New From Armscor: RIA 5.0E & More STK Pistols

Armscor and its Rock Island Armory brand of handguns have been branching out in recent years from their 1911-based roots. First came the striker-fired STK100 with its aluminum frame and Glock magazine compatibility. That was followed in the 2023 by the square-barreled RIA 5.0 competition-ready pistol. It's another big year for Rock Island Armory, as both lines get updates with the “E” for enhanced, optic-ready RIA 5.0E, as well as an extended family of STKs including an update to the full-size SKT100, the new compact STK200, and the hybrid STK150. Joe Kurtenbach gets the full scoop from Martin Tuason at SHOT Show 2024.

RIA 5.0E

• Type: Hammer-fired semiauto pistol
• Chambering: 9mm
• Capacity: 17+1
• Barrel: 4.9 in.
• Overall Length: 8.11 in.
• Overall Height: 5.17 in.
• Weight: 2 lbs., 2 oz.
• Sights: Optic ready; fiber-optic front, serrated black rear
• Price: $1,998

STK200

• Type: Striker-fired semiauto pistol
• Chambering: 9mm
• Capacity: 15+1
• Barrel: 4 in.
• Overall Length: 7.36 in.
• Overall Height: 5 in.
• Weight: 1 lb., 11 oz.
• Sights: Optic ready; three-dot

STK150

• Type: Striker-fired semiauto pistol
• Chambering: 9mm
• Capacity: 17+1
• Barrel: 4 in.
• Overall Length: 7.36 in.
• Overall Height: 5.16 in.
• Weight: 1 lb., 13 oz.
• Sights: Optic ready; three-dot