Arsenal Firearms AF2011-A1
Arsenal Firearms · Pistol · Discontinued · 2012
Also known as: AF2011, Second Century, Twin 1911
Overview
The Arsenal Firearms AF2011-A1 is a semi-automatic double-barrel pistol chambered in .45 ACP, built essentially as two 1911-pattern pistols mated on a single wide frame and slide. Introduced in 2012 to mark the centenary of John Browning's M1911, it fires two rounds simultaneously from twin parallel barrels, fed by a pair of single-stack magazines joined at a common floor plate for a 8+8 capacity. The machined-steel frame and slide, twin firing pins, shared grip safety and dual triggers make it a novelty collector's piece rather than a service weapon.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1814 g (64.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 218 mm (8.58") |
| Barrel Length | 127 mm (5.00") |
| Height | 145 mm (5.71") |
| Width | 51 mm (2.01") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 16 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 260 m/s (853 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 477 J (352 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 25 m (27 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .45 ACP · primary — also known as .45 Auto, 45 ACP, 11.43x23mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Paired Detachable Box Magazines
- Safety mechanisms: Grip Safety, Thumb Safety
- Features: Double Barrel, Dual Magazine Well, Twin Firing Pins, Shared Grip Safety, 1911 Pattern, Fixed Sights
Variants
- Arsenal Firearms Dueller Prismatic — Long Barrel
Production
Production years: 2012-2010s
Low-volume novelty/collector production; sold at a premium price
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Designer: Nicola Bandini
Notes
Marketed as the 'Second Century' pistol. A single-trigger version fires both barrels at once; a dual-trigger version allows the barrels to be fired independently. Recoil and weight are considerable due to the two simultaneously discharged .45 ACP cartridges.
Background
Conceived to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Colt M1911, the AF2011-A1 takes the iconic 1911 platform and doubles it, putting two complete .45 ACP pistols side by side so that a single press of the trigger sends two bullets downrange at once.