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The 1911 platform has been around for over a century, and there's a reason people keep coming back to it. The Taurus 1911 in sand Cerakote takes that proven Government-size formula and loads it up with upgrades that you'd normally have to spend a lot more to get. Built on a hammer-forged ordnance-grade steel frame with a matching forged steel slide and barrel, this isn't a cast-together budget build. Taurus hand-fits and assembles each pistol, and the slide, barrel, and frame are all serial-number matched at the end of the process.
The feature list here is genuinely impressive for this class of pistol. You get an extended beavertail grip safety with a memory bump to prevent hammer bite and encourage a high grip, an ambidextrous thumb safety, a skeletonized ventilated trigger with minimal over-travel, a lowered and flared ejection port, front and rear slide serrations, and a beveled magazine well for faster reloads. Novak drift-adjustable front and rear sights round out the package, so you can tune your point of impact for windage right out of the box. The 5-inch barrel with a 1:16 twist rate gives you a full sight radius and all the velocity the .45 ACP cartridge has to offer.
One of the things that actually sets this particular configuration apart is the Black VZ G10 grips. VZ Grips has been making premium firearm grips for over 20 years and is trusted by competitive shooters and law enforcement alike. G10 is an extremely durable laminate material that resists moisture, oils, and cleaning solvents without losing its texture over time. On a hot summer range day when sweat starts factoring in, the G10 surface keeps its bite where standard plastic grips tend to get slick. Paired with the sand Cerakote slide, the aesthetic is sharp without trying too hard.
At 8+1 capacity in .45 ACP with a full 5-inch Government-size profile, this Taurus 1911 is built for the range, for competition, or as a duty-style pistol for those who prefer the classic 1911 manual-of-arms.
Taurus uses hammer-forged ordnance-grade steel for the frame, slide, and barrel on the 1911 series. Forging produces a denser, stronger part than casting, and Taurus machines each component to tight tolerances. The slide, barrel, and frame are also serial-number matched during final assembly.
Yes, meaningfully so. VZ Grips has a strong reputation in the 1911 community for producing durable, high-traction G10 grips that outperform standard plastic panels, especially when hands get sweaty at the range. G10 is a laminate material that resists moisture and solvents without losing its texture over time, and VZ has been making them in the USA for over 20 years.
Yes. The Taurus 1911 uses a standard single-stack 1911 .45 ACP magazine footprint and is compatible with most quality 1911 magazines in 8-round or longer capacity. The pistol ships with one factory 8-round magazine.
Cerakote is a polymer-ceramic coating applied to the metal surface that provides excellent resistance to corrosion, abrasion, and chemicals compared to traditional bluing or parkerizing. The sand color on this model gives it a distinct two-tone look while also offering more protective coverage for the slide than a standard painted or blued finish would.
Yes. This model includes an ambidextrous thumb safety, which is a notable feature at this price point since many 1911s at similar or even higher prices ship with a single-sided safety. The levers are extended for easy reach without having to break your grip.
The pistol comes equipped with Novak-style drift-adjustable front and rear sights in a three-dot configuration. The rear sight is drift-adjustable for windage, allowing you to dial in your point of impact at the range. They're dovetail-mounted and secured with a set screw.
| UPC | 725327931577 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1-191101S-VZ |
| Capacity | 8 + 1 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Length | 5" |
| Action | |
| Product Type | Semi-Auto Pistol |
| Sights Type | Adjustable Sights |
| Sights | Novak Front & Rear |
| Shipping Weight | 4.4 |
| Package Width | 3.25 |
| Package Height | 10.25 |
| Number of Magazines | 1 8 rd. |
| Length | 8.5 |
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