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First Time Owners

As a responsible firearm owner, you must read the USER MANUAL of your weapon thoroughly before you handle it. A product specific manual will be provided with each new Rock Island Armory weapon. 

This USER’S MANUAL is designed to assist you in learning the proper use and care of your handgun. After reading this manual, examine your handgun carefully and ensure that you understand all the features associated with it. This includes knowing it’s basic parts, how the safety features operate, how to open and close the action, and how to safely load and unload ammunition. Remember that improper use and handling of this handgun is dangerous, may void the warranty, and could cause severe injury or death.

Rock Island Armory weapons are as well made as modern technology allows and will give you a lifetime of reliable service, security, and pride of ownership. Use it properly and take good care of it, as per the instructions given in this USER’S MANUAL and do not hesitate to ask pertinent questions from the manufacturer or from competent gunsmiths.

The USER’S MANUAL that comes with your weapon should always be kept available for reference and should accompany the firearm if transferred to another party.

How Often Should You Clean Your Gun? | Firearm Care

// Guide, Firearm Care

How Often Should You Clean Your Gun? | Firearm Care

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Ask ten shooters how often they clean their guns and you’ll get ten different answers. But one takeaway is consistent: most people clean their firearms far more often than necessary. 

But many experienced shooters go thousands of rounds between deep cleanings — because reliability comes from smart habits, not constant scrubbing.

“I do not clean my guns in under 5000 rounds unless there's a malfunction," explained John McClain from Team Armscor.

That one statement challenges a lot of traditional assumptions about handgun cleaning and sets the stage for a more realistic, less intimidating approach to maintaining your firearm.

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5 Great Gifts for Shooters | 2025 Holiday Season

// Concealed Carry and Self Defense, Home Defense, Hunting, Guide, Competitive Shooting

5 Great Gifts for Shooters | 2025 Holiday Season

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Looking for a gift that won’t miss the target? 

Take it from someone who lives behind the sights. John McClain, competitive shooter and Armscor team member, broke down the best gift ideas for gun owners in the 2025 holiday season. No matter what kind of shooter you have on your shopping list, we have ideas they'll actually use. We’re talking range-ready gear, smart upgrades, and a few underdog picks that deserve a spot on every shooter’s wish list.

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The RIA-USA Difference

// RIA-USA, American Made

The RIA-USA Difference

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For years, RIA-USA has represented American-made performance within the Armscor and Rock Island Armory family. Now, the brand is entering a new era — one defined by precision, craftsmanship, and confidence.

This isn’t a launch. It’s a refined identity — a rebrand that sets RIA-USA apart while reinforcing what’s always been true: these firearms are built in America, by American hands, for shooters who demand the best.

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