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The Taurus PT1911 is a replication of the US military model 1911 single-action recoil operated semi-automatic pistol.
| Taurus PT1911 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | Brazil |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2005–present |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Forjas Taurus S/A |
| Variants | B, B1, B3, SS, SS1, AL, ALR, DT |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 38 ounces |
| Length | 81⁄2 in |
| Barrel length | 5 in |
| Width | 11⁄2 in |
| Height | 5.45 in |
| Caliber | 9×19mm Parabellum .45 ACP |
| Action | semi-automatic, single action |
| Feed system | 7, 8 or 10 round magazine |
History
editDesigned in Porto Alegre, Brazil, it was initially distributed and released in the U.S. consumer market in the fall of 2005.[1]
Specifications
edit- Length: 8 ½ in
- Width: 1 ½ in
- Height: 5.45 in
- Weight: 38 oz for B, BHW and DT, (32 oz for B3), (39.4 oz for B1), (33 oz for AL), (33.6 oz for ALR)
- Trigger pull: 3–5 lb
- .45 ACP caliber and 9mm
- 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 (9-round magazine for the 9mm version)
- Blued carbon steel or satin stainless steel finish
Features
editThis section needs additional citations for verification. (October 2025) |
The PT1911 offers features found on models from semi-custom pistol manufacturers such as Springfield Armory, Para-Ordnance, and Kimber Manufacturing.[2]
Featuring a forged steel frame and slide, 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 includes combat and competition features such as a "beaver-tail" grip safety with memory groove, extended ambidextrous thumb safety and slide stop controls, lowered and flared ejection port and frame checkering.[3]
| * Custom fitted slide with serrations front and rear | * Custom fitted close-tolerance barrel and bushing |
| * Polished feed ramp & barrel throat | * Full length recoil spring guide rod |
| * Ventilated trigger | * Target hammer |
| * Lowered and flared ejection port | * Beveled magazine well |
| * Extended ambidextrous thumb safety | * Oversized slide and magazine releases |
| * 30 LPI checkering on flat mainspring housing, trigger guard and frontstrap | * Heinie 'Straight-8' sight system, changed to Novak three dot sights in late 2008; luminous night sights also available |
| * Double diamond pattern plastic stocks | * Taurus Security System Gun lock |
| * Beavertail grip safety with memory pad | * Custom internal extractor |
Included accessories
edit- 2 eight-round magazines
- Barrel bushing wrench
- Sight adj. screw Allen wrench
- 2 safety lock keys
- Manual
- Padded plastic storage box
Variants
editPT1911B
editBlued forged steel basic version (originally sold w/ 2 magazines)
PT1911B1
editBlued carbon steel with Picatinny rail
PT1911B3
editBlued carbon steel 'Compact' concealed carry model styled after the Colt CCO (Concealed carry officer) pistol.
PT1911B-BHW
editBlued carbon steel with Bull's Head Walnut grips
PT1911SS
editStainless steel basic version
PT1911SS1
editStainless steel with Picatinny rail
PT1911SS-BHW
editStainless steel with Bull's Head Walnut grips
PT1911AL
editAluminium frame and blued carbon steel slide
PT1911ALR
editAluminium frame and blued carbon steel slide, with Picatinny rail. Pistol slide is marked as PT 1911 AR.
PT1911DT
editDuoTone blued carbon steel frame with mirror finish steel slide
PT1911FS
editBlued forged steel basic version (sold w/ single magazine)
PT191101-B1
editMatte Black Full (Picatinny rail) 2 magazines
Accuracy results
editIn an article[4] in the August 2006 edition of American Rifleman magazine, the following accuracy results (five shot groups at 25 yards) were documented at:
| Ammunition | Velocity (ft/s) | Energy (ft·lbf) | Avg. group size (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hornaday 200 gr XTP/JHP | 949 | 400 | 1.75 |
| Black Hills 230 gr JHP | 854 | 373 | 1.55 |
| Federal Gold Medal 230 gr FMJ | 798 | 325 | 1.65 |
| Remington Golden Sabre 230 gr JHP | 845 | 365 | 1.76 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "Taurus PT1911 product page at Taurus USA on WebArchive". taurususa.com. Retrieved 2026-01-25.
- ↑ Smith, Clint "Too Tough Taurus",American Handgunner, November/December 2007, p.52-55; 84.
- ↑ http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?id=59&category=pistol PT1911 page on Taurus USA web site
- ↑ Clapp, Wiley "More Bang For Your Buck",The American Rifleman, August 2006, p.44-47; 69.