(Miami, FL) –   The popular Taurus 1911™ series was first introduced in 2005 packed with features to provide shooting enthusiasts a high performance firearm at an affordable price.  New for 2018, Taurus USA expands their 1911 line-up with the debut of their compact Taurus 1911™ Officer.

The 1911 aficionado will recognize the Taurus 1911™ Officer model in .45 ACP as the perfect sidearm for personal protection or off-duty carry. This concealable 6+1 round pistol offers reliable carry with an affordable pricetag.  The 3-1/2” barrel is the shortest in the Taurus 1911™ line with an overall length of 7.2”, making it the perfect companion for carry, self defense or home use. The pistol features a discreet black on black finish,  Novak® drift adjustable front and rear sights and checkered black grips.

Taurus 1911™ Officer Specifications:

Caliber: .45 ACP

Capacity: 6+1

Finish: Matte Black

Grips: Checkered Black

Firing System: Hammer

Action Type: Single Action Only

Sights: Novak® drift adjustable Front and Rear

Slide Material: Carbon Steel

Slide Finish: Matte Black

Overall Length: 7.2”

Overall Width: 1.5”

Overall Height: 5.1”

Barrel Length: 3.5”

Weight: 35 oz.

Includes: Owners manual, 1 magazine

MSRP: $609

To learn more about the Taurus 1911™ and other Taurus® products, please visit www.TaurusUSA.com.

About Taurus USA:

Taurus Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Taurus USA”) continues to evolve and produce revolutionary new products. In addition, new standards for quality and efficiency help deliver reliable and affordable guns to the market. Taurus USA is based in Miami, Florida. Taurus Holdings, Inc. is owned by Forjas Taurus, S.A. which is a publicly traded company based in Brazil. Forjas Taurus manufactures a wide variety of consumer and industrial products that are distributed worldwide. For additional information, visit www.taurususa.com. 

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