The Taurus 1911 pistol in .45 ACP with a 5-inch barrel and matte black finish (brand part no. 1191101FS) is a full-size single-action pistol built from hammer-forged, not cast, ordnance-grade steel frames, slides, and barrels, hand-fit and assembled by Taurus’s pistolsmiths. Taurus pairs Novak drift-adjustable front and rear sights with a firing pin block, grip safety, and manual safety, and the pistol ships with one 8-round magazine. At 42 ounces unloaded, the 1911 delivers the classic heft and feel that defines the platform. Among full-size semi-auto handguns, this Taurus 1911 configuration favors shooters who want a hammer-forged .45 ACP built to compete with premium 1911s.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 ACP.
• Capacity of 8 rounds.
• The barrel measures 5 inches, hammer-forged ordnance-grade steel.
• The sights are Novak, drift adjustable front and rear.
• The safety system includes a firing pin block, grip safety, and manual safety.
• The unloaded weight is 42 ounces.
• The slide is serrated.
• The action is Semi-Auto.
• Rifled with a 1-in-16 twist rate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the frame cast or forged? Hammer forged, not cast, from ordnance-grade steel for durability.

What safety features does this pistol include? A firing pin block, grip safety, and manual safety.

Buy the Taurus 1911 Pistol, .45 ACP

A hammer-forged, hand-fit .45 ACP 1911 built to compete with premium platforms is exactly what this Taurus 1911 delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.