Taurus PT1911 explained

Taurus PT1911
Origin:Brazil
Type:Semi-automatic pistol
Is Ranged:yes
Service:2005 – present
Manufacturer:Forjas Taurus S/A
Variants:B, B1, B3, SS, SS1, AL, ALR, DT
Weight:38 ounces
Length:8 in
Part Length:5 in
Width:1 in
Height:5.45 in
Caliber:9×19mm Parabellum
.45 ACP
Action:semi-automatic, single action
Feed:7, 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 the U.S. consumer market in the fall of 2005.

The PT1911 offers features found on 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
  • Lowered and flared ejection port
  • 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:

AmmunitionVelocity (ft/s)Energy (ft·lbf)Avg. group size (in)
Hornaday 200 gr XTP/JHP9494001.75
Black Hills 230 gr JHP8543731.55
Federal Gold Medal 230 gr FMJ7983251.65
Remington Golden Sabre 230 gr JHP8453651.76

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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