Auto-Ordnance 1911 Tanker | .45 ACP | 5″ | 1911BKOC11

The Auto-Ordnance Tanker 1911 is a full-size, all-steel 1911-pattern pistol finished in Army O.D. Green Cerakote and engraved with the distinctive white “Tanker Star.” Chambered in .45 ACP with a 5″ barrel, the model follows classic GI 1911 controls and includes a single 7-round magazine plus the chambered round for a 7+1 capacity. This Tanker edition combines historical styling with the practical handling of a 1911 for range use and historical collection display.

For an optic that pairs well with this platform and stays under $1,000, consider a compact red-dot such as the Trijicon RMR Type 2 or a Holosun 507C; both are suitable for duty-style 1911 slides and support fast target acquisition without exceeding the budget.

Product Specifications

• The UPC is 602686422796.
• The caliber is .45 ACP.
• The barrel measures 5″.
• The action is Single Action.
• The capacity is 7 + 1.
• The finish is Olive Drab Green Cerakote.
• The frame is Steel Frame.
• The slide material is Carbon Steel.
• The grips are Checkered Wood Grips with US Logo.
• The sights are Fixed with a blade front and a drift-adjustable rear for windage.
• The ATF Manufacturer is AUTO-ORDINANCE CORP..
• The ATF Model is 1911A1.
• The product type is Semi-Auto Pistol.
• The country of origin is US.
• The package includes one 7-round magazine.

The Tanker 1911 blends period-correct 1911 ergonomics with commemorative styling: an OD-green Cerakote finish, engraved Tanker Star, and checkered wood grips with a U.S. logo give the pistol a distinctive presentation while retaining familiar controls for shooters who appreciate the classic 1911 platform. Its full-size dimensions and .45 ACP chambering make it well-suited to deliberate range work and serving as a centerpiece in a historical collection.

Owners have praised this model for its “built like a tank” feel and for the attractive Tanker finish paired with clean, classic 1911 lines.