The Colt M1911A1 is the iconic American military pistol of WWII, an improvement on the original 1911 that added a shorter trigger, arched mainspring housing, relief cuts at the frame, and a wider front sight. Produced by Colt, Remington Rand, Ithaca, Union Switch & Signal, and Singer (a small special run), WWII production totaled over 1.9 million. It remained in US military service until the M9 Beretta replaced it in 1985 — a 74-year service life. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 45 ACP Capacity: 7 Year introduced: 1926, USA Weight: 39 oz Overall length: 8.5" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military, law_enforcement, collector, historical