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Most 1911s come in either .45 ACP, 9mm or 10mm, with 9mm and .45 ACP being the most popular calibers. A 10mm is great for hunting but is a bit much for everyday carry. .45 ACP is a classic choice, but it might be too powerful for those with weaker hands or newbies.
The ACP was the most accurate 1911 we tested, printing five-shot groups averaging 1.193 inches at 15 yards. The trigger on it is excellent and the sights are top-notch. A tester keeps mags loaded with Freedom Munitions .45 ACP.
45 ACP 1911s: We Test Five From Les Baer, SIG Sauer, Colt In this diverse quintet, we went looking for the sweet spot of price and utility that would define the best go-anywhere do-anything semi-automatic handgun.
I ran 500 rounds of assorted factory .45 ACP ball target and JHP self-defense rounds and found the Auto Ordnance GI to cycle reliably, with just three easily cleared malfunctions. The 1911 series, AO's gun included, run the vaunted 18-degree grip angle.
1. Ed Brown Kobra Carry. SHOP NOW. You can’t make a list of the best 1911s without including an Ed Brown. Simply the best is the phrase that comes to mind. The Kobra Carry has been scaled down to a...
Pros. Tight tolerances and fitment. Great triggers. Aggressive grip surfaces. Good accuracy. Cons. Expensive. May have a break-in period. Springfield TRP 1911 Specs & Features. Specs. Caliber: 45 ACP. Length: 7.9″ / 8.6″. Barrel Length: 4.25″ / 5″. Height: 5.5″. Magazine Capacity: 7 rnds / 8 rnds. Features. 3-Dot Tritium Sights.
The pull is consistent, extremely short and very crisp when the hammer comes down. Springfield’s new .45 is a full-sized pistol with an aggressive grip texture, ambidextrous safety and an accessory rail. Image: Michael Bordon, After Action AZ Photography.
Review: Springfield Armory 1911 Mil-Spec .45. I recently had the chance to test the Springfield Armory Mil-Spec pistol in .45 ACP, positioned in the manufacturer’s line as a very reasonably priced basic service pistol — yet one that still features a rugged forged frame and slide.
The classical 1911 is rightly loved by most, but the Taurus TH45 proves you can enjoy the.45 ACP’s proven terminal performance in a modernized, feature-rich platform. by Jeromy Knepp. Like many American gun enthusiasts, I feel that the .45 ACP sits at the pinnacle of defensive pistol calibers.
The Rock Island G.I. 1911 is a throwback to the historical 1911s of yesteryear. Find out in this Rock Island Armory 1911 review if it makes the grade!