Destined to become the standard that all 1911 pistols are compared against, the Taurus 1911 offers you the most accurate and feature-laden model on the market today. Starting with our own hammer-forged -not cast- ordnance grade steel frames, slides and barrels, we machine each and every part to tolerance levels that surpass even today's industry standards. Our skilled pistol smiths hand-fit and tune each gun with the 19 standard features seen below, using quality parts that are built 100% in our state-of-the-art factory. Then they mark the slide, barrel and frame with matching serial numbers. Available in the powerful .45 ACP, this aggressive, rock-solid firearm is ready to go right out of the box. The Taurus 1911 is an unbeatable gun that is also an unbeatable value.

Heinie Sights - Features the famous and genuine Richard Heinie "Straight Eight" Sight, using the rapid and accurate dot over the dot system
Forged Slide and Frame
Excellent fitting of slide to frame
Ventilated and lighted trigger - Ventilated and lighted trigger with Minimum over-travel
8 Rd magazine with bumper pad

     
Finish: Blue Steel                    
Caliber: .45 ACP          
Grips: Checkered Black                
Capacity: 8 +1          
Weight: 38 oz          
Rate of Twist: 1:16"      
Barrel Length: 5"          
Construction: Steel          
Height: 5.45"      
Frame: Large          
Width: 1-1/2"          
Action: SA      
Front Sight: Heinie          
Length: 8-1/2"          
Grooves: 6      
Trigger Type: Ventilated                 
Rear Sight: Straight-8          
Grooves Turn: Left