The Auto-Ordnance Case Hardened 1911 pistol in .45 ACP with a 5-inch barrel (brand part no. 1911GCH) delivers a GI-style pistol finished with color case hardened steel on both frame and slide, giving each pistol a naturally unique swirled color pattern. Auto-Ordnance pairs the case hardened finish with a curved mainspring housing and wood grips engraved with U.S. markings, echoing the original military-issue 1911. The sights are a blade front and a drift-adjustable notch rear for classic, reliable windage adjustment. Among case-hardened semi-auto handguns, this Case Hardened 1911 configuration favors collectors and shooters who want authentic GI styling.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 ACP.
• Capacity of 7 rounds.
• The barrel measures 5 inches, running the classic GI-style 1911 system.
• The finish is color case hardened steel, applied to both frame and slide.
• The grips are wood, engraved with U.S. markings, echoing military-issue styling.
• The sights are a blade front with a drift-adjustable notch rear.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does color case hardening look like? A naturally unique swirled color pattern applied to the steel frame and slide.

What is engraved on the grips? U.S. markings, echoing the pistol’s GI-style military heritage.

Buy the Auto-Ordnance Case Hardened 1911, .45 ACP

A GI-style 1911 with a naturally unique color case hardened finish is exactly what this Auto-Ordnance Case Hardened 1911 delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.