The Best 1911 Chambered in .45 ACP

By WesKL

I’ll never forget when I laid eyes on my grandpa’s 1911, I fell in love. Though the design is over 100 years old, it remains a favorite for many shooters and collectors. It’s a classic that’s served our country throughout the decades on the battlefield and at home. The 1911 is reliable, accurate, and just freakin fantastic, but there are many options on the market, and some are frankly better than others. So, what is the best 1911 chambered in .45 ACP?Best Overall: Colt Custom Carry Commander 1911

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Colt Firearms is the original manufacturer of the 1911 pistol, which means they had a headstart on perfecting a nearly perfect pistol.Colt offers many 1911 models chambered in .45 ACP; the Classic, Colt Combat Unit, Combat Elite, Commander, Competition, Custom Shop, Defender, and Gold Cup sub-families all have various models within.Even with the customized pistols, Colt has stayed true to the original design, so if you’re

Source: The Firearm Blog