Guncrafter No Name Government
Guncrafter Industries · Pistol · In Production · 2004
Also known as: No Name Government, No Name Government Model
Overview
The Guncrafter No Name Government is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP, built by Guncrafter Industries of Huntsville, Arkansas. A full-size, hand-fitted custom 1911 built on a forged steel frame and 5-inch forged steel slide, it serves as the foundation model from which the maker builds most of its higher-tier variants. The single-action, short-recoil action is fed by an 8-round detachable box magazine, and each pistol ships with a match-grade stainless steel barrel, tool-steel hammer, sear and disconnector, and Guncrafter's patented 90-degree 15 LPI checkering on the front strap and mainspring housing. A beveled magazine well, slide top serrations, and a choice of tritium, fiber-optic or bead front sights round out the package. Marketed as Guncrafter's entry-level custom 1911, the No Name Government pairs traditional John Browning single-action ergonomics with modern precision fitting for defensive and competition use.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1105 g (39.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 216 mm (8.50") |
| Barrel Length | 127 mm (5.00") |
| Height | 140 mm (5.51") |
| Width | 34 mm (1.34") |
| Sight Radius | 171 mm (6.73") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Trigger Pull | 18 N (4.0 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 8 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 260 m/s (853 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 477 J (352 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Finish | Melonite |
Calibers
- .45 ACP · primary — also known as .45 Auto, 45 ACP, 11.43x23mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Grip Safety
- Features: Match Grade Barrel, Night Sights, Textured Grip, Beveled Magazine Well, Slide Serrations, Single Action
Production
Production years: 2004-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Alex Zimmerman / Guncrafter Industries
Notes
Entry-level custom 1911 offered in 9mm, .38 Super, .45 ACP and 10mm; .45 ACP is the base chambering. Standard finish is black Melonite with hard chrome, stainless, duo-tone and Cerakote options.
Background
Founded in 2003 by Alex Zimmerman, Guncrafter Industries earned its reputation on custom 1911s and the proprietary .50 GI cartridge. The No Name line represents the shop's clean, unadorned take on the Browning classic, a hand-fitted platform pared back to the essentials that shooters can carry or build up as they wish.