Auto Ordnance 1911 Tanker Semi-Automatic Pistol .45 ACP 5" Barrel (1)-7Rd Magazine Wood US Grips Olive Drab Green with White Star Cerakote Finish
"Built like a tank" is a phrase that has entered the American lexicon as a means to describe hardware that is durable, strong, and nearly indestructible. The term may have originated in describing armored fighting vehicles, but it also clearly describes the 1911. It is only fitting then that Auto-Ordnance continue the series of WWII commemorative guns with the "Tanker 1911", dedicated to the memory of the brave American soldiers who faced the enemy in steel chariots like the M4 Sherman Tank.
Each Tanker 1911 slide and frame are Cerakoted in Army O.D. Green. The iconic white star of the Sherman Tank is engraved on the slide and frame, adding a touch of historical character. The "U.S" logo is engraved on the beautiful, checkered wood grips, providing a natural and elegant look. This all steel, GI style 1911 features a 5" barrel, chambered in .45 ACP. Sights, trigger, grip safety, and controls are the classic GI pattern. One seven round magazine is included.
Owning the Tanker 1911 gives the modern shooter the opportunity to own a piece of history, while honoring the memory of the brave tank crews who delivered on America's promise to achieve final victory in World War II.
Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 5"
Length O/A: 8.6"
Weight: 2.3 lbs
Sights: Blade front , Rear drift adjustable for windage
Grips: Checkered Wood Grips with US Logo
Magazine: 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
