The Taurus 1911 Commander has a shorter profile than traditional full-size 1911's but maintains a full-size grip. Perfect for carry, self defense or home use, the Commander features Novak drift adjustable front and rear sights, checkered grips and an extended beavertail that offers comfortable shooting with great control. This model has a 4.2" barrel, custom VZ grips, carbon steel cerakote sand slide and 8-round magazine.
Brand Taurus
Category Pistols
Caliber 45 ACP
Model 1911
Series Commander
Frame Finish Matte Black
Action SAO
Slide Description Desert Sand Cerakote Steel
Capacity 8+1
Frame Material Steel
Grips Sand VZ Operator II
Hand Right
Oal 8"
Safety Manual
Sight Configuration 3-Dot Adjustable Novak
Sight Style Adjustable
Weight 38 oz
Barrel Length 4.20"
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
