e Para-Ordnance P14-45 is the world's first production high-capacity, "double-stack" M1911-style semi-automatic pistol. Introduced in 1990 by the Canadian company Para-Ordnance, it revolutionized the firearms industry by cramming 14 rounds of fat .45 ACP ammunition into a single magazine, effectively doubling the firepower of John Browning's classic 7-round single-stack design.Here is a full breakdown of this iconic "wide-body" 1911:Key SpecificationsAction: Single-Action Only (SAO) semi-automatic.Caliber: .45 ACP.Capacity: 14+1 rounds.Barrel Length: 5 inches (Match-grade, full Government size).Weight (Unloaded): Around 40 ounces (2.5 lbs) due to its all-steel construction. Fully loaded, it can weigh over 3 lbs.Safeties: Traditional 1911 grip safety and manual thumb safety.