Previously manufactured until 2003 by Continental Weapons (Pty) Ltd. established in 1996, and located in Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. Previously imported and distributed by Griffon USA, Inc., a subsidiary of 21st Century Technologies, Inc., located in Ft. Worth, TX, and by First Defense International located in San Clemente, CA.
GRIFFON Models
.45 ACP cal., patterned after the Colt M1911, single action, 4.13 in. barrel, 7 shot mag., ported barrel/slide, black Teflon finish, Commander hammer, Tritium sights, 36.5 oz. Mfg. 1997-2003.
9mm Para. cal., 4 in. barrel without porting, 8 shot mag., perforated trigger, 3-dot sighting system, combo blue/chrome finish, limited importation. Mfg. 1997-2003.