Smith & Wesson PC 1911

Specifications

Caliber

.45 ACP

Barrel length

4.25"

Capacity

8

Category

Handgun

Overview

The Smith & Wesson PC 1911 is a handgun chambered in .45 ACP, a caliber long associated with the classic 1911 platform. It features a standard magazine capacity of 8 rounds, providing a capacity in line with traditional single-stack 1911-style pistols. The firearm is equipped with a 4.25-inch barrel, placing it in the category of compact-to-commander-length 1911 variants, which balances a more manageable overall size with the ballistic performance associated with the .45 ACP cartridge. As part of the Performance Center line from Smith & Wesson, this model reflects the established design lineage of the 1911 platform while incorporating the .45 ACP chambering, an 8-round capacity, and a 4.25-inch barrel length as its defining specifications.

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