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Taurus PT1911
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of originBrazil
Service history
In service2005 – present
Production history
ManufacturerForjas Taurus S/A
VariantsB, B1, B3, SS, SS1, AL, ALR, DT
Specifications
Mass38 ounces
Length81⁄2 in
Barrel length5 in
Width11⁄2 in
Height5.45 in
Caliber9×19mm Parabellum
.45 ACP
Actionsemi-automatic, single action
Feed system7, 8 or 10 round magazine

The Taurus PT1911 is a replication of the US military model 1911 single-action recoil operated semi-automatic pistol. Designed in Porto Alegre Brazil it was initially distributed and released in US consumer market in the fall of 2005.

The PT1911 differs from other handguns in the 1911-style market in that it offers features found on top-end models from semi-custom pistol manufacturers such as Springfield Armory, Para-Ordnance, and Kimber Manufacturing.[1]

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.[2]

Specifications

Features

* 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

Variants

Accuracy results

In an article[3] 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

References

  1. ^ Smith, Clint "Too Tough Taurus",American Handgunner, November/December 2007, p.52-55; 84.
  2. ^ http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?id=59&category=pistol PT1911 page on Taurus USA web site
  3. ^ Clapp, Wiley "More Bang For Your Buck",The American Rifleman, August 2006, p.44-47; 69.

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