Iver Johnson 1911A1 Eagle LR .45 ACP 5" Adj 8Rd Matte W/Rail
No Sale To California: No Sale To California Other FEATURES: Matte Blued Finish DOVETAILED Front Sight BEVELED Magwell SKELTONIZED Hammer Three Hole Trigger Other FEATURES2: LOWERED & FLARED Ejection Port Beavertail Grip Safety Extended Slide Stop & Safety Picatinny Rail Fully Adjustable Rear Sight Caliber: .45 ACP Type Action Function: Semi-Auto Grip Material: Walnut-Checkered Finish: Blued-Matte Frame Material: Steel Barrel Length In INCHES: 5 Magazine Capacity: 8 Number Of MAGAZINES Included: 1 Ambidextrous Safety: N Drilled And Tapped: N Type Of Sights: Adjustable Weight In OUNCES: 38
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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
