Caliber: chambered in 9mm Luger (9x19mm Parabellum).
Action: Single-action, semi-automatic.
Locking System: Employs a linkless cam-path system (similar to the SIG/Petter design), which replaced the swinging link used in earlier models.
Capacity: 9-round single-stack detachable box magazine.
Simplified Takedown: Features a unique quick-takedown lever on the right side of the frame, allowing for easier disassembly compared to a standard 1911.
Safety Mechanism: The manual thumb safety blocks the hammer rather than the sear.