The Auto-Ordnance 1911A1 Memphis Belle pistol in .45 ACP (brand part no. Z1911BKOC19) is the third release in Auto-Ordnance’s Winged Warriors series, paying tribute to the legendary WWII Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress that completed its 25-mission tour of duty over Europe. Auto-Ordnance finishes the slide in OD Green Cerakote echoing the aircraft’s livery, with the Memphis Belle name in yellow script, a star roundel in Cerakote Navy Blue and Snow White, and bomb-silhouette mission tally marks mirroring the original bomber’s markings on the opposite side. The frame is finished in gray with Armor Black controls, and textured hardwood grips are inset with pin-up-style nose art capturing the era’s spirit. This is offered as a Shooter’s Model, a 100% new-in-box pistol that may carry a slight manufacturing finish imperfection typically visible only to a trained eye or with magnification. Among commemorative semi-auto handguns, this 1911A1 Memphis Belle configuration favors collectors and WWII aviation history enthusiasts.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45 ACP, and the magazine capacity is 7 rounds.
• The barrel measures 5 inches, with an overall length of 8.6 inches.
• The slide finish is OD Green Cerakote with Memphis Belle nose-art detailing.
• The frame is gray with Armor Black controls.
• The grips are textured hardwood with custom-engraved pin-up artwork.
• The sights are a blade front with a windage-adjustable rear.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this pistol commemorate? The Memphis Belle, a WWII B-17F Flying Fortress bomber that completed a 25-mission tour of duty over Europe.

What does Shooter’s Model mean? It’s a 100% new-in-box pistol that may carry a slight manufacturing finish imperfection, typically visible only to a trained eye or with magnification.

Buy the Auto-Ordnance 1911A1 Memphis Belle

A tribute to a celebrated WWII bomber on a classic GI-style 1911 is exactly what this Memphis Belle delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.