Iver Johnson Eagle Onyx
Iver Johnson Arms · Pistol · In Production · 2026
Overview
The Iver Johnson Eagle Onyx is a Government-size 1911 chambered in .45 ACP, distinguished by a PVD polished deep-black finish paired with a PVD polished gold barrel and external parts. It uses the classic single-action 1911 operating system on a full-size steel frame with a 5-inch barrel, an 8-round magazine, custom ported front slide serrations, and ships with two magazines.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1134 g (40.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 216 mm (8.50") |
| Barrel Length | 127 mm (5.00") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Single Action |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| 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 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Pvd Black |
Calibers
- .45 ACP · primary — also known as .45 Auto, 11.43x23mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Thumb Safety, Grip Safety
- Features: Government Size Frame, Pvd Polished Black Finish, Pvd Polished Gold Barrel, Ported Front Slide Serrations, Beavertail Grip Safety, Skeletonized Hammer, Skeletonized Trigger
Production
Production years: 2026-present
Current-production model in the Iver Johnson Eagle 1911 series
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: John Moses Browning
Notes
Part of Iver Johnson Arms' Eagle 1911 line, alongside the Eagle XL and Eagle Deluxe. Sold directly through Iver Johnson Arms. Velocity and energy figures reflect typical 230-grain .45 ACP loadings rather than measured barrel data.
Background
The Eagle Onyx leans hard into looks: a deep-black PVD slide and frame set against a polished gold barrel and controls, turning the century-old 1911 platform into a tuxedo-finished show piece.