The DE1911GSS features a 5.05" barrel, 8.625" OA Length, slide width of 1.28", and a weight of 36.2 oz. The slide thickness is 0.92", grip thickness of 1.30", with a trigger pull of 3-4 lbs., and a trigger reach of 2.77". The grip has front strap checkering at 20 lines per inch. It has a high-profile sculptured rear sight, drift adjustable for windage, pinned-in white dot front sight. It is shipped with two 8 round magazines. This model has the Series 70 configuration.
Ships with two 8 round magazines
Skeletonized Hammer
Extended Magazine Release
Extended Thumb Safety
Checkered, Flat Mainspring Housing made from Aluminum
Stainless Steel Full-length Guide Rod
Specifications:
Model: DE1911GSS
Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel Length: 5.055"
Overall Length: 8.625"
Slide Width: 1.28"
Weight: 36.2 oz
Slide Thickness: 0.92"
Grips: G10 Gray.
Grip Thickness: 1.30"
Trigger Pull: 3-4 lbs.
Trigger Reach: 2.77"
Sights: High profile sculptured rear sight, drift adjustable for windage, pinned in front sight blade with horizontal serrations
Magazines: 2 - 8rd
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
