Taurus machines every part of its 1911 with the frames barrels and slides all hammer forged from ordnance grade steel. Available in a variety of calibers each edition of the Taurus 1911 comes with a ventilated and lighter trigger and black grips. The beavertail grip safety is an excellent feature for users seeking a self-defense or competition firearm.DetailsAction SAO - Caliber 45 ACP - Capacity 81 - Barrel Length 5 - Grips Checkered Black - Sights 3 Dot Fixed Sights - Finish Blue - Length 8.5 - Weight 32 oz. - Destined to become the standard that all 1911 pistols are compared against the Taurus 1911 offers the most accurate and feature-laden models on the market today. Featuring hammer-forged (not cast) ordnance grade steel frames slides and barrels Taurus machine every part to tolerance levels that surpass even todays industry standards. With a hand-fit of each gun with 19 standard features. We use quality parts that are built 100 in a state-of-the-art factory and then they mark the slide barrel and frame with matching serial numbers. The Taurus 1911 is an unbeatable gun that is also an unbeatable value.