Colt 1911 Competition Optics-Ready 9mm 5-Inch Pistol

Description

Built around the 1911 platform, this Colt Competition Optics-Ready pistol is chambered in 9mm Luger and configured for range and competition use. The semi-automatic, single-action-only design pairs a 5-inch National Match barrel with an optics-ready slide. We stock this model for shooters who want a full-size 1911 layout with provisions for an optic and established competition-oriented features.

Key Specifications

• The pistol is chambered in 9mm Luger, a widely used centerfire pistol cartridge.
• The barrel measures 5 inches, providing the full-size configuration specified for this model.
• The action is semi-automatic, single-action only, defining the pistol’s operating format.
• The frame is made from steel, matching the metal-frame construction listed for the pistol.
• The pistol has a stainless finish on the listed frame and slide surfaces.
• The grip panels use checkered blue G10 for the stated grip material and pattern.
• The barrel is identified as a National Match barrel, a specified feature of this Competition model.
• The slide is optic ready, providing the listed mounting provision for an optic.
• The recoil system includes a dual recoil spring, one of the model’s specified features.
• The pistol ships with one magazine.

The stainless steel frame and slide give this 1911 its stated finish and full-size metal construction, while the G10 grip panels add a defined checkered surface. The optic-ready slide sits alongside the listed fiber optic front sight and rear sight system, although the supplied records differ on whether the rear sight is fixed or adjustable. We would point this model toward shooters who value a traditional 1911 format and want the option to configure the slide with an optic. The Colt 1911 Competition Optics-Ready pistol keeps its design focus on the range.