The cartridge was designed in 1904 whenJohn Browningwas working to develop a new pistol for the U.S. military.
However, it was learned in the Philippines that this cartridge was not effective at stopping motivated attackers.
The resulting.45 ACPcartridge would find a home in the 1911.
Do you have the right Springfield Armory 1911 pistol? The author explores the .45 ACP and the pistol options available.
.45 Auto vs .45 Colt
The .45 Auto is a rimless, straight-walled cartridge designed for autopistols.
Conversely, the .45 Colt is a rimmed cartridge designed to work in revolvers.
The original military load for the .45 Auto took shape as a 230-gr.
Not all “45 ammo” is the same. The .45 ACP ammunition was designed for 1911 and it uses a rimless design.
FMJ bullet with a muzzle velocity of around 850 fps and a muzzle energy of around 370 ft-lbs.
The .45 Colt cartridge was adopted in 1873 for the Single Action Army revolver.
There was a reason this revolver was nicknamed the Peacemaker.
For a classic M1911-style pistol, Springfield Armory offers the 1911 Mil-Spec. It is a modern interpretation of the M1911A1.
This caliber ended arguments fast.
It was loaded with a 255-gr.
These pistols are recognizable by the short trigger, arched mainspring housing and fixed sights.
Springfield Armory offers the 1911 Garrison in two finishes: blued and stainless steel.
This is a back-to-the-roots style, military-grade 1911.
1911 Garrison Guns
Next up the ladder is the 1911 Garrison line.
These are heirloom quality 1911s finished in either a classic hot salt blued carbon steel or rust-resistant stainless steel.
The Springfield Armory Ronin offers an enhanced 1911 package with features like combat sights, an enhanced grip safety and extended magazines with basepads.
TheSpringfield Garrisonis an option if you want an all-business 1911, but upgraded with modern touches.
It is offered in both 5 and 4.25 models.
The two-tone finish sets theRonin pistolapart with good looks and performance.
TheSpringfield 1911 Operatoris a no-nonsense defensive pistol suitable for home defense and duty carry.
The tactical rack rear sight and fiber optic front sight offer a great sight picture with fast target acquisition.
Magazines feature an extended basepad, making reloads faster.
The half-checkered and half-smooth grips are designed to offer gripping where you need it.
Springfield Armory offers hand-fitted precision with the 1911 TRP handguns. Each frame and slide pairing is hand-selected to ensure the best fit for optimal performance.
Forward slide serrations make doing a press check a simple task.
And the fact there are two EMP variants in the line make it all the more appealing.
Operator-Approved
The Operator line features duty-grade features in a tactical-grade 1911.
The Springfield Armory Emissary blends self-defense performance with the appearance of a completely custom 1911. These new all-black models round out the line.
Details like top slide serrations offers a custom touch.
It also has a lightweight aluminum alloy frame.
barrel bushing on this beast.
The front grip strap texture is unique as well as functional.
TheSpringfield Emissaryis available in a 5 barrel model and a 4.25 barrel model ideally suited for EDC.
Which 1911 Is Best For You?
Maybe thats why there are so many 1911s to choose from.
Life is too short to own only one 1911.
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