Taurus 1911 Officer
- Category
- Pistol
- Barrel
- 89 mm
- Weight, empty
- 936 g
- Introduced
- Not recorded
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Taurus 1911 Officer is a full-size semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP. Produced at Taurus's modern manufacturing facilities in São Leopoldo, Brazil and their American operations in Bainbridge, Georgia, this firearm reflects Taurus's commitment to delivering reliable firearms at competitive price points. Featuring a 6-round magazine capacity, this pistol provides adequate capacity for most defensive scenarios while maintaining a slim profile. The single-action trigger provides a crisp, short pull that rewards careful marksmanship, making this pistol particularly well-suited for target shooting and situations where shot placement precision is paramount. With a 3.5-inch barrel, this pistol strikes the ideal balance between concealability and ballistic performance, extracting near-optimal velocity from the .45 ACP cartridge while remaining easily holstered for everyday carry. At 936g (33.0 oz) unloaded, this firearm provides a solid shooting platform that helps manage recoil during extended range sessions. The carbon steel frame provides a solid, confidence-inspiring platform with the mass to help dampen felt recoil during rapid fire strings. Taurus has positioned this model as a high-value option in the competitive handgun market, offering features and reliability that punch above its price point, making it particularly appealing to first-time gun owners and experienced shooters seeking a reliable secondary firearm.
The Officer's Model 1911 was introduced by Colt in 1985 as the most compact production 1911 variant, featuring both shortened slide and grip for maximum concealability while retaining the .45 ACP chambering.
The Officer frame represents the most compact traditional 1911 configuration, with both shortened slide and grip. Reduced capacity (6 rounds vs 7-8 in larger frames) is the tradeoff for enhanced concealability.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Taurus
- Category
- Pistol
- Country
- Brazil
- Status
- Discontinued
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 89 mm
- Overall length
- 184 mm
- Height
- 127 mm
- Width
- 33 mm
- Weight, empty
- 936 g
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Short recoil
- Firing mechanism
- Single action only
- Capacity
- 6
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Carbon steel
- Slide
- Carbon steel
- Barrel
- Carbon steel
- Stock
- Polymer
- Finish
- Matte black
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 260 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 477 J
- Effective range
- 40 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Novak sights
Beavertail grip safety
Extended controls
Compact frame
Accessory rail
Ambidextrous slide stop
Textured grip
Loaded chamber indicator
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 128 .45 ACP pistols | 936 g | 1.04 kg | Lighter than about 60% |
| Overall lengthAmong 129 .45 ACP pistols | 184 mm | 215 mm | Shorter than about 80% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 129 .45 ACP pistols | 89 mm | 117 mm | Shorter than about 90% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 129 .45 ACP pistols | 6 | 8 | Holds fewer rounds than about 90% |
Answers
Questions about the Taurus 1911 Officer
How much does the Taurus 1911 Officer weigh?
The Taurus 1911 Officer weighs 936 g (2.06 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Taurus 1911 Officer?
The Taurus 1911 Officer is chambered in .45 ACP.
How many rounds does the Taurus 1911 Officer hold?
The Taurus 1911 Officer holds 6 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Taurus 1911 Officer?
The Taurus 1911 Officer is 184 mm (7.24 in) long overall, with a 89 mm (3.50 in) barrel.
Who makes the Taurus 1911 Officer?
The Taurus 1911 Officer is made by Taurus (Brazil).
How does the Taurus 1911 Officer operate?
The Taurus 1911 Officer uses a short recoil action, and its firing mechanism is single action only.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
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- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
- The same answers through the API and the MCP server
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Provenance
What the record holds
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Provenance
Confidence in this record
72%
Stockists
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API
The call that returns this record
The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
curl --request GET \ --url 'https://api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms/taurus-1911-officer' \ --header 'X-API-Key: your_key'{ "id": "taurus-1911-officer", "name": "Taurus 1911 Officer", "manufacturer": { "id": "taurus", "name": "Taurus", "countryCode": "BR", "foundedYear": 1939, "website": "https://www.taurususa.com", "logoUrl": null, "description": null, "status": null, "defunctYear": null, "stateOwned": null, "makesFirearms": null, "parentId": null, "predecessorId": null, "createdAt": "2026-02-11 23:44:40", "updatedAt": "2026-02-18 03:40:48", "version": "71240218613bda05e45296e8997918c10d23b1d7627e46a424bd7e516e0fdffb" }, "category": { "id": "pistol", "name": "Pistol", "description": "Handguns designed to be fired with one or two hands" }, "country_of_origin": "BR", "year_introduced": null, "barrel_length_mm": 89, "weight_empty_g": 936, "action_type": "short_recoil"}