Colt M1911A1

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf pistol
gptkbp:accessories holsters
gptkbp:action semi-automatic
gptkbp:availability widely available in civilian market
gptkbp:barrelLength wood
5 inches
wood or polymer
government model barrel
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:.45_ACP
gptkbp:commissioningDate 1911
gptkbp:compatibleWith various types available
gptkbp:competitors used in shooting competitions
gptkbp:constructionMaterial steel
aluminum or steel
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:customizationOptions popular for aftermarket modifications
gptkbp:design blued steel
influenced modern pistol designs
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:John_Browning
gptkbp:discontinued 1986
gptkbp:fanBase featured in movies and video games
gptkbp:historicalContext developed during early 20th century
gptkbp:historicalPeriod standard-issue_sidearm_for_U.S._troops
gptkbp:historicalSignificance used_in_World_War_I_and_II
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Colt M1911A1
gptkbp:length 8.5 inches
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular cleaning
gptkbp:market varies by condition
gptkbp:material steel
gptkbp:maxRange 50 meters
gptkbp:militaryRank popular among civilian gun owners
adopted_by_U.S._military_in_1911
gptkbp:muzzleVelocity 830 ft/s
gptkbp:notable_player single shot
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:U.S._military
gptkbp:producedBy gptkb:Colt's_Manufacturing_Company
gptkbp:productionYears 1924-1986
gptkbp:rateOfFire 45 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil short recoil
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:M9_pistol
gptkbp:safety manual thumb safety
gptkbp:safetyFeatures beavertail grip safety
gptkbp:services 7-round magazine
gptkbp:sights fixed or adjustable
fixed iron sights
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Colt_M1911
gptkbp:supportRole used by law enforcement and military units
gptkbp:triggerType single-action
5-6 lbs
single-action only
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Colt_M1911
gptkbp:weight 2.44 lbs
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1924