Colt M1911 / M1911A1 vs Mateba Autorevolver

1911–present

1995–2005

Millions

~5,000 units estimated (hand‑assembled in limited batches)

216 mm

254 mm (10.0 in) with standard barrel

127 mm

152 mm (6.0 in) standard; 203 mm (8.0 in) optional long barrel

1,100 g

1.45 kg (3.2 lb) empty

7+1 or 8+1 rounds

6 rounds (standard cylinder)

short recoil

Short‑stroke recoil‑operated slide that moves barrel and cylinder forward to cock hammer and rotate cylinder; semi‑automatic operation with manual trigger pull for each shot

SAO

Single‑action trigger; hammer cocked by recoil system, providing a light, crisp pull

Fixed or adjustable

Fixed rear notch and front blade; optional adjustable rear sight available on long‑barrel models