Taurus PT1911

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name= Taurus PT1911


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origin= flagcountry|Brazil
type= Semi-automatic pistol
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service= 1995 – present
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manufacturer= Forjas Taurus S/A
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variants= Custom
Custom II
weight= 38 ounces
length= 8 1/2 in
part_length= 5 in
width= 1 1/2 in
height= 5.45 in
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caliber=.45 ACP
action= semi-automatic, single action
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The Taurus PT1911 is a clone of the venerable US Military model 1911 single-action recoil operated semi-automatic pistol. It was designed and manufactured by Taurus in Porto Alegre Brazil, and distributed in the US by Taurus USA. Announced at the 2005 Shot Show, it was released to the consumer market in the fall of 2005.

The PT1911 differs from its many competitors in the 1911-style market in that the basic model offers a package of features found on top-end models from more expensive semi-custom pistol manufacturers such as Rock River Arms, Para-Ordnance, and Kimber Manufacturing at a significantly lower cost [Smith, Clint "Too Tough Taurus","American Handgunner", November/December 2007, p.52-55; 84.] .

Featuring a forged steel frame, the PT1911 was originally marketed with a blued carbon steel finish, but as of late 2007 a stainless steel version was released. The standard PT1911 is hand-fit in the Taurus factory and includes popular combat and competition custom features such as a ‘Beavertail’ Grip safety with memory groove, extended ambidextrous thumb safety and slide stop controls, lowered and flared ejection port, frame checkering, and other niceties unusual for a pistol of its price range. [http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?id=59&category=pistol PT1911 page on Taurus USA web site] .

pecifications

* length: 8 ½ in
* width: 1 ½ in
* height: 5.45 in
* weight: 38 oz
* trigger pull: 3 - 5 lb
* .45 ACP caliber
* 5 in 1:16 twist, 6 groove barrel
* single action
* semi-automatic
* trigger actuated ‘California spec’ firing pin drop safety
* 8 round detachable steel single-column magazine
* blued carbon steel or satin stainless steel finish

Features

Included accessories

* 2 eight round magazines
* barrel bushing wrench
* sight adj. screw Allen wrench
* 2 safety lock keys
* manual
* padded plastic storage box

Variants

* PT1911 AR - blued carbon steel with Picatinny rail
* PT1911B - blued carbon steel basic version
* PT1911B1 - blued carbon steel with Picatinny rail
* PT1911B3 - blued carbon steel 'Compact' concealed carry model styled after the Colt CCO (Concealed carry officer) pistol.
* PT1911SS - stainless steel basic version
* PT1911SS1 - stainless steel with Picatinny rail

Accuracy results

In an article [Clapp, Wiley "More Bang For Your Buck","The American Rifleman", August 2006, p.44-47; 69.] in the August 2006 edition of American Rifleman magazine, the following accuracy results were documented:

References

* [http://www.gunblast.com/Taurus-PT1911.htm PT1911 review on Gunblast.com]
* [http://www.gunblast.com/Taurus-PT1911SS.htm Stainless PT1911 review on Gunblast.com]
* [http://www.downrange.tv/artman2/publish/droppedshot/17.shtml Michael Bane (Host of Outdoor channel show ‘Shooting Gallery’) PT1911 review]

External links

* [http://www.taurususa.com Taurus USA web site]