Post by "DoubleAction" on Sept 21, 2004 11:29:04 GMT -5
As with most of the commercial versions of the 1911, the Colt Officer's ACP is the Colt commercial version of the M-15 General Officer's Model, which was manufactured at the Rock Island Arsenal for generals of the U. S. Army and Air Force during the 1970's. The Officer's ACP and Military M-15 both feature a 3 1/2" barrel with a shorter magazine well holding six rounds.
Because of it's shorter barrel, grip, and chambering of the .45 acp cartridge; The Officer's ACP gained popularity as a concealed carry option to the Commander and Government Models.
Once available in a lighter alloy frame , stainless, or carbon steel, this pistol covered most requirements for a 1911 of it's size. The first time I saw one was 1985, shortly after it's introduction; My first thought was a sawed off version of the Government Model.
The one I have is the round top nickel plated carbon steel version. I've modified the recoil system, trigger action, installed a Smith-Alexander Magazine Well, Dual Crimped front Millet Sight, Millet Rear sight adjusted to POA at 15 yards, King's Heavy Barrel Bushing, Cominolli Frame Saver Rod with dual shok buffers, a tapered extended thumb safety, and Wilson Combat's Drop In Grip Safety to preserve the original factory nickel finish.
Because of it's shorter barrel, grip, and chambering of the .45 acp cartridge; The Officer's ACP gained popularity as a concealed carry option to the Commander and Government Models.
Once available in a lighter alloy frame , stainless, or carbon steel, this pistol covered most requirements for a 1911 of it's size. The first time I saw one was 1985, shortly after it's introduction; My first thought was a sawed off version of the Government Model.
The one I have is the round top nickel plated carbon steel version. I've modified the recoil system, trigger action, installed a Smith-Alexander Magazine Well, Dual Crimped front Millet Sight, Millet Rear sight adjusted to POA at 15 yards, King's Heavy Barrel Bushing, Cominolli Frame Saver Rod with dual shok buffers, a tapered extended thumb safety, and Wilson Combat's Drop In Grip Safety to preserve the original factory nickel finish.
Cominolli Frame Saver, Dual Buffer, Guide Rod