What Armscor does

Armscor is a privately held, family-owned firearms manufacturer operating under the legal name Armscor International, Inc. with US headquarters in Pahrump, Nevada and historical roots tracing to 1905 in the Philippines. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes small arms—primarily M1911-style pistols but also revolvers, rifles, and shotguns—under the Rock Island Armory, RIA-USA, and Armscor brands, alongside factory ammunition and replacement parts. Manufacturing is vertically integrated across facilities in Marikina City (Philippines), Turkey, Pahrump NV, Stevensville MT, and Cedar City UT, producing hand-fitted firearms from 4140 ordnance steel with proprietary calibers including the 22TCM.

The company's product portfolio spans the TAC, ROCK, GI, BBR, XT, MAPP, PRO, and VR series, covering calibers from 22LR and 9mm through 10mm, 45ACP, and 12/20 gauge, with MSRPs ranging from approximately $289 for entry-level pump-action shotguns to $2,600 for premium limited-edition 1911 pistols. Core technology centers on the 70 Series 1911 design platform with hand-fitting quality processes, Cerakote finishing options, and proprietary dual-caliber combo configurations.

Armscor generates revenue exclusively through hardware sales—firearms, ammunition, and parts—distributed through authorized dealer networks in the United States and international distributors across 50+ countries. The company does not sell firearms direct-to-consumer; firearms flow from manufacturing through warehouses to distributors and then to dealers. Parts and accessories are additionally sold through the wholly owned AdvancedTactical.com e-commerce platform, launched in 2014. End customers span self-defense, recreational, competition, hunting, and tactical-pro use cases. The business is operated as a third-generation Tuason family enterprise (Martin Tuason, president since 2012) with no venture capital, private equity, or public ownership disclosed.

Name

Armscor

Legal name

Armscor International, Inc.

Website

https://armscor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Armscor is a family-owned firearms manufacturer producing M1911 pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, and ammunition under Rock Island Armory and RIA-USA brands, sold through authorized dealer networks across 50+ countries to self-defense, recreational, competition, and tactical users.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Firearms Manufacturing

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994), Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing (332992)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro primary industry

Firearms & Ammunition Retail (CRAMAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ammunition Manufacturing (Small-, Medium- & Large-Caliber) (IMABAHAG)

Keywords

• Firearms manufacturing
• 1911 pistols
• Small arms production
• Tactical shotguns
• Ammunition manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Pahrump

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Firearms Sales: Armscor generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of firearms including 1911 pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shotguns. Products are sold through a distributor-dealer network rather than direct-to-consumer.
2. Ammunition Sales: Armscor produces and sells ammunition under their brand, positioning themselves as the official ammunition producer of the family-owned company.
3. Parts and Accessories: Factory magazines, replacement parts, and accessories are sold through AdvancedTactical.com and aftermarket manufacturers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Armscor designs, manufactures, and distributes small arms—primarily M1911-style pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shotguns—under the Rock Island Armory and RIA-USA brands, along with branded ammunition and replacement parts. Products are sold exclusively through an authorized dealer and distributor network in the U.S. and internationally, with parts and accessories also available via the company's AdvancedTactical.com e-commerce channel.

Product overview

Armscor is a firearms manufacturer operating multiple brands: Rock Island Armory (primary firearms brand offering 1911-style pistols across TAC, ROCK, GI, BBR, XT, MAPP, PRO series and VR Series AR-style shotguns), RIA-USA (American manufacturing in Cedar City, Utah producing RIA 5.0 pistols and Pak-Out shotguns), and Armscor (parent company ammunition and parts via Advanced Tactical). The portfolio covers calibers including 22TCM, 22TCM9R, 9MM, 10MM, 40S&W, 45ACP, 380ACP, 38SPL, 38SUPER, 357MAG, 12GA, 20GA, 410GA, 22LR, and 22MAG.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rock Island Armory: Primary firearms brand focusing on M1911 pistols, known for solid as a rock tagline
• RIA-USA
• Armscor
• Advanced Tactical

Products and services

• RIA 5.0 Pistol American-made striker-fired pistol manufactured at the RIA-USA facility in Cedar City, Utah, designed for modern sporting and personal defense applications.
• RIA 5.0E Enhanced Pistol Enhanced version of the RIA 5.0 with a 4.91" barrel, 17+1 capacity, Night Fision sights, and Armor Series finish, targeted at discerning shooting enthusiasts seeking premium features.
• BBR 3.10 9mm Compact Pistol Compact 1911-style concealed-carry pistol with a 3.10" barrel, 10-round capacity, G10 grips, and Black Anodized/Parkerized finish, designed for personal protection and concealed carry.
• TAC Ultra MS HC Combo 9mm/22TCM9R Pistol Tactical 1911 pistol with a 4.25" barrel, 17-round capacity, G10 tactical grips, and Armscor's proprietary combo dual-caliber capability allowing conversion between 9mm and 22TCM9R.
• PK-12 Pak-Out Short Shotgun American-made compact spring-assisted pump-action shotgun with a 14.25" barrel and 4+1 capacity, designed for home defense and tactical applications.
• VRPF14 Pump Action Shotgun AR-style semi-automatic pump-action shotgun with a 14.1" barrel and 5-round capacity, compatible with VR-Series magazines, combining AR-15 ergonomics with a shotgun platform.
• TAC Series 1911 Pistols Full-size tactical 1911 pistols built on the 70-series design with hand-fitting quality process, designed for combat and self-defense applications across multiple calibers including 45ACP, 9mm, 10mm, 40S&W, and 38Super.
• ROCK Series 1911 Pistols Upgraded 1911 pistols featuring enhanced specifications over standard GI models, designed for shooters seeking improved features and performance.
• GI Series 1911 Pistols Basic 1911 pistols maintaining classic military specifications and design, offering the entry-level price point in the Rock Island Armory 1911 lineup.
• BBR (Baby Rock) Compact 1911 Pistols Compact 1911 pistols designed specifically for concealed carry and personal defense, offering reduced footprint while maintaining the 70-series platform.
• XT Series Multi-Caliber 1911 Pistols Multi-caliber 1911 pistols offering versatility with conversion capability across different caliber options, including the proprietary 22TCM and 9mm combinations.
• MAPP Series Polymer Frame Pistols Polymer-frame 1911 pistols featuring modern materials for reduced weight while maintaining the classic 1911 platform ergonomics.
• PRO Series Competition 1911 Pistols Competition-focused 1911 pistols optimized for shooting sports and target shooting, available through the Medallion shop for match-grade performance.
• VR Series AR-Style Semi-Automatic Shotguns AR-style semi-automatic shotguns offering familiar AR-15 ergonomics in a shotgun platform, including the VR80, VRF14, and VRPF14 models targeted at tactical and home defense use.
• Revolvers Rock Island Armory-branded revolvers for personal defense, sporting, and recreational shooting applications across calibers including 357 Magnum, 38 Special, and 22 Magnum.
• Rifles Rifles offered under the Rock Island Armory brand for hunting, sporting, and tactical applications.
• Armscor Branded Ammunition Armscor-branded ammunition produced by RIA as the official ammunition arm of the family-owned company, sold through the same authorized dealer network as firearms.
• Factory Magazines, Parts and Accessories Factory magazines, replacement parts, and accessories for Armscor and Rock Island Armory firearms, sold through the AdvancedTactical.com online storefront and partner aftermarket manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hand-fitting and quality inspection process ensures consistent firearm performance
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Advanced TacticalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdvancedTactical.com serves as the primary online platform for Armscor parts, accessories, and factory magazines. Dealers register through this platform to gain access to purchase products. The site was launched in 2014 to increase USA retail presence in the parts market.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sturm, Ruger & Co. Large US firearms manufacturer with broad portfolio of pistols (including 1911s), revolvers, rifles, and shotguns. Competes with Armscor across most product categories but operates at significantly larger scale and is publicly listed.
• Smith & Wesson Brands: Major US firearms manufacturer covering pistols (M&P, Shield), revolvers, and long guns. Overlaps with Armscor in self-defense and concealed carry segments but is a much larger, publicly traded incumbent.
• FN Herstal / FN America: Belgian-origin firearms manufacturer with US operations (FN America, Columbia SC). Overlaps with Armscor in pistols (FNX, 509), military/law enforcement channels, and global manufacturing footprint.
• Glock: Austrian-origin dominant polymer striker-fired pistol manufacturer with broad US law enforcement and civilian share. Competes with Armscor's modern striker-fired efforts (RIA 5.0) and sets the standard Armscor is targeting in the polymer segment.
• SIG Sauer: US/German firearms and ammunition manufacturer with deep product breadth (P320, P365, MCX, 1911). Comparable to Armscor in firearms + ammunition vertical integration and US/overseas manufacturing footprint, but at meaningfully larger scale.

Direct peers

• Kimber Manufacturing: US-based specialty manufacturer focused on 1911-pattern pistols and other firearms for civilian, law enforcement, and self-defense markets. Directly comparable to Armscor/Rock Island Armory on 1911 platform focus, mid-market price band, and dealer-channel distribution.
• Springfield Armory: Manufacturer of 1911 pistols (TRP, Range Officer, XD/M) and modern sporting rifles, sold through US dealer networks. Closely matches Armscor on 1911 heritage, product breadth across pistols/rifles, and value-to-premium price positioning.
• Taurus (Taurus USA): Brazilian-origin value-tier firearms manufacturer with US manufacturing in Bainbridge, GA. Competes head-to-head with Armscor in affordable pistols (G-series, G2c, GX4) and revolvers across the same US dealer network.
• Colt's Manufacturing Company: Original M1911 manufacturer and broader firearms producer (AR-15, revolvers). Overlaps directly with Armscor on 1911-pattern pistols and competes for the same US dealer and government/LE channels.

Emerging players

• Carl Walther (Walthers / Walther Arms): German firearms brand (PPQ, PDP, P22) with growing US presence. Comparable to Armscor as a foreign-origin manufacturer building US distribution and competing for concealed-carry and home-defense shelf space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/armscorria

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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