Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Taurus PT1911
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
19
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year2005
- Service Entry Year2005
- Weight (Empty)1.08 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge.45 ACP
- Calibre11.43 mm
- Case Length12.2 mm
- Calibre Class.45 ACP
- Bullet Weight14.9 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeSingle Action
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity8
- Trigger Typesingle action
- Safety Typemanual and drop safety
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity286 m/s
- Muzzle Energy542
- Effective Range (point)50 m
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
- Barrel Length127 mm
- Rifling Twist1:16
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight TypeNovak three dot sights
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction7MOD.7
- Overall Length8 mm
- Receiver Materialforged steel
- Furniture Materialplastic
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- ModularityPicatinny rail variants
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2005
- Variants1
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width1 mm
- Height138.43 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2005Production started
21
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Firearm mechanism requiring manual cocking of the hammer before each shot, firing only when the trigger is pulled.
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