RIA: How Do I Tell One Model from the Other? [Archive]

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wavetrain75

11-09-2010, 21:20

There's the full size with the 8 round mag and useless sights, there's a compact. I always assumed that was GI and officers', respectively. Thought I should actually ask.

And then "tactical" gets thrown in there sometimes.

bluelineman

11-09-2010, 21:51

These descriptions might help. Basically the Tactical has the usual bells & whistles, the other one doesn't. I believe the offer full size & officers. I don't think they offer a Commander length.

Non-Tactical
http://www.centerfiresystems.com/AC-RI1911.aspx

Tactical
http://www.centerfiresystems.com/AC-RI1911TACA.aspx

wavetrain75

11-09-2010, 22:25

Thanks. What does "GI," etc refer to?

jrs93accord

11-10-2010, 02:27

They do offer a Commander size now, as well as a 9mm Gov't and Tactical.

bac1023

11-10-2010, 04:00

Its all about frame size, barrel length, and features.

cowboywannabe

11-10-2010, 05:04

Government Issue model (GI) = 5" Full size

Commander model = 4 1/4" mid size

Officer's model = 3 1/2" compact size

"Tactical" added to any of these RIA versions means the BTGS, Commander hammer, Skeletonized trigger, and usuable Novak "style" sights.

so far the Commander size/mid size is NOT offered in "Tactical".

glock2740

11-10-2010, 05:28

Government Issue model (GI) = 5" Full size

Commander model = 4" mid size

Officer's model = 3 1/2" compact size

"Tactical" added to any of these RIA versions means the BTGS, Commander hammer, Skeletonized trigger, and usuable Novak "style" sights.

so far the Commander size/mid size is NOT offered in "Tactical".
Fixed it for ya. Their midsize isn't a true commander. It has a 4" bull barrel. Armscor used to offer a midsize that had the "Tactical" options. I haven't seen one for sale anywhere in awhile though.

wavetrain75

11-10-2010, 17:38