As part of Auto-Ordnances ongoing series of custom 1911s paying tribute to the men and women who supported Americas drive towards victory in World War II, we are proud to introduce the Fly Girls 1911. This custom pistol honors the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) who played a vital role in the war effort. Over 1000 women served as pilots during WWII , taking on vital roles operating aircraft in non-combat positions so their male counterparts could directly engage the enemy. These women aviators were pioneers in the profession, facing all of the risks and challenges shared by pilots of the time period. By wars end, 38 had given their lives in service to their country. Auto-Ordnance is proud to honor the dedication and sacrifice of the WASPs with this beautiful engraved and finished custom 1911 pistol! Fly Girls Special Edition WW2 1911 features- Wood Grips with US logo, custom engraved with the original Fly Girls script, logo, wings and years of service. Also, the Star Roundel, rivets and panels and a 2 color black and OD green Cerakote finish. Includes one 7 rd magazine.
Specification
Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 5" Standard
Length: O/A :8.5"
Weight: 35 oz.
Sights: Blade front, rear drift adjustable for windage
Grip: Checkered Wood Grips with U.S. Logo
Magazine: One 7 Round
Fly Girls Special Edition WW2 1911, .45 Cal., 5" barrel, Wood Grips with US logo, custom engraved with the original Fly Girls script, logo, wings and years of service. Also includes the Star Roundel, rivets and panels and a 2 color black and OD green cerakote finish. One 7 rd magazine As part of Auto-Ordnances ongoing series of custom1911s paying tribute to the men and women who supported Americas drive towards victory in World War II, we are proud to introduce the Fly Girls 1911. This custom pistol honors the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) who played a vital role in the war effort. Over 1000 women served as pilots during WWII , taking on vital roles operating aircraft in non-combat positions so their male counterparts could directly engage the enemy. These women aviators were pioneers in the profession, facing all of the risks and challenges shared by pilots of the time period. By wars end, 38 had given their lives in service to their country. Auto-Ordnance is proud to honor the dedication and sacrifice of the WASPs with this beautiful engraved and finished custom 1911 pistol! - SPECIFICATION - Caliber: .45 ACP - Barrel: 5" Standard - Length: O/A :8.5" - Weight: 35 oz. - Sights: Blade front, rear drift adjustable for windage - Grip: Checkered Wood Grips with U.S. Logo - Magazine: One 7 Round
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
