Colt 1911C Govt .38 Super Auto 5 in STS Engravd

Description

The Colt 1911 Classic in .38 Super is built for the shooter who wants the Government Model format in a cartridge with a flatter trajectory and higher velocity than .45 ACP — a combination that has drawn competitive shooters and serious collectors to the platform for decades. This is a full-size pistol intended for range work, competition, or as a centerpiece of a working collection, not a carry-optimized compact.

The stainless steel construction serves two practical purposes beyond appearance: it resists corrosion without demanding the careful post-range maintenance a blued finish requires, and it adds modest weight that softens the .38 Super’s recoil impulse compared to a lighter aluminum-framed alternative. The five-inch national match barrel supports accuracy at extended pistol distances and gives the cartridge the full dwell time it needs to build consistent velocity.

Internally, this pistol runs the Series 70 firing system — a single-action mechanism without a firing pin block. That means a cleaner, shorter trigger pull than a Series 80-equipped 1911, which adds a plunger-based safety that some shooters feel introduces friction into the trigger stroke. The trade-off is that Series 70 pistols require disciplined handling; the design depends entirely on a half-cock notch and the grip safety rather than a passive drop-safety device.

The engraving work shown on this variant places it in a different category from Colt’s standard production run — this is as much a display piece as it is a functional firearm, though there is nothing about its mechanics that prevents it from being shot. Nine-round capacity comes standard with one magazine included.