1911 pistols

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Since its original introduction, the wildly popular Colt 1911 pistol has had literally hundreds, if not thousands, of imitators. Some of these have been high-quality custom pieces of work fetching thousands of dollars apiece; others... not so much. This page will attempt to track some of the more well known versions of the world's most popular pistol.

While this page will almost certainly never be complete and will always be a work in progress, hopefully the information contained here will prove to be useful when it comes to choosing exactly which version of the 1911 is right for you.

For the time being, versions on this page will be sorted according to manufacturer. If sufficient information is gathered on any single version, it will then be given its own page in the encyclopedia with a link listed here.

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See also

Versions of the M1911 Colt pistol with their own pages:

Ed Brown

Special Forces Carry II

Special Forces Carry II
Type semi-automatic pistol
Land of Origin USA
Specifications
Length 8"
Barrel length 4.25"
Weight 35 oz.
Cartridge .45 ACP
Action single-action, short recoil
Trigger pull 3.5 lbs.

Feed 8-round detachable box magazine
Sights low-profile combat rear, dovetailed front
Production History
Designer Ed Brown
Manufacturer Ed Brown Products
Unit Cost US$2,745 (MSRP 2013)
[1]
Chronograph/Accuracy Results
Load Bullet Wt. (gr) Velocity (fps) Standard deviation Average group (in.)
Nosler JHP 185 1,0O9 16.0 20
WW PDX1 230 871 28.0 2.25
Hornady CRIT. DUTY 225 985 14.2 2.25
Remington HD 230 799 25.3 2.5
Federal HST 230 828 18.4 2.25
Federal HST+P 230 888 31.4 2.5
Fed. Guard Dog 165 1,045 143 2.75
ASYM JHP+P 185 948 1.3 175
Magtech JHP+P 230 909 6.8 2.5

Executive Target

Executive Target
Type semi-automatic pistol
Land of Origin USA
Specifications
Length 8.75"
Barrel length 5"
Weight 38 oz.
Cartridge .45 ACP
Action single-action, short recoil
Trigger pull 3.5 lbs.

Feed 8-round detachable box magazine
Sights adjustable rear, dovetailed front
Production History
Designer Ed Brown
Manufacturer Ed Brown Products
Unit Cost US$2,945 (MSRP 2013)
[1]
Chronograph/Accuracy Results
Load Bullet Wt. (gr) Velocity (fps) Standard deviation Average group (in.)
Nosler JHP 185 1,021 13.9 2.0
WW PDX1 230 893 24.5 2.25
Hornady CRIT. DUTY 225 1,001 12.7 2.0
Remington HD 230 804 17.6 2.25
Federal HST 230 839 17.4 2.25
Federal HST+P 230 902 21.8 2.0
Fed. Guard Dog 165 1,067 13.1 2.5
ASYM JHP+P 185 967 5.2 1.75
Magtech JHP+P 230 936 7.2 2.0

Accuracy results are averages of four five-shot groups at 25 yards off an MTM K-Zone shooting rest. Velocities are averages of 10 shots measured on a PACT MKIV chronograph set 15 feet from the muzzle.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Patrick Sweeney, "A Pair of Gems." Guns & Ammo, Sept. 2013, p. 64-74
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