Great Lakes GL1911 .45 ACP 5″ 8-Round RMSC Cut

The Great Lakes GL1911 is a full-size 1911-style semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP with a 5-inch barrel and features intended to improve control and sighting for range and competition use. The pistol ships with two magazines and an ambidextrous manual safety for versatile handling. It includes an RMSC-style optic cut on the slide for micro red-dot integration; a compact pistol red dot such as a Holosun 507K is a suitable optic option under $1000. Suggested applications: precision target/range shooting and pistol competition.

Product Specifications

• The caliber is .45 ACP.
• The action is Semi-Auto.
• The barrel measures 5 inches.
• The magazine capacity is 8 rounds.
• The pistol ships with 2 magazines.
• The frame material is steel.
• The grip material is aluminum.
• The frame color is grey and the slide color is black.
• The sights are fiber optic.
• The pistol includes an ambidextrous safety.
• Drilled and tapped for optics: No, while the slide features an RMSC optic cut.
• The slide is described as stainless steel 416 with a black Cerakote finish and a bull shark appearance.
• The weight is 42 ounces.
• The UPC is 638457790337.

The GL1911 blends common 1911 ergonomics with practical upgrades—optics readiness, enhanced controls, and fiber-optic sights—making it well suited for shooters who prioritize mechanical reliability and controllability on the range or in competition. Its full-size dimensions and 5″ barrel support consistent sight radius and sight acquisition while the RMSC cut allows mounting a compact pistol red dot for faster target engagement.