The Charles Daly 1911 Field Grade is a .45 ACP 1911-pattern semi-automatic pistol with a 5-inch steel barrel, built for straightforward range and carry use. It has an 8+1 magazine capacity, fixed iron sights, and the classic 1911 control layout with a thumb manual safety and grip safety. The pistol is finished in Tactical Grey and fitted with G10 grips. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Charles Daly 
• Model: 1911 Field Grade 
• Caliber: .45 ACP 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 8+1 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 5 in 
• Finish: Tactical Grey 
• Grips: G10 
   

Detailed Features 

• Fixed iron sights with a dovetail rear sight allow quick alignment and easy replacement. 
• Thumb manual safety and grip safety follow the standard 1911 control layout. 
• G10 grip panels give a durable, grippy hold in wet or sweaty conditions. 
• The Tactical Grey finish is a subdued alternative to a traditional blued 1911.

The 1911 platform has a loyal following, and the Charles Daly Field Grade draws the usual praise for trigger feel: single-action 1911 triggers are consistently rated a step above striker-fired guns by owners who grew up on the design. Reliability chatter is generally positive once the pistol is broken in, though some 1911 shooters recommend a few hundred rounds before trusting any 1911 for carry.

The 5-inch barrel and full-size grip make it a comfortable range gun, and the grip safety and thumb safety combination is familiar to anyone who has handled a Government-size 1911 before. Carrying it all day is heavier than a polymer pistol, which some owners note as a tradeoff for the metal-frame feel.

Value-wise, the 1911 platform benefits from a huge aftermarket, so triggers, sights, and grips are easy to source and swap. Buyers looking at a Field Grade 1911 generally see it as an entry point into the platform rather than a final upgrade.