The Auto-Ordnance Thompson Red Tails 1911A1 pistol in .45 ACP with a 5-inch barrel (brand part no. 1911BKOC18) pairs the classic 1911A1 platform with Red Tails commemorative styling, honoring the Tuskegee Airmen’s WWII legacy in a shootable defensive pistol. Auto-Ordnance builds the pistol on the proven single-action 1911A1 operating system, with a blade front sight and drift-adjustable rear sight for classic, reliable aiming. The serrated slide keeps a confident grip during manipulation, and a single 7-round magazine ships with the pistol. Among commemorative semi-auto handguns, this Red Tails 1911A1 configuration favors collectors and shooters who want military heritage styling.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 ACP.
• Capacity of 7+1 rounds.
• The barrel measures 5 inches, running the classic single-action 1911A1 system.
• The sights are a blade front with a drift-adjustable rear.
• The slide is serrated for a positive grip during manipulation.
• The pistol carries Red Tails commemorative styling, honoring the Tuskegee Airmen.
• Ships with one magazine.
• Shipping weight of approximately 3.3 pounds.
• Overall length measures 14.4 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this 1911A1 a Red Tails edition? Commemorative styling honoring the Tuskegee Airmen, applied to the classic single-action 1911A1 platform.

What sights does this pistol use? A blade front sight with a drift-adjustable rear sight.

Buy the Auto-Ordnance Red Tails 1911A1, .45 ACP

Classic 1911A1 reliability with Tuskegee Airmen commemorative styling is exactly what this Red Tails delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.