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Colt M1911 / M1911A1 vs Colt M1917 Revolver
Side-by-side technical comparison
Colt M1911 / M1911A1
HandgunsIn production
Colt M1917 Revolver
HandgunsDiscontinued
Overview
Spec
Colt M1911 / M1911A1
Colt M1917 Revolver
Production
1911–present
1917–1920
Units produced
Millions
Approximately 150,000
Specifications
Spec
Colt M1911 / M1911A1
Colt M1917 Revolver
Overall length
216 mm
272 mm
Barrel length
127 mm
140 mm
Weight
1,100 g
1.14 kg
Magazine capacity
7+1 or 8+1 rounds
6 rounds
Action type
short recoil
Double action revolver
Trigger type
SAO
Double action / single action
Sights
Fixed or adjustable
Fixed iron sights
Calibers
Colt M1911 / M1911A1
Colt M1917 Revolver