Rock Island XT 22 Pro 1911 Pistol 22 Mag 5 IN Black Parkerized 14 RD

About this product

The Rock Island Armory XT 22 Magnum brings the classic 1911 platform to .22 WMR (.22 Magnum), a rimfire cartridge with considerably more power than standard .22 LR, in a 5-inch-barrel, black parkerized pistol that ships with a 14-round magazine. It's built on a delayed-blowback action rather than the locked-breech system used on centerfire 1911s, which is the mechanical adaptation that lets a 1911-pattern gun safely handle the .22 WMR round.

Why chamber a 1911 in .22 WMR instead of .22 LR?

.22 WMR generates meaningfully more velocity and energy than standard .22 LR, closing some of the performance gap toward centerfire options while still costing less per round than most centerfire ammunition and producing much lighter recoil. For 1911 shooters who want a low-cost-to-shoot trainer that still hits harder than a .22 LR plinker, the XT 22 Magnum fills a specific niche other rimfire 1911s don't cover.

Does it handle and feel like a standard 1911?

Yes — the XT Series is built to standard 1911 dimensions and controls, including a skeletonized hammer and trigger with an adjustable over-travel stop, a factory 4-to-6-pound trigger pull, an extended beavertail grip safety, and low-profile anti-snag sights. Shooters familiar with a centerfire 1911's manual of arms will find the controls identical, which makes this a common choice as an affordable training complement to a full-size 1911 carry gun.

What's the capacity, and does that matter for a California purchase?

This model ships with a 14-round magazine. California caps detachable magazines at 10 rounds for sale and possession, so the factory 14-round magazine exceeds that limit as configured, and California maintains its own roster of handguns cleared for retail sale. Confirm compliant magazine options and current roster status for this model with your FFL before ordering.

How does shipping and FFL transfer work?

As a firearm, this pistol ships to a licensed FFL dealer for pickup rather than to your home. You'll complete a background check and the standard transfer paperwork when you take possession.

At about 2.2 pounds unloaded, the XT 22 Magnum sits close to the weight of a steel-frame centerfire 1911, which helps it recoil and handle similarly despite firing a much milder cartridge — useful for dry-fire and live-fire practice meant to translate directly to a centerfire 1911. Parkerized finish holds up well to regular handling and range use, and Rock Island Armory backs its 1911 line with widely available parts support, which matters for a pistol likely to see frequent range time given its low cost per round.

Because the XT 22 Magnum shares its footprint with standard-size 1911s, most 1911 holsters built for a Government or Commander-length frame will accommodate it without modification, which simplifies gear selection for shooters who already own 1911 leather or kydex for a centerfire gun. .22 WMR ammunition costs meaningfully less per round than centerfire 1911 calibers like .45 ACP or 9mm, but it still runs higher than standard .22 LR, so factor that into your ammunition budget if the main draw is low-cost practice volume rather than the extra power over .22 LR specifically. As with any rimfire semi-auto, sticking with quality ammunition brands will minimize feeding and ignition issues that lower-quality bulk rimfire ammunition is more prone to across the market.

This is a training tool as much as a shooting platform: dry-fire and live-fire reps on a delayed-blowback 1911 in a milder chambering build the same trigger press, grip, and sight alignment habits that transfer directly to a full-power 1911, without the cumulative fatigue that comes from a heavier defensive-caliber session.