The Iver Johnson Eagle Ultramarine is a 1911-platform .45 ACP pistol with a 5-inch barrel and a distinctive Ultramarine PVD finish. It holds 8 rounds and includes an ambidextrous safety. The PVD coating gives the pistol its blue-toned appearance that sets it apart from standard blued or stainless 1911s. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Iver Johnson 
• Model: Eagle Ultramarine 
• Caliber: .45 ACP 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Barrel Length: 5 in 
• Capacity: 8 rd 
• Color/Finish: Ultramarine PVD 
   

Detailed Features 

• 1911 platform with Ultramarine PVD finish 
• 5-inch barrel 
• Ambidextrous safety 
• 8-round capacity

Owners of the Eagle Ultramarine are drawn first to the PVD finish, which produces a distinctive color that generates more conversation at the range than most standard 1911s. For buyers who want something that does not look like every other pistol in the case, the Ultramarine finish is the primary reason to buy.

The ambidextrous safety is well-regarded by left-handed shooters, who note it is not always a given on 1911s at this price point. Function and reliability feedback is generally positive for range use; the Eagle runs reliably with quality ammunition, though some owners note it prefers 230-grain ball over lighter defensive loads during break-in.

Iver Johnson occupies a middle tier in the 1911 market, and opinions reflect that. Buyers who compare it directly to Springfield or Colt at similar prices usually find the value argument reasonable when the PVD finish is factored in as a differentiator. Those focused purely on fit and finish or long-term parts support tend to lean toward more established 1911 makers.