Ballester Molina: The Underrated Argentine .45
The Ballester Molina is an Argentine .45 ACP pistol with a unique history, distinct from the M1911 despite shared component compatibility. Manufactured by HAFDASA, it featured design influences from Spanish pistols and simplified production with an integral mainspring housing and pivoting trigger. Notably, 8,000 units were supplied to the British SOE during WWII, identifiable by a 'B' prefix serial number. Despite its quality, production ceased as Argentina returned to the M1911A1 pattern.









