Based on the pistol carried by LAPD SWAT, plus a barrel threaded for suppression, the TLE (Tactical Law Enforcement) is widely regarded as the ideal 1911 for duty carry and personal protection.
Specifications
- Caliber: 9mm
- Height (inches) 90° to barrel: 5.25
- Weight (ounces) with empty magazine: 38
- Length (inches): 9.19
- Magazine capacity: 9
- Recoil spring (pounds): 12.0
- Full-length guide rod
Frame
- Material: Steel
- Finish: Matte black
- Width (inches): 1.28
- Front strap checkering
Slide
- Material: Steel
- Finish: Matte black
Barrel
- Length (inches): 5.50
- Material: Stainless Steel, match grade
- Stainless steel match grade bushing
- Twist rate (left hand): 16
- Threaded for suppression
Sights
- Meprolight Tritium 3-dot night sight, fixed
- Radius (inches): 6.8
Grips
- Aggressively textured G-10 Grips
Trigger
- Aluminum, match grade
- Factory setting (approximate pounds): 4.0 – 5.0