The Tanfoglio Stock Master brings together the ultimate set of features for today's Production Division Shooter. It takes the frame of a STOCK III and combines it with the highly desirable features found on the STOCK II. Full Conical Bull Barrels with Semi-Polygonal rifling come standard and are lengthened to match the length of the STOCK III frame. The Defiant STOCK Master uses a lightened slide like the one found on the Limited Custom to quicken cycle time and lockup. This model ships with 2 magazines, ambidextrous safeties, hard chromed finishing, fiber optic front sight, and the fully adjustable rear SuperSight.
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
