Iver Johnson 1911A1 BOA | .45 ACP | 5in | 8rd

The Iver Johnson 1911A1 BOA is a steel-frame, single-action semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP with a 5″ barrel and an 8-round magazine. It features a snakeskin hydrographic finish across the slide and frame, black dymondwood snakeskin grips, fixed sights, and GI-style external controls with an extended slide stop and thumb safety. This 1911-style pistol is suitable for range and target shooting as well as carry where local law allows. For a sighting option under $1,000 that pairs well with this platform, consider a compact reflex like the Leupold DeltaPoint Pro; note the slide is not drilled and tapped and professional slide work or a compatible mounting solution will be required to fit most red-dot optics.

Product Specifications

• The UPC is 700153942898.
• The caliber is .45 ACP.
• The action is Semi-Auto.
• The barrel measures 5 inches.
• The magazine capacity is 8 rounds.
• The number of magazines included is 1.
• The frame material is steel.
• The grip material is wood (black dymondwood snakeskin pattern).
• The weight is 38 ounces.
• The finish/frame color is camouflage colored snakeskin.
• The sights are fixed.
• Ambidextrous safety is marked as No.
• Drilled and tapped for optics is marked as No.
• Other notable features include beavertail grip safety, extended slide stop & thumb safety, angled front and rear serrations, and a lowered & flared ejection port.
• State sale restriction: No sale to California.

This 1911A1 BOA blends classic 1911 ergonomics and controls with distinctive snakeskin styling for shooters who want a traditional single-action pistol with visual character. The 5″ barrel and steel construction deliver solid sight radius and recoil characteristics consistent with full-size 1911 platforms, making it a capable choice for dedicated range sessions and practical target work. The included features—beavertail grip safety, extended controls, and a beveled magwell—aim to improve handling and reload speed in routine use. If you plan to add a red-dot optic, factor in the unit’s non-drilled slide and arrange for an appropriate mounting solution.

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