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With the success of the kits, Para-Ordnance began manufacturing complete M1911 pistols of its own in 1990. [1] In 1999, the double-action-only LDA modification, was introduced. [1] The P14-45 (later 14.45) is the standard model, and as its name hints, it is chambered in .45 ACP and has a magazine capacity of 14.
The pistol's formal U.S. military designation as of 1940 was Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911 for the original model adopted in March 1911, and Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911A1 for the improved M1911A1 model which entered service in 1926. The designation changed to Pistol, Caliber .45, Automatic, M1911A1 in the Vietnam War era. [10]
Kimber Custom Stainless II pistol in .45 ACP. Kimber makes M1911-style pistols with a variety of customization options. Early on, the company introduced the use of metal injection molding for some parts, such as the thumb safety, which makes them more cost-effective to produce. [8] Models available include: Kimber Custom series; Kimber Micro series
RIA (Rock Island Armory) 1911s are derivatives of the US Military G.I. M1911-A1, the standard issue US Service pistol from 1911 to 1985. [3] Most RIA models are targeted at the low-end price point of the 1911 pistol market and are basic entry-level MIL-SPEC versions of the 1911. [4] However, some models offer additional higher-end features.
Nighthawk Custom is an American firearm company based in Berryville, Arkansas, US.It manufactures custom M1911 pistols, rifles, revolvers, shotguns, and tactical knives for competition shooters, military, law enforcement and self-defense.
The AMT Hardballer is a series of pistols that are part of the 1911 platform (based on the .45 ACP M1911) made by Arcadia Machine & Tool (AMT) from 1977 to 2002. [1] The Hardballer was the first entirely stainless steel 1911 pattern pistol. [2] Other features included adjustable rear sights and a lengthened grip safety. [3]