The Charles Daly 1911 Empire Grade pistol in .45 ACP with an 8+1 capacity and gold finish (brand part no. 440.182) is a made-in-Italy 1911-pattern pistol built with premium finishing touches for shooters who want classic styling. Charles Daly machines the steel frame and slide with a gold finish and dovetail target sights, and G10 grips give a secure, textured hold. The pistol runs a single-action trigger with a combat trigger and hammer, and a beavertail grip safety adds a familiar 1911 safety layer. Two 8-round magazines ship with the pistol. Among premium-finish semi-auto handguns, this Empire Grade configuration favors 1911 collectors and range shooters who want distinctive styling.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 ACP.
• Capacity of 8+1 rounds.
• The barrel measures 5 inches.
• The finish is gold, applied to both the steel frame and slide.
• The grips are G10, and the sights are dovetail target sights.
• The design includes a beavertail grip safety and combat trigger/hammer.
• The pistol is made in Italy.
• Two 8-round magazines ship with the pistol.
• The slide is serrated for a secure grip during manipulation.
• The action is Single Action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this pistol made? Italy, built to Charles Daly’s Empire Grade specification.

What grips come on this pistol? G10 grips paired with a gold-finished steel frame and slide.

Buy the Charles Daly 1911 Empire Grade Pistol

Made-in-Italy 1911 craftsmanship with premium gold-finished styling is exactly what this Charles Daly 1911 Empire Grade Pistol delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.