The Taurus 1911 Commander .45 ACP pistol (Taurus part no. 1-191101COM) pairs a shorter 4.2-inch barrel with a full-size grip frame, so it carries and handles like a classic Commander-length 1911. Taurus finishes it in matte black on black, with Novak drift-adjustable front and rear sights, checkered grips and an extended beavertail. It holds eight rounds plus one in the chamber and ships with one magazine. The single-action trigger and standard 1911 components make it a practical choice for range days, carry or home defense, and an easy platform to customize. This Taurus Commander is a straightforward black 1911 for shooters who want the pattern without a premium price.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45 ACP, the cartridge the 1911 was designed around.
• The barrel is 4.2 inches with a 1:16 right-hand twist, giving the Commander its shorter slide.
• Capacity is 8+1 with one magazine included, the classic single-stack count that keeps the grip slim.
• The sights are Novak drift-adjustable front and rear, so you can center the point of impact by moving them in the dovetail.
• The action is single-action only, the crisp trigger design the 1911 is known for.
• The safeties are a manual thumb safety, a grip safety and a firing pin block, per Taurus.
• The frame is full-size alloy steel, which gives the pistol the weight to tame .45 ACP recoil.
• The slide and frame finish is matte black over a matte stainless barrel, a low-glare black-on-black look.
• An extended beavertail and checkered black grips help hold the pistol in a firm, consistent grip.
• Overall length is 8 inches and unloaded weight is 38 ounces, a balanced package for carry or the range.

Frequently Asked Questions

What safeties does the Taurus 1911 Commander have? Taurus lists a manual safety, a grip safety and a firing pin block.

What sights does it use? It has Novak drift-adjustable front and rear sights, so both can be moved in the dovetail to adjust for windage.

How many rounds does it hold? The magazine holds 8 rounds, for an 8+1 capacity with one in the chamber, and one magazine is included.

Buy the Taurus 1911 Commander .45 ACP Pistol, Matte Black

A Commander-length 1911 in matte black is hard to beat for a shooter who likes the pattern and wants room to personalize it. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more semi-auto handguns while you are here.