SDS Imports 1911 A1 Service Semi-Auto Pistol 45 ACP 5" Barrel Steel Frame Black Parkerized Finish 1-8Rd Mag
The 1911A1 Service 45 is an upgraded 1911 in 45ACP. Hammer forged hard chrome plated 5" barrel, hammer forged frame, flared and lowered ejection port, beveled magazine well, flat main spring housing.
Manufacturer SDS Imports
Model 1911A1
Action Semi-automatic
Type 1911
Size Full Size
Caliber 45 ACP
Barrel Length 5"
Color Black
Grips Plastic
Capacity 8Rd
Accessories 1 Mag
Safety Manual Safety
Sights Fixed Sights
Subcategory Pistols - Metal Frame
Material Steel
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
