The Auto-Ordnance Tanker 1911 pistol in .45 ACP with an Army O.D. Green Cerakote finish (brand part no. 1911BKOC11) continues Auto-Ordnance’s series of WWII commemorative firearms, honoring the American tank crews who fought in armored vehicles like the M4 Sherman. Auto-Ordnance, a Kahr Arms brand, engraves the iconic white Sherman Tank star on the slide and frame, and checkered wood grips carry an engraved U.S. logo for a natural, historic look. This all-steel GI-style 1911 features a 5-inch barrel, classic GI-pattern sights, trigger, and grip safety, and ships with one 7-round magazine. Among commemorative semi-auto handguns, this Tanker 1911 configuration favors collectors and history-minded shooters who want a piece of WWII heritage.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45 ACP.
• The capacity is 7+1 rounds.
• The barrel measures 5 inches, all-steel GI-style construction.
• The finish is Army O.D. Green Cerakote with an engraved Sherman Tank star.
• The grips are checkered wood with an engraved U.S. logo.
• The sights are a fixed blade front with a drift-adjustable rear for windage.
• The unloaded weight is 2.3 pounds.
• The action is Single Action.
• Overall length measures 8.6 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this pistol commemorate? The American tank crews of World War II, honored with an engraved Sherman Tank star and U.S. logo grips.

What is the magazine capacity? 7+1 rounds of .45 ACP, with one magazine included.

Buy the Auto-Ordnance Tanker 1911 Pistol, .45 ACP

A piece of WWII history in an all-steel GI-style .45 ACP 1911 is exactly what this Tanker delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.