The Great Lakes Firearms GL1911-45FSS SRK is a full-size 1911 pistol chambered in .45 ACP with a 5-inch barrel and an 8+1 round capacity. It has a black slide over the Bull Shark frame with a two-tone finish. The platform follows the classic 1911 layout in a semi-automatic configuration. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Great Lakes Firearms 
• Model: 1911 Bull Shark (GL1911-45FSS SRK) 
• Caliber: .45 ACP 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 8+1 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 5 in 
• Color/Finish: Two-Tone (Black Slide) 
   

Detailed Features 

• Full-size 1911 platform with 5-inch barrel 
• Bull Shark frame designation with black slide 
• Two-tone finish combining contrasting frame and slide colors 
• 8+1 round capacity in .45 ACP 
• Fixed sights (FS configuration per model designation)

Owners of the Great Lakes Firearms 1911 Bull Shark tend to appreciate the two-tone aesthetic and the brand's take on the classic 1911 platform. The .45 ACP chambering and 5-inch barrel draw buyers who want a traditional full-size 1911 at a competitive price point, and most report the fit and finish hold up well out of the box.

The Bull Shark frame gets mixed reactions. Some owners find the grip texture and ergonomics comfortable for range sessions, while others note the trigger requires a break-in period before it settles into a consistent pull. The 8+1 capacity is standard for the platform and rarely a complaint.

Value is where the GLFA 1911 Bull Shark earns its reputation. Buyers looking for a working 1911 in .45 ACP without paying premium prices find it delivers, though those accustomed to higher-end 1911s sometimes point to the factory trigger and internals as areas they end up upgrading.