Standard Manufacturing is proud to announce the new full Damascus 1911. Using techniques dating back many centuries to medieval times, the frame and slide are hand forged by old-world artisans to make a chain pattern Damascus. The Master Gunsmiths at Standard Manufacturing then take the Damascus blocks and make each 1911 individually. The Standard Manufacturing Damascus 1911 requires many labor-intensive hours of polishing, stoning, and fitting, which only the most experienced gunsmiths can accomplish; as such, very few gunmakers in the world have the capability or craftsmen to make a gun of this level. Due to the amount of labor and time required to make each Damascus 1911, we anticipate a great deal of demand for this limited production model.
Specifications
Chain Pattern 4140 Carbon Steel Damascus Frame and Slide
5 inch Stainless Steel Match Grade Barrel with Match Bushing
Lowered and Flared Ejection Port and Rear Slide Serrations
High Profile Low-Mount Tactical Sights
Enhanced Slide to Frame Fit
Up-swept Beavertail Grip Safety and Extended Magazine Release
Checkered Mainspring Housing
Fully Machined Extended Tactical Thumb Safety and Slide Stop
Medium Solid Match Grade Trigger with 4.5 lb Trigger Pull
Enhanced Machined Hammer
Extra Fancy American Black Walnut Grips
Caliber/Gauge 45 ACP
Barrel Length 5"
Action SAO
Front Sight Dot
Rear Sight Dot
Color Gray
Material Steel
Handed Ambi
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
