Armscor-RIA 1911-A1 Medallion Standard Summary
The 1911-A1 Medallion Standard by Armscor-RIA is a recoil operated semi-automatic Pistol produced during 2002 - 2008 which sells new for $539.00 and has an estimated used valuation of $350.00. It's caliber is listed at .45 Automatic with a muzzle velocity (MV) From 830 to 1140 ft/sec, muzzle energy (ME) From 333 to 573 ft-lb, and muzzle weight (WT) From 165 to 230 grains. The Armscor-RIA 1911-A1 Medallion Standard has Novak sights, a checkered walnut grip, blued/duo-tone/chrome steel frame, and a single-action (SA) trigger. This handgun has a 8-round magazine with a maximum capacity of 9 rounds. The 1911-A1 Medallion Standard has a recoil factor of 6.47 ft-lb and IDPA Power Factor of 196614.
Ruger LC9 Summary
The LC9 by Ruger is a recoil operated semi-automatic Pistol produced during 2010 - 2014 which sells new for $449.00 and has an estimated used valuation of $335.00. It's caliber is listed at 9mm Luger with a muzzle velocity (MV) From 985 to 1500 ft/sec, muzzle energy (ME) From 294 to 450 ft-lb, and muzzle weight (WT) From 90 to 147 grains. The Ruger LC9 has 3-dot adjustable sights, a integrated glass-filled nylon grip, glass-filled nylon frame, and a double-action only (DAO) trigger. This handgun has a 7-round magazine with a maximum capacity of 8 rounds. The LC9 has a recoil factor of 7.72 ft-lb and IDPA Power Factor of 138844.
Comparison Chart
| Title: | Armscor-RIA 1911-A1 Medallion Standard | Ruger LC9 |
| Caliber: | .45 Automatic | 9mm Luger |
| Common Name: | .45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP) | 9mm Parabellum |
| Type: | Pistol | Pistol |
| Production Years: | 2002 - 2008 | 2010 - 2014 |
| MV: | From 830 to 1140 ft/sec | From 985 to 1500 ft/sec |
| ME: | From 333 to 573 ft-lb | From 294 to 450 ft-lb |
| WT: | From 165 to 230 grains | From 90 to 147 grains |
| Brand Name: | Armscor-RIA | Ruger |
| Model Number: | 1911-A1 Medallion Standard | LC9 |
| Retail Price: | $539.00 | $449.00 |
| Used Price: | $350.00 | $335.00 |
| Action: | recoil operated semi-automatic | recoil operated semi-automatic |
| Trigger: | single-action (SA) | double-action only (DAO) |
| Safety Type: | grip safety, manual thumb safety | internal lock, manual safety |
| Magazine Capacity: | 8-round | 7-round |
| Frame Material: | blued/duo-tone/chrome steel | glass-filled nylon |
| Grip Type: | checkered walnut | integrated glass-filled nylon |
| Sights: | Novak | 3-dot adjustable |
| Width: | No Data | 0.9-in |
| Length: | 8.75-in | 6-in |
| Height: | 5.4-in | 4.5-in |
| Barrel: | 5-in | 3.12-in |
| Weight: | 40-oz | 17.1-oz |
| IDPA Power Factor: | 196614 | 138844 |
| Recoil Factor: | 6.47 ft-lb | 7.72 ft-lb |
| Total Capacity: | 9 rounds | 8 rounds |
