Destined to become the standard that all 1911 pistols are compared against, the Taurus 1911 offers you the most accurate and feature-laden model on the market today. Starting with our own hammer-forged - not cast - ordnance grade steel frames, slides and barrels, we machine each and every part to tolerance levels that surpass even today's industry standards. Our skilled pistol smiths hand-fit and tune each gun. Then they mark the slide, barrel and frame with matching serial numbers. Available in the powerful .45 ACP , this aggressive, rock-solid firearm is ready to go right out of the box. The Taurus 1911 is an unbeatable gun that is also an unbeatable value.
Specifications :
- Model: 1911B1
- Caliber: .45 ACP
- Capacity: 8+1 (Includes 2 magazines)
- Barrel Length: 5"
- Porting: No
- Action: SA
- Finish: Blue
- Grips: Checkered Wood
- Weight: 32 oz
- Construction: Steel/Alloy
- Frame: Large
- Sights: Genuine Novak
- Trigger Type: Smooth
- Length: 8 3/4"
- Width: 1 ½"
- Height: 5.45"
- Rate of Twist: 1:16"
- Grooves: 6
45 ACP , 5" Barrel, 8 Round, (Blued)
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
