
The Taurus 1911 VZ Grips pistol is a full-size .45 ACP handgun built with a steel frame and steel slide. Its five-inch barrel and single-action firing system follow the classic 1911 pattern, while the lightened trigger includes minimal over-travel for a clean, controlled trigger press. The pistol features a Sand Cerakote slide paired with a matte black frame, custom VZ grips, Novak-style sights, an enhanced beavertail, and an ambidextrous manual safety. Its eight-round magazine provides a traditional 1911 capacity for range use and defensive applications.
Key features
- Full-size steel-frame and steel-slide 1911 chambered in .45 ACP
- Five-inch barrel with a 1:16 twist rate
- Single-action firing system with a lightened, ventilated trigger
- Ambidextrous manual safety and enhanced beavertail grip safety
- Novak-style sights for a familiar sight picture
- Custom VZ grips provide a secure, textured hold
The Taurus 1911 combines classic .45 ACP 1911 ergonomics with a distinctive two-tone Cerakote finish and custom VZ grips.
Taurus 1911 VZ Grips .45 ACP Sand Cerakote Slide Matte: quick facts
- What caliber is the Taurus 1911 VZ Grips .45 ACP Sand Cerakote Slide Matte?
- It is chambered in .45 ACP.
- How many rounds does it hold?
- 8+1 rounds; magazines included: 1.
- How big and heavy is it?
- Barrel length 5 inches, overall length 8.5 inches, weight 39.2 ounces.
- What kind of action does it use?
- Single Action.
- Is it optic ready or threaded?
- Optic ready: No; threaded barrel: No.
- What sights and finish does it have?
- Sights: Standard Sights; finish: Sand Cerakote Slide Matte Black Frame.
- Is it new or used?
- New, in the original packaging.
- Can I buy it in Connecticut?
- Yes. It ships to a licensed FFL dealer in Connecticut; you pick it up there after the background check. Connecticut buyers need a pistol permit or Handgun Eligibility Certificate, and the Connecticut dealer will only transfer this model if it and its magazines (10 rounds or fewer) are legal in Connecticut.
- Is it in stock?
- Yes, at $710.39. Orders leave within 1-2 business days; shipping is free over $999.
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