Taurus 1911 Commander Pistol 45 ACP 4.2" Barrel 8 Rounds Synthetic Grips Steel Frame Black Finish Taurus 1911 Commander offers a smaller lighter profile than a Government 1911 with a full sized 1911 grip and magazine capacity. Featuring an 8 round .45 ACP magazine, a durable steel frame, and drift adjustable Novak sights, this is the right gun at the right price. It also features the traditional 1911 grip safety with a manual thumb safety, and synthetic grips with an extended beaver tail for ultimate control. This is a fantastic gun for the legally armed citizen. Get some quality personal protection at a price you can afford with the Taurus 1911 Commander!
Specifications and Features : Taurus 1911 Commander 1-191101COM
Semi Automatic Handgun
Single Action
.45 Acp
4.20" Barrel
8 Rounds
Novak Drift Adjustable Sights
Grip Safety and Thumb Safety
Extended Beavertail
Synthetic Grips
Steel Frame
Matte Black Finish
Overall Length 7.9"
Weight 38 Ounces
Caliber Dictionary
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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
