The Army's 1911A1 pattern is old, but plenty of shooters still want the original layout, and Auto-Ordnance has made current-production versions of it for years. This model, 1911TCAC6, is a stainless 1911A1 with fixed sights and rubber grips. It is a current-production pistol of a military pattern, not a surplus gun.

Stainless steel handles moisture well, which counts for a lot in humid Carolina summers. Fixed sights keep it simple and tough, and the rubber grips give a firm hold in wet or sweaty hands. Ask your dealer to confirm the caliber and magazine capacity.

A 1911A1 style pistol is heavy, and the weight softens recoil. It is a good range gun and a fine home defense pistol if you learn the thumb and grip safeties. Parts and holsters are everywhere. At about thirteen hundred dollars it is priced above a basic 1911, so check the fit and finish at pickup. Run a few magazines to check feeding with your chosen ammunition.

This pistol is new. It ships to a North Carolina FFL dealer for the background check and transfer.