The Taurus 1911 9mm is a full-size single-action pistol with a 5-inch steel barrel, a 9+1 capacity and an overall length of 8.5 inches. Its steel frame and slide wear a matte black finish, and black checkered grips give a secure hold. The listed weight is 42 ounces. Novak-style adjustable front and rear sights are fitted, and the ambidextrous thumb safety, grip safety and firing pin safety are all built in. One magazine is included with the pistol.

This 9mm 1911 suits a shooter who wants a steel-built pistol with a traditional service feel for range work and home defense. Georgia has no permit to purchase, no gun registration and no state waiting period, so the handgun goes through a licensed dealer after photo ID, Form 4473 and the federal background check. Dealers require buyers to be 21, and the state's lack of a magazine limit covers the 9+1 capacity.

Key features

• 9mm, 9+1 capacity, single action
• 5-inch steel barrel, 8.5 inches overall
• Steel frame and slide, matte black finish
• Adjustable Novak-style front and rear sights
• Ambidextrous thumb safety and grip safety

This pistol ships to a licensed dealer you choose, where you complete ATF Form 4473 and pass the background check before pickup.