed-carriers.

But, here’s the best part - it retails for less than $500.

**MSRP $460**

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## **2. **[**GI Standard FS – 9mm**](https://armscor.com/firearms/gi-series/gi-standard-fs-9mm/)

It's a classic, sleek and smooth pistol truly reminiscent of its original design and chambered in the affordable 9mm cartridge. 

**MSRP $522**

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## **3. **[**GI Standard MS – 45ACP**](https://armscor.com/firearms/gi-series/gi-standard-ms-45-acp1/)

Another excellent, classic-look 1911 in its original 45ACP cartridge and outfitted with a 4.25-inch barrel. As with all Rock Island 1911s, you can expect a four- to six-pound trigger pull.

**MSRP - $537**

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## **4. **[**GI Standard CS – 45ACP**](https://armscor.com/firearms/gi-series/gi-standard-cs-45-acp1/)

Meet the GI Standard CS - a superb match for those interested in a compact option while keeping the hard-hitting 45ACP caliber in tow.

**MSRP $545**

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## **5.  **[**GI Standard FS – 38 Super**](https://armscor.com/firearms/gi-series/gi-standard-fs-38super/)

Tired of the old 9mm versus 45ACP debate? Here’s your way out. A 1911 in 38 Super, with all the simplicity you expect from a 1911.

**MSRP $545**

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## **6.  **[**GI Standard FS Threaded – 45ACP**](https://armscor.com/firearms/gi-series/gi-standard-fs-threaded-45-acp/)

So you want a smooth-shooting 1911 but with the option to accessorize a bit? Perhaps a suppressor is calling your name. Well, look no further than this GI Standard with a threaded barrel.

**MSRP $552**

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## **7.  **[**Rock Standard MS – 45ACP**](https://armscor.com/firearms/rock-series/rock-standard-ms-45acp/)

The Rock Standard comes with texturized, rubber grips and a skeletonized hammer and trigger. It features a 4.25-inch button-rifled barrel and weighs in at 2.36 pounds unloaded.

**MSRP $592**

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## **8.  **[**Rock Standard FS – 9mm**](https://armscor.com/firearms/rock-series/rock-standard-fs-9mm/)

The Rock Standard Full-Size is another 70 series design option, similar to the Rock Standard MS but chambered in 9mm and with a five-inch barrel.

**MSRP $594**

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## **9.  **[**GI Standard FS HC – 45ACP **](https://armscor.com/firearms/gi-series/gi-standard-fs-hc-45acp/)

Wouldn’t it be great if you could have a 1911 with a capacity greater than eight or nine rounds? Well, you're in luck - the GI Standard FS HC utilizes double-stack magazines allowing you to carry 14 rounds of 45ACP. It's a win-win.

**MSRP $608**

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## **10.  **[**Rock Standard CS – 45ACP**](https://armscor.com/firearms/rock-series/rock-standard-cs-45-acp/)

Checkered grips? Check. 45ACP? Check. Skeletonized hammer and trigger? Check. A 3.50-inch barrel? Check. An excellent, concealable option, all retailing for less than $650? Check.

**MSRP $618**

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