The Taylor's & Co. 1911 is a single-action semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP. It holds 7+1 rounds, has a 5-inch barrel, measures at a standard Government length, and weighs 39.5 oz (2.5 lbs). The black Parkerized finish covers an all-steel frame and slide. Checkered walnut grips and a dovetail rear sight round out the package. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: 1911 
• Caliber: .45 ACP 
• Action: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Capacity: 7+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 5 inches 
• Weight: 2.5 lbs (39.5 oz) 
• Sights: Fixed Front / Dovetail Rear 
• Grip: Checkered Walnut 
• Safety Feature: Manual Thumb Safety + Grip Safety 
• Finish: Black Parkerized 
   

Features 

This is a Government-size 1911 with no major departures from the original design. The manual thumb safety and grip safety are both present and functional. Parkerized finish is durable and non-reflective, which is practical for both field and range use. The checkered walnut grips provide texture without being abrasive. The dovetail rear sight allows for windage adjustments without special tools. 
 
At 39.5 oz this is a heavy gun by modern standards, which dampens .45 ACP recoil but makes carry less comfortable than lighter alternatives.

The Taylor's 1911 in .45 ACP draws buyers who want a traditional Government-size 1911 at a price below custom or high-end production models.

Accuracy and the .45 ACP caliber draw consistent praise from 1911 enthusiasts. Owners who have shot the platform for years find the Taylor's version performs as expected. The walnut grips and Parkerized finish appeal to buyers who prefer traditional aesthetics over modern polymer and Cerakote finishes.

The SAO trigger, inherent to 1911 design, gets straightforwardly positive feedback from experienced shooters. New shooters sometimes need time to get comfortable with the manual safeties and the cocked-and-locked carry method standard for this platform.

Weight is the most consistent complaint. At 39.5 oz the gun is heavy for daily carry, and buyers planning to carry it concealed often note this. Magazine capacity at 7+1 is standard for a single-stack 1911, but buyers comparing it to modern double-stack pistols note the difference. Both are design constraints of the platform rather than defects specific to this model.

Customization discussion is a regular theme -- 1911 owners tend to swap grips, sights, and sometimes triggers, and the Taylor's version accepts standard 1911 parts.