Play to your strengths. The four player classes: Assault, Engineer, Support and Recon, each have their specialties, and working together is key to victory. Release Date: October 28, 2011.

Our Battlefield 3 Handguns section is full of all the official images and descriptions for each handgun / pistol. Under each image you will find a brief description of the weapon, plus weapon characteristics.
Battlefield 3 M1911S-TAC
Battlefield 3 M1911S-TAC
Battlefield 3 M1911S-TAC: The M1911 is one of the most popular pistols in the world. Adopted in 1911 for the US armed forces, the M1911 served as the primary side arm through to 1985.

Many clones and copies of the M1911 exist, and the internal action is used in nearly all modern pistols. Modernized and updated versions of the M1911 is still in use by MEU(SOC) US Marine Corps Special Forces.

This M1911 has been equipped with a Tactical Light and a Suppressor.

Characteristics
Auto fire: No.
Single shot fire: Yes.
Burst fire: No.
Rate of Fire: Semi-auto.
Ammunition: 8 [.45ACP].
Range: Short.