Based on the pistol carried by LAPD SWAT, plus a barrel threaded for suppression, the TLE (Tactical Law Enforcement) is widely regarded as the ideal 1911 for duty carry and personal protection. 

Specifications

• Caliber: 9mm
• Height (inches) 90° to barrel: 5.25
• Weight (ounces) with empty magazine: 39
• Length (inches): 9.19
• Magazine capacity: 9
• Recoil spring (pounds): 12.0
• Full-length guide rod

Frame

• Material: Steel
• Finish: Matte black
• Width (inches): 1.28
• Front strap checkering
• 1913 Picatinny Rail

Slide

• Material: Steel
• Finish: Matte black

Barrel

• Length (inches): 5.50
• Material: Stainless Steel, match grade
• Stainless steel match grade bushing
• Twist rate (left hand): 16
• Threaded for suppression

Sights

• Meprolight Tritium 3-dot night sight, fixed
• Radius (inches): 6.8

Grips

• Aggressively textured G-10 Grips

Trigger

• Aluminum, match grade
• Factory setting (approximate pounds): 4.0 – 5.0