Taurus PT1911 entered the budget 1911 market with a full-featured pistol: beavertail, ambidextrous safety, front and rear serrations, and a match barrel at a price well below comparable American-made guns. A commercially successful entry into an established market. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: .45 ACP Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 2007, Brazil Weight: 38 oz Overall length: 8.5" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Range, Service