The Black Ops is a new series of 1911-style pistols designed for covert tactical operators, featuring Para USA’s new all black bonded Ionbond finish. Fitted with a SureFire X400 laser/light, this 1911 is ready for virtually any scenario. Kimber, now centering their operations in a new facility in Alabama, has long been delivering a host of 1911s to the market in multiple flavors. With that in mind this pistol detail strips as any other Series 80 equipped Government Model (though notice the extra long firing pin spring). 45 ACP, the Para Black Ops brings an exceptional amount of firepower to the fight. The ideal 1911 for duty carry, tactical applications, and personal protection. All 1911s will be shipped to a 01, 02 or 07 Federal Firearms License. The hammer is wide, has a safety stop position and includes the modern firing pin block. This Kahr-built Auto-Ordnance uses the Colt Series 80 firing pin safety. The latest on the CMP 1911 sales will be posted on this page, including ordering. Army” are stamped boldly on the left side of the slide.īoth the trigger and hammer are serrated for a non-slip surface, and it comes fitted with the traditional five-inch machined barrel.īreaking at 7.5 pounds, the trigger is not going to win any competition medals. For traditionalists, the words “Model 1911A1 U.S. It is well done and very even on all parts.Īll of the slide, slide cocking serrations and frame flats are true, with no over polishing or rounded corners. The finish is found not only on the frame and slide but also has been carried over to the trigger and controls. The gun is stunning with its unique color case-hardened finish, executed in what Auto-Ordnance calls a “swirling” pattern. One of the newest editions to the fold is a case-hardened Model 1911 by Auto-Ordnance ($1,327). We sent out requests to all the major makers and a few that might not be all that well known to you, and we soon had received basic 1911s from Magnum Research, American Tactical Imports, Ruger, Para, Auto-Ordnance, Springfield, and Taurus.
Today, shooters have the pick of the litter when it comes to a 1911 with personality. For our purposes we decided that the definition of 'affordable' would be a 1911 with an MSRP under 900.