The Taurus 1911 is quickly becoming one of the leading high-performance 1911 platforms available on the market today. This particular Taurus 1911 model features a steel frame and slide along with a set of genuine Novak sights. The ventilated trigger has been lightened and features very minimum over-travel for excellent trigger control. Additionally this model features an ambidextrous safety, checkered black grips and an Enhanced beavertail safety.
Specifications and Features : Taurus 1911 Single Action Semi Automatic Pistol 1-191101SVZ
.45 Acp
5" Barrel
1:16" Twist Rate
8 Round Magazine
Large Frame
Genuine Novak Style Sights
Ventilated Trigger Type
Lightened Trigger with Minimum Over-Travel
Custom VZ Grips
Single Action Firing System
Ambidextrous Safety
Enhanced Beavertail
Overall Weight 38
Overall Length 8.5"
Overall Width 1.5"
Overall Height 5.45"
Cerakote Tan Finish On The Slide
Matte Black Frame Finish
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
