830–1000 fps
MUZZLE VELOCITY
HISTORY & OVERVIEW
Designed by John Browning in 1904 for the Colt M1905. US military standard 1911–1985. Famous for stopping power.
BEST FOR
1911 platformHome defenseIDPA competitionSuppressed shooting
RECOMMENDED LOADS
Federal HST 230grEDITOR'S PICK
Speer Gold Dot
Hornady Critical Defense
Winchester PDX1
