- Series/Collection: 1911
- Action: Single
- Caliber/Gauge: 45 ACP
- Capacity: 8
- Sight: Novak Drift Adjustable Front and Rear
- Slide: Mil Spec OD Green Cerakote Carbon Steel
- Safety: Manual, Grip, Firing Pin Block
- Grip Type: Custom VZ Checkered Black Polymer
- Frame Material: Steel
- Frame Finish: Black
- Barrel Length: 5"
- Overall Length: 8-1/2"
- Weight: 42 oz
- Frame Size: Full
- Height: 5-1/2"
- Width: 1-1/2"
- Application: Competition, Home Defense, Target Shooting, Armed Professional, Recreational
Destined to become the standard that all 1911 pistols are compared to, 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. This aggressive, rock-solid firearm is ready to go right out of the box. The Taurus 1911 is an unbeatable firearm that also provides an unbeatable value. This version is equipped with a Military Green Cerakote Slide and VZ Operator II grips, an aggressive Recon texture on the front 1/3 of the grip with the traditional Operator diagonal ball cuts the remainder of the way. This VZ Grips feature a permanent thumb recess for quick mag changes.