Auto Ordnance 1911 WW2 Squardon Commerative P41 Warhawk Edition Pistol 45 ACP 5" Barrel 7 Round Capacity
Squadron Special Edition WW2 1911, .45 Cal., 5" barrel, Wood Grips with US logo, custom engraved to resemble a WW2 Fighter Plane, featuring the famous shark mouth artwork.
Also includes rivets and panels, and a 2 color black and gray cerakote finish. One 7 rd magazine,
Specification
Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 5" Standard
Length: 8.5" Overall
Weight: 39 oz
Sights: Blade front, rear drift adjustable for windage
Grip: Checkered Wood Grips with U.S. Logo
Magazine: One 7 Round
Squadron Special Edition WW2 1911, .45 Cal., 5" barrel, Wood Grips with US logo, custom engraved to resemble a WW2 Fighter Plane, featuring the famous shark mouth artwork. - Also includes rivets and panels, and a 2 color black and gray cerakote finish.
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
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.
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Craig Boddington