Destined to become the standard that all 1911 pistols are compared against the Taurus 1911 offers you the most accurate and feature-laden model on the market today. Starting with our own hammer-forged -not cast – ordnance grade steel frames slides and barrels we machine each and every part to tolerance levels that surpass even today’s industry standards. Our skilled pistol smiths hand-fit and tune each gun with the 19 standard features seen below using quality parts that are built 100% in our state-of-the-art factory. Then they mark the slide barrel and frame with matching serial numbers. Available in the powerful .45 ACP this aggressive rock-solid firearm is ready to go right out of the box. The Taurus 1911 is an unbeatable gun that is also an unbeatable value. – Finish: Blue – Caliber: 45 Auto – Grips: Checkered Black – Capacity: 8 + 1 – Weight: 38 oz – Rate of Twist: 1:16 – Barrel Length: 5 – Height: 5.45 – Frame: Large – Width: 1-1/2 – Action: SA – Front Sight: Heinie – Length: 8 1/2 – Grooves: 6 – Trigger Type: Ventilated – Grooves Turn: Left