It's been over 100 years since the first 1911 pistol design. This rich history is accompanied by many great companies over the years who have evolved, grown, and built upon this revolutionary firearm build.  Rock Island Armory / Armscor is proud to count itself as a company that stayed faithful to the original 1911 designs while also pushing the boundaries of what this legendary pistol can do.

This company can trace it's roots all the way back to 1905. Over the past 100 years it has been our privilege to serve our customers with an ever growing commitment and dedication to our craft. Our belief that reliable self defense tools should not come at a high premium has carried us through the years with success and a sense of accomplishment.  As the next chapter of our company begins, our resolve has never been larger to continue providing quality products, reasonable prices, and a service level that has been unprecedented in the firearms industry until now.