Charles Daly Chiappa 1911 Superior .45 ACP 5″ 8+1
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About this product
Charles Daly Chiappa’s 1911 Superior Grade is a full-size .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol built for dependable range performance and service-style handling. The 5 inch barrel rides in a chrome-finished steel slide with front and rear cocking serrations and low-profile Novak-cut sights. This 1911-pattern pistol uses a single-action control set and features a skeletonized hammer and trigger for a crisp interface. Diamond checkered black rubber grips offer a secure, ergonomic hold for extended use.
Key Specifications
- The caliber is .45 ACP.
- The barrel measures 5 inches.
- The capacity is 8+1 (8-round magazine noted in the description).
- The action is Semi-auto single-action.
- The slide is a chrome-finished steel slide with front and rear cocking serrations.
- The sights are low-profile 3-dot Novak-cut sights.
- The grips are diamond checkered rubber grips in black.
- The controls include a skeletonized hammer and trigger.
- The model is listed as the 1911 Superior Grade.
Balanced between traditional 1911 ergonomics and practical feature upgrades, this Superior Grade pistol is well suited to range work and duty/home-use contexts where a reliable, full-size .45 ACP is preferred. Its chrome slide, Novak sights, and checkered rubber grips provide a straightforward, confidence-inspiring package for shooters who value durable construction and familiar controls.
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Key attributes
| upc | 8053800943949 |
| manufacturer | Charles Daly Chiappa |
| manufacturer part number | 440.148 |
| action | Single Action |
| atf type | Pistol |
| barrel length | 5" |
| caliber/gauge | .45 ACP |
| capacity | 8 + 1 |
| length | 13.5 |
| number of magazines | 2 8 rd. |
| package height | 3.0 |
| package width | 9.0 |
| product type | Semi-Auto Pistol |
| shipping weight | 3.9 |
| sights | Low Profile 3 Dot Sights |
| sights type | Adjustable Sights |