Taurus has been selling 1911s at a lower price than most for years, and this 1911FS in.45 ACP keeps the classic proportions. It has a 5-inch barrel and an 8-round magazine, with a black and tan finish and VZ grips, for around seven hundred forty dollars.

VZ makes grips with a distinctive pattern that adds texture and a custom look. In the hand they give a firm hold, which helps with recoil from a.45. The 5-inch barrel is the full government size, giving a long sight radius and steady shooting at the range.

A full-size steel 1911 is heavy, which tames recoil but makes all-day carry more tiring. It does well as a range pistol, a home defense gun and a fun project gun. Parts and holsters are everywhere for the platform, and you can upgrade sights and triggers over time.

Check the pistol when it arrives and run a few magazines to see how it feeds with your ammunition. Learn the thumb safety and grip safety before you put it to work. This pistol is new. It ships to a North Carolina FFL dealer for the background check and transfer.