Taurus Pistols
Taurus 1911
Specs, variants & prices
Taurus currently makes 10 versions of the 1911 pistol, chambered in 45 ACP and 9MM LUGER. Barrels run from 3.5" to 5". None of these versions comes cut for a red dot. Taurus's suggested retail prices run from $719.99 to $948.99, and stores set their own prices from there. The table below lines up every version so you can compare them at a glance.
What versions of the Taurus 1911 are there?
10 current versions. Specs and measurements are Taurus's own.
Taurus 1911, 45 ACP, 3.50 In., 6 Rounds, Matte Black; Barrel Matte Stainless
1 magazines
- Optics
- No
- Model / part #
- 1-191101OFC
- Caliber
- 45 ACP
- Capacity
- 6 Rounds
- Barrel
- 3.50 In.
- Overall length
- 7.20 In.
- Weight
- 35.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
- Finish
- Matte Black; Barrel Matte Stainless
- Details
- Action: SAO; Frame size: Compact; Frame: Alloy steel; Slide: Alloy Steel; Barrel: Stainless Steel; Height: 5.10 In.; Width: 1.30 In.; Front sight: Novak Drift Adjustable; Rear sight: Novak Drift-Adjustable; Safety: Firing Pin Block, Grip Safety, Manual Safety; Twist: 1:16 - in RH twist
- MSRP
- $729.99
Taurus 1911, 45 ACP, 4.20 In., 8 Rounds, Matte Black; Barrel Matte Stainless
1 magazines
- Optics
- No
- Model / part #
- 1-191101COM
- Caliber
- 45 ACP
- Capacity
- 8 Rounds
- Barrel
- 4.20 In.
- Overall length
- 8.00 In.
- Weight
- 38.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
- Finish
- Matte Black; Barrel Matte Stainless
- Details
- Action: SAO; Frame size: Full; Frame: Alloy steel; Slide: Alloy Steel; Barrel: Stainless Steel; Height: 5.80 In.; Width: 1.30 In.; Front sight: Novak Drift Adjustable; Rear sight: Novak Drift-Adjustable; Safety: Firing Pin Block, Grip Safety, Manual Safety; Twist: 1:16 - in RH twist
- MSRP
- $809.99
Taurus 1911, 45 ACP, 5.00 In., 8 Rounds, Frame Matte Black; Slide Dual Tone; Barrel Matte Stainless
2 magazines
- Optics
- No
- Model / part #
- 1-191101DT
- Caliber
- 45 ACP
- Capacity
- 8 Rounds
- Barrel
- 5.00 In.
- Overall length
- 8.50 In.
- Weight
- 42.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
- Finish
- Frame Matte Black; Slide Dual Tone; Barrel Matte Stainless
- Details
- Action: SAO; Frame size: Full; Frame: Alloy steel; Slide: Alloy Steel; Barrel: Stainless Steel; Height: 5.50 In.; Width: 1.50 In.; Front sight: Novak Drift Adjustable; Rear sight: Novak Drift-Adjustable; Safety: Firing Pin Block, Grip Safety, Manual Safety; Twist: 1:16 - in RH twist
- MSRP
- $875.99
Taurus 1911, 45 ACP, 5.00 In., 8 Rounds, Frame Matte Stainless; Slide Stainless
2 magazines
- Optics
- No
- Model / part #
- 1-191109
- Caliber
- 45 ACP
- Capacity
- 8 Rounds
- Barrel
- 5.00 In.
- Overall length
- 8.50 In.
- Weight
- 42.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
- Finish
- Frame Matte Stainless; Slide Stainless
- Details
- Action: SAO; Frame size: Full; Frame: Alloy steel; Slide: Stainless Steel; Barrel: Stainless Steel; Height: 5.50 In.; Width: 1.50 In.; Front sight: Novak Drift Adjustable; Rear sight: Novak Drift-Adjustable; Safety: Firing Pin Block, Grip Safety, Manual Safety; Twist: 1:16 - in RH twist
- MSRP
- $948.99
Taurus 1911, 45 ACP, 5.00 In., 8 Rounds, Frame Matte Stainless; Slide Stainless Steel
2 magazines
- Optics
- No
- Model / part #
- 1-191109-SS1
- Caliber
- 45 ACP
- Capacity
- 8 Rounds
- Barrel
- 5.00 In.
- Overall length
- 8.50 In.
- Weight
- 42.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
- Finish
- Frame Matte Stainless; Slide Stainless Steel
- Details
- Action: SAO; Frame size: Full; Frame: Alloy steel; Slide: Stainless Steel; Barrel: Stainless Steel; Height: 5.50 In.; Width: 1.50 In.; Front sight: Novak Drift Adjustable; Rear sight: Novak Drift-Adjustable; Safety: Firing Pin Block, Grip Safety, Manual Safety; Twist: 1:16 - in RH twist
- MSRP
- $878.79
Taurus 1911, 45 ACP, 5.00 In., 8 Rounds, Matte Black; Barrel Matte Stainless (1-191101-B1)
2 magazines
- Optics
- No
- Model / part #
- 1-191101-B1
- Caliber
- 45 ACP
- Capacity
- 8 Rounds
- Barrel
- 5.00 In.
- Overall length
- 8.50 In.
- Weight
- 42.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
- Finish
- Matte Black; Barrel Matte Stainless
- Details
- Action: SAO; Frame size: Full; Frame: Alloy steel; Slide: Alloy Steel; Barrel: Stainless Steel; Height: 5.50 In.; Width: 1.50 In.; Front sight: Novak Drift Adjustable; Rear sight: Novak Drift-Adjustable; Safety: Firing Pin Block, Grip Safety, Manual Safety; Twist: 1:16 - in RH twist
- MSRP
- $867.99
Taurus 1911, 45 ACP, 5.00 In., 8 Rounds, Matte Black; Barrel Matte Stainless (1-191101FS)
1 magazines
- Optics
- No
- Model / part #
- 1-191101FS
- Caliber
- 45 ACP
- Capacity
- 8 Rounds
- Barrel
- 5.00 In.
- Overall length
- 8.60 In.
- Weight
- 42.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
- Finish
- Matte Black; Barrel Matte Stainless
- Details
- Action: SAO; Frame size: Full; Frame: Alloy steel; Slide: Alloy Steel; Barrel: Stainless Steel; Height: 5.80 In.; Width: 1.50 In.; Front sight: Novak Drift Adjustable; Rear sight: Novak Drift-Adjustable; Safety: Firing Pin Block, Grip Safety, Manual Safety; Twist: 1:16 - in RH twist
- MSRP
- $809.99
Taurus 1911, 9MM LUGER, 3.50 In., 8 Rounds, Matte Black; Barrel Matte Stainless
1 magazines
- Optics
- No
- Model / part #
- 1-191101OFC-9MM
- Caliber
- 9MM LUGER
- Capacity
- 8 Rounds
- Barrel
- 3.50 In.
- Overall length
- 7.20 In.
- Weight
- 34.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
- Finish
- Matte Black; Barrel Matte Stainless
- Details
- Action: SAO; Frame size: Compact; Frame: Alloy steel; Slide: Alloy Steel; Barrel: Stainless Steel; Height: 5.07 In.; Width: 1.30 In.; Front sight: Novak Drift Adjustable; Rear sight: Novak Drift-Adjustable; Safety: Firing Pin Block, Grip Safety, Manual Safety; Twist: 1:10 - in RH twist
- MSRP
- $719.99
Taurus 1911, 9MM LUGER, 4.25 In., 9 Rounds, Matte Black; Barrel Matte Stainless
1 magazines
- Optics
- No
- Model / part #
- 1-191101COM-9MM
- Caliber
- 9MM LUGER
- Capacity
- 9 Rounds
- Barrel
- 4.25 In.
- Overall length
- 7.90 In.
- Weight
- 38.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
- Finish
- Matte Black; Barrel Matte Stainless
- Details
- Action: SAO; Frame size: Full; Frame: Alloy steel; Slide: Alloy Steel; Barrel: Stainless Steel; Height: 5.80 In.; Width: 1.30 In.; Front sight: Novak Drift Adjustable; Rear sight: Novak Drift-Adjustable; Safety: Firing Pin Block, Grip Safety, Manual Safety; Twist: 1:10 - in RH twist
- MSRP
- $719.99
Taurus 1911, 9MM LUGER, 5.00 In., 9 Rounds, Matte Black; Barrel Matte Stainless
1 magazines
- Optics
- No
- Model / part #
- 1-191101-9MM
- Caliber
- 9MM LUGER
- Capacity
- 9 Rounds
- Barrel
- 5.00 In.
- Overall length
- 8.60 In.
- Weight
- 42.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
- Finish
- Matte Black; Barrel Matte Stainless
- Details
- Action: SAO; Frame size: Full; Frame: Alloy steel; Slide: Alloy Steel; Barrel: Stainless Steel; Height: 5.80 In.; Width: 1.50 In.; Front sight: Novak Drift Adjustable; Rear sight: Novak Drift-Adjustable; Safety: Firing Pin Block, Grip Safety, Manual Safety; Twist: 1:10 - in RH twist
- MSRP
- $770.99
What calibers does the 1911 come in?
It's chambered in 45 ACP and 9MM LUGER, depending on the version.
Is the 1911 optics-ready?
None of these versions comes cut for a red dot.
How much does a Taurus 1911 cost?
Taurus's suggested retail prices run from $719.99 to $948.99, depending on the version. Tap “See prices” next to any version to see what retailers are asking.
Can you buy one in California or Massachusetts?
California and Massachusetts each keep their own list of handguns approved for sale, and a gun has to be on it before a dealer there can sell it to you. State rules change, so check our California and Massachusetts pages before you buy.
What's the latest on the 1911?
Nothing new on the 1911 lately.
Specs from Taurus, checked October 29, 2026 (source). Spot a mistake? Let us know and we'll fix it. Taurus is a trademark of its owner, listed for identification only. Firearms Almanac isn't affiliated with Taurus.