Difference between revisions of "1911 pistols"
From Gunsopedia
(Created page with "300pxSince its original introduction, the wildly popular Colt 1911 pistol has had literally hundreds, if not thousands, of imitators. S...") |
Latest revision as of 11:57, 29 April 2015
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.
Contents |
[edit] See also
Versions of the M1911 Colt pistol with their own pages:
[edit] Ed Brown
[edit] 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) |
| 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 |
[edit] 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) |
| 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.
