Colt Xse Lightweight Government 1911 Talo Pistol 45 ACP 5" Barrel Series 80 Od Green Frame
The Colt XSE Lightweight Series features everything that top shooters demand in a pistol. The foundation for these pistols is a forged receiver, a forged steel slide, a forged stainless steel barrel and a forged steel slide stop. Front and rear slide serrations come standard along with Novak® sights. The Colt Upswept Beavertail Grip Safety with Palm Swell and enhanced cut under the trigger guard allow for a secure hold on the pistol. The addition of a one piece, full length guide rod rounds out a pistol suited perfectly for the shooting enthusiast or the personal defense user alike.
Features
• Novak® Low Mount Carry Sights with Dots
• Enhanced Hammer
• Extended Single Side Tactical Saftey Lock
• Colt Upswept Beavertail Grip Safety
• 3-Hole Aluminum Trigger
• Lowered and Flared Ejection Port
• Full Length Guide Rod
• Front and Rear Slide Serrations
Action: Single
Caliber: 45 Automatic Colt Pistol ( ACP )
Barrel Length: 5"
Capacity: 8 + 1
Safety: Thumb and Grip Safety
Sights: Novak
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 45 ACP (45 Auto) was designed by John Browning in 1905 for his prototype semiautomatic pistol that eventually became the legendary Colt 1911, using a .452-inch bullet. Browning proposed a 200-grain bullet; U.S. Army Ordnance, smarting from reports of poor performance of the 38 Long Colt in the Philippines, increased bullet weight to 230 grains for greater stopping power...and the 45 ACP as it is today was adopted in 1911. It remains an iconic and popular handgun cartridge for personal defense and competition, and was used by the U.S. military in submachine guns (Thompson and M3) through the 1970s. Although largely replaced by the 9mm for military use and the 9mm and/or 40 S&W in the law enforcement community, the 45 ACP is still used by the U.S. military and numerous law enforcement agencies in various applications. The standard load remains a 230-grain bullet at 780 to 850 fps, but lighter, faster bullets from 165 to 200 grain, delivering a bit less recoil, are also available. — Craig Boddington
