Taurus 1911BHW

Taurus PT1911 in .45 ACP

The Taurus 1911BHW is a full-size PT1911 pistol chambered in .45 ACP, the cartridge the 1911 design was built around. It follows the classic single-action layout shooters already know, and adds several upgrades that used to be custom-shop work, including a skeletonized hammer, front slide serrations and a beavertail grip safety. It suits a first 1911 buyer, a range shooter who wants a traditional .45, or anyone filling the 1911 slot in a collection.

Features

• .45 ACP Chambering — The slide is marked CAL .45 ACP, the large, slow-moving pistol round the 1911 has fired since its military adoption.
• Single-Action 1911 Design — The hammer must be cocked before the trigger fires, which gives the short, crisp pull the platform is known for.
• Black Finish — Slide and frame wear a uniform black finish that contrasts with the wood grips.
• Checkered Wood Grips — Hardwood grip panels are checkered for traction and carry the Taurus star medallion.
• Front And Rear Slide Serrations — Cuts at both ends of the slide give your hand a firm hold for racking or a press check, a quick partial pull to confirm a round is chambered.
• Skeletonized Hammer — The open-ring hammer reduces weight and is easy to thumb back.
• Beavertail Grip Safety — The extended tang at the rear of the frame spreads recoil across the web of the hand and keeps the hammer from biting skin.
• Skeletonized Trigger — A lightened, drilled trigger sits in the frame for a consistent finger placement.
• Dovetailed Sights — Front and rear sights sit in dovetail cuts across the slide, so they can be drifted or swapped.

Build And Origin

The pistol is made in Brazil by Forjas Taurus S.A., and the slide carries that maker's mark alongside the PT 1911 model name. It is an all-metal, full-size 1911 in the traditional Government-style pattern. Because it shares the standard 1911 layout, it works with the wide range of grips, holsters and accessories built for that platform, though fit should be confirmed for each item.