Colt Firearms 1911 Ejercito Mexicano Features The Colt 1911 Ejercito Mexicano commemorates the Mexican Army s historic use of the M1911 platform a pistol first designed by John Moses Browning and adopted by the United States Army in 1911 before spreading in reputation worldwide for reliability and stopping power. This limited run of 300 pistols carries traditional roll marks and Ejercito Mexicano Centennial engraving on a satin blue polished slide paying tribute to the pistols historically produced and imported for Mexican military and federal forces. The all steel frame delivers the classic 1911 heft and recoil characteristics that generations of shooters have come to expect from the platform. An external hammer firing system and both thumb and grip safeties provide the traditional 1911 manual of arms that collectors and enthusiasts know well. White Kirinite grip panels featuring the rampant Colt emblem give this pistol a distinctive collectible appearance that sets it apart from a standard production 1911. A blade front sight paired with a fixed rear sight offers a traditional sight picture suited to both range use and display. The single stack magazine feeds 9+1 rounds of .38 Super Auto +P a cartridge known for its flat trajectory and additional velocity over standard .38 Super loads. At 35 ounces with a rifled single barrel configuration this pistol brings genuine shootable quality to a piece built around Mexican military firearms heritage backed by a cable trigger lock for secure storage. Colt Firearms 1911 Ejercito Mexicano Specifications Manufacturer: Colt Firearms Model: 1911 Ejercito Mexicano Type: Semi Automatic Pistol Caliber: .38 Super Auto +P Capacity: 9+1 Barrel Length: 5 Overall Length: 8.5 Frame Finish: Satin Blue Polished Slide Description: Satin Blue Polished Engraved Embellishments: 24kt Gold Inlays Front Sight: Blade Rear Sight: Fixed Grips: White Kirinite w/ Rampant Colt Safety: Thumb and Grip Safety Frame Material: Steel Magazine Type: Single Stack Firing System: External Hammer Weight: 35 oz Features: Traditional Roll Marks Ejercito Mexicano Centennial 1 of 300 Available At: GrabAGun