What 1911 does the Marine Corps use?
A MEU(SOC) 1911 pistol, built by PWS at Quantico, Virginia. The MEU(SOC) pistol, (“Marine Expeditionary Unit”; “Special Operations Capable”) officially designated the M45 MEUSOC, is a magazine-fed, recoil-operated, single-action, semiautomatic pistol chambered for the . 45 ACP cartridge.
Do the Marines still use the 1911?
Though there are more modern examples with larger magazine capacities, many 1911s retain the original 7-round magazine design. However, U.S. special operations forces, as well as the U.S. Marine Corps, continued to use M1911-style guns afterward, favoring its larger . 45 caliber round over 9mm.
What pistol does Marine recon use?
The MEU(SOC) pistol is a modified 1911 . 45 ACP pistol developed for USMC special operations units such as Force Recon and MARSOC. USMC Force Recon units have been using the pistol since 1985.
Is a Kimber 1911 45 A good gun?
Thing about the Kimber 1911 line is that Kimber pistols tend to have a serious dollop of class in their appearance. They clean up pretty darn good. The basic Two Tone line is a very handsome lineup of pistols indeed, and that continues all the way through to their custom shop guns.
What’s the price of a Kimber 45 ACP 1911?
Kimber Custom II 45 ACP 1911 Pistol with Fixed Sights. $871.00 $709.99. Brand: Kimber. Item Number: 3200001. (2 reviews)
Who are the US Marines with Kimber pistols?
United States Marines assigned to Special Operations Command chose Kimber. The U.S.A. Shooting Rapid Fire Pistol Team trains for Olympic competition with a Kimber. Most recently, LAPD™ SIS transitioned to Kimber.
What kind of slide does a Kimber 1911 have?
Departing from the standard M1911 frame style by running a “fastback” type rounded heel into the magwell that aids in concealment, Kimber’s Aegis line also reports for duty with distinctive crosshatched forward and rear Aegis Elite X (AEX) slide serrations.
Where are the 1911.45 ACP pistols made?
Kimber builds the world’s finest 1911 pistols right here in America—something that makes sense, as few things are as American as a 1911 .45 ACP. Virtually every critical component of every pistol is manufactured inside the Kimber factory.