Iver Johnson 1911A1 HAWK | .45 ACP | 4.25″ Barrel

The Iver Johnson 1911A1 HAWK is a semi-automatic 1911-style pistol chambered in .45 ACP with a 4.25″ barrel and an 8-round magazine capacity. It features a matte blued steel frame and slide, checkered double-diamond wood grips, a beavertail grip safety with memory cut, and an extended thumb safety and slide stop. Sights are fixed with a Novak-style low rear and a dovetailed front; the pistol is delivered with one magazine, a hard lockable case, manual and a gun lock. For a direct-mount red dot that pairs well with this commander-length 1911 and stays well under $1,000, consider a compact footprint optic such as the Holosun 507C or similar micro red dot.

Product Specifications

• The UPC is 797734029987.
• The caliber is listed as .45 ACP.
• The action is Semi-Auto.
• The barrel measures 4.25 inches for a commander-length profile.
• The magazine capacity is 8 rounds and the pistol includes one magazine.
• The frame material is steel with a matte blued finish.
• The slide and frame color are both listed as black / matte blued.
• The grip material is wood with a checkered double-diamond pattern.
• The sights are fixed with a Novak-style low rear and dovetailed front.
• Notable features include a beavertail grip safety, extended thumb safety, extended slide stop, lowered & flared ejection port, and a beveled magwell.
• Other listed features include a three-hole trigger and a skeletonized hammer.
• Drilled and tapped for optics is listed as No.
• State shipping restriction: No direct ship to California.
• The weight is listed inconsistently in source data as 35 oz / 38 oz (conflicting); see notes for details.

This commander-length 1911 blends traditional lines with a set of ergonomic features aimed at controllable shooting and reliable function. The checkered wood grips and matte blued finish give it a classic appearance while the extended controls and beveled magwell improve handling during rapid reloads. Paired with an appropriately sized red dot, the HAWK serves well for range-focused shooting and 1911-style carry configurations where a full-size grip with commander slide is preferred.

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