A true competition 1911 that's ready for the battle against the timer, flashing two finishes for the best of both worlds. This two-tone update features a corrosion-resistant brushed stainless steel frame crowned with a blued slide. Custom G10 Black and Grey grips, 25 LPI checkering on the front strap and MSH, an upswept beavertail grip safety, and undercut trigger guard keep the pistol low and controlled in your hands. The dual recoil spring system reduces felt recoil while extending recoil spring life. This pistol also features a Colt National Match® Barrel and Novak adjustable fiber optic sights for precision shooting. Our Series 70 Firing System ensures a clean crisp trigger pull. Available in 45ACP.
Action: Single Action
Barrel: 5.0"
Capacity: 8 + 1
Finish: Blued
Safety: Thumb Safety
Sights: Novak Adjustable Fiber Optic
Stock: Steel Frame / G10 Black and Grey Grips
Magazine: 1 / 8 rd.
Weight: 36.0 oz.
Barrel Length: 5
Overall Length: 8.5
Features: National Match Barrel/ Dual Recoil Spring System
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
