Reliability, strength, power and ease of dismantling for maintenance, were the biggest advantages offered for the preference for the Colt .45. It was the official gun of the armed forces of the United States. Her success has contributed to that was used by most armed forces around the world.

Maximum range 1800 m
Reach useful (effective) 70 m (maximum 230 m)
Caliber 0.45 in. (11.43 mm)
Capacity 7 + 1 ammunition cartridges
Weight (without battery and ammunition) 1,090 g
Total weight of the gun with ammunition 1308 g

The Magnum Research Lone Eagle was a rotary-breech single shot hunting pistol available in a wide variety of calibers from .22 Hornet to a .444 Marlin.
Pictured is the .243 Caliber Winchester.
Credit for submittal was requested by: Keith Alan, Views of Texas

Colt MK IV Series 80 Government Model .45 Auto 1911 with GOLD Finish, and Crimson Trace Laser Grips.

This handgun is becoming rare. It should be treated as a collectors item.