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|name= Taurus PT1911
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|origin=Brazil
|type= [[Semi-automatic pistol]]
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|service= 2005 – present
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|manufacturer= [[Taurus (manufacturer)|Forjas Taurus S/A]]
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|variants= B, B1, B3, SS, SS1, AL, ALR, DT
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|weight= 38 ounces
|length= 8{{frac|1|2}} in
|part_length= 5 in
|width= 1{{frac|1|2}} in
|height= 5.45 in
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|caliber=[[9×19mm Parabellum]]<br>[[.45 ACP]]
|action= semi-automatic, single action
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|feed= 7, 8 or 10 round [[Magazine (firearm)|magazine]]
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The Taurus PT1911 is a replication of the US military [[M1911 pistol|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&nbsp;lb
* .45 ACP caliber and 9mm
* 5 in 1:16 twist, 6 groove barrel
* Single action
* Semi-automatic
* Trigger actuated ‘California spec’ [[firing pin]] [[Safety (firearms)#Drop safeties|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|M1911 pistol}}
The PT1911 offers features found on models from semi-custom pistol manufacturers such as [[Springfield Armory]], [[Para-Ordnance]], and [[Kimber Manufacturing]].<ref>Smith, Clint "Too Tough Taurus",''American Handgunner'', November/December 2007, p.52-55; 84.</ref>

Featuring a forged steel frame and slide, the PT1911 was originally marketed with a [[Bluing (steel)|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 [[ambidexterity|ambidextrous]] [[Safety (firearms)#Manual safety|thumb safety]] and [[slide stop]] controls, lowered and flared ejection port and frame checkering.<ref>http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?id=59&category=pistol PT1911 page on Taurus USA web site</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
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| * 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 (firearms)|trigger]]
| * Target [[Hammer (firearm)|hammer]]
|-
| * Lowered and flared ejection port
| * Beveled [[magazine (firearms)|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 safety#For firearms not in use|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 in the United States|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<ref>Clapp, Wiley "More Bang For Your Buck",''The American Rifleman'', August 2006, p.44-47; 69.</ref> in the August 2006 edition of [[American Rifleman]] magazine, the following accuracy results (five shot groups at 25 yards) were documented at:

{| class="wikitable"
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! Ammunition
! Velocity (ft/s)
! Energy (ft·lbf)
! Avg. group size (in)
|- align="right"
| align="left"|Hornaday 200 gr XTP/JHP
| 949
| 400
| 1.75
|- align="right"
| align="left"|Black Hills 230 gr JHP
| 854
| 373
| 1.55
|- align="right"
| align="left"|Federal Gold Medal 230 gr FMJ
| 798
| 325
| 1.65
|- align="right"
| align="left"|Remington Golden Sabre 230 gr JHP
| 845
| 365
| 1.76
|}

== See also ==

* [[AMT Hardballer]]
* [[Ballester–Molina]]
* [[Browning Hi-Power]]
* [[Kimber Custom]]
* [[Kongsberg Colt]]
* [[M15 pistol]]
* [[Obregón pistol]]
* [[FB Vis]]
* [[FN Model 1903]]
* [[Rock Island Armory 1911 series|Rock Island Armory 1911]]
* [[Ruger SR1911]]
* [[SIG Sauer 1911]]
* [[Smith & Wesson SW1911]]
* [[Springfield Armory 911]]
* [[Springfield Armory EMP]]
* [[Star Model BM]]
* [[TT pistol]]

==References==
<references />
* [http://www.gunblast.com/Taurus-PT1911.htm PT1911 review on Gunblast.com]
* [http://www.gunblast.com/Taurus-PT1911SS.htm Stainless PT1911 review on Gunblast.com]
* [http://www.downrange.tv/artman2/publish/droppedshot/17.shtml Michael Bane (Host of Outdoor channel show ‘Shooting Gallery’) PT1911 review]
* [http://www.taurususa.com/pdf/2008_Taurus_Catalog.pdf 2008 Taurus On-Line Catalog]
* [http://www.taurususa.com/product-details.cfm?id=678&category=Pistol&toggle=&breadcrumbseries=19 9mm PT1911]

==External links==
* [http://www.taurususa.com Taurus United States web site]
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