Taurus PT1911

Taurus PT1911
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of originBrazil
Service history
In service2005 – present
Production history
ManufacturerForjas Taurus S/A
VariantsB, B1, B3, SS, SS1, AL, ALR, DT
Specifications
Mass38 ounces
Length81⁄2 in
Barrel length5 in
Width11⁄2 in
Height5.45 in
Caliber9×19mm Parabellum
.45 ACP
Actionsemi-automatic, single action
Feed system7, 8 or 10 round magazine

The Taurus PT1911 is a replication of the US military model 1911 single-action recoil operated semi-automatic pistol.

History

Designed in Porto Alegre, Brazil, it was initially distributed and released in the U.S. consumer market in the fall of 2005.

Specifications

  • Length: 8 ½ in
  • Width: 1 ½ in
  • Height: 5.45 in
  • Weight: 38 oz for B, BHW and DT, (32 oz for B3), (39.4 oz for B1), (33 oz for AL), (33.6 oz for ALR)
  • Trigger pull: 3–5 lb
  • .45 ACP caliber and 9mm
  • 5 in 1:16 twist, 6 groove barrel
  • Single action
  • Semi-automatic
  • Trigger actuated ‘California spec’ firing pin drop safety
  • 8 round detachable steel single-column magazine (9-round magazine for the 9mm version)
  • Blued carbon steel or satin stainless steel finish

Features

Main article: M1911 pistol

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]

* 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
* Ventilated trigger * Target hammer
* Lowered and flared ejection port * Beveled magazine well
* 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

  • 2 eight-round magazines
  • Barrel bushing wrench
  • Sight adj. screw Allen wrench
  • 2 safety lock keys
  • Manual
  • Padded plastic storage box

Variants

PT1911B

Blued forged steel basic version (originally sold w/ 2 magazines)

PT1911B1

Blued carbon steel with Picatinny rail

PT1911B3

Blued carbon steel 'Compact' concealed carry model styled after the Colt CCO (Concealed carry officer) pistol.

PT1911B-BHW

Blued carbon steel with Bull's Head Walnut grips

PT1911SS

Stainless steel basic version

PT1911SS1

Stainless steel with Picatinny rail

PT1911SS-BHW

Stainless steel with Bull's Head Walnut grips

PT1911AL

Aluminium frame and blued carbon steel slide

PT1911ALR

Aluminium frame and blued carbon steel slide, with Picatinny rail. Pistol slide is marked as PT 1911 AR.

PT1911DT

DuoTone blued carbon steel frame with mirror finish steel slide

PT1911FS

Blued forged steel basic version (sold w/ single magazine)

PT191101-B1

Matte Black Full (Picatinny rail) 2 magazines

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:

Ammunition Velocity (ft/s) Energy (ft·lbf) Avg. group size (in)
Hornaday 200 gr XTP/JHP 949 400 1.75
Black Hills 230 gr JHP 854 373 1.55
Federal Gold Medal 230 gr FMJ 798 325 1.65
Remington Golden Sabre 230 gr JHP 845 365 1.76

See also

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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