USMC Force Recon & MEUSOC: the M45A1
The Colt M45A1 was the USMC's specialized sidearm, favored for its .45 ACP caliber over the standard M9. Initially built from rebuilt 1911A1 frames and later Kimber pistols, Colt secured the contract in 2012. It features a Rail Gun frame, Wilson Combat magazines, and Trijicon night sights. Recently replaced by the Glock 19, these pistols are now entering the civilian surplus market, making them a collector's item.









