Colt Government Model .38 Super 5-Inch Royal Blue Handgun

Description

The Colt Government Model in .38 Super is a pistol for the shooter who wants the classical 1911 manual of arms and all-steel feel without the heavier recoil impulse of a .45 ACP load. The cartridge sits in a sweet spot: it runs noticeably flatter than .45 ACP in a Government-length gun, and the same grip profile that holds seven or eight rounds of .45 yields a nine-round column of .38 Super — a meaningful gain that costs nothing in handling or ergonomics.

The Government Model’s five-inch barrel delivers the longest sight radius in the 1911 family, which pays dividends on longer strings where consistency matters. Fixed sights keep the profile clean and eliminate the snagging or adjustment drift that adjustable sights can introduce; on a pistol intended for serious use rather than bench tuning, that is a considered trade-off in favor of durability and repeatability.

This particular variant is built on a Series 70 platform, meaning the trigger linkage carries no firing pin block. Shooters who care about 1911 trigger quality understand what that means: the pull is mechanically simpler, which translates to a cleaner break. It also ships with a National Match barrel, a detail that speaks to the intended accuracy standard from the factory.

The Royal Blue finish is a high-polish, deep-blued treatment applied to both the steel frame and slide — visually closer to a custom shop result than a standard production finish. Double Diamond checkered rosewood grips with a gold-inlaid Rampant Colt medallion complete a presentation that is recognizably traditional Colt without being ornamental to the point of impracticality. It is a shootable pistol that also happens to look the part of a classic.

Shipping and availability: This item must ship to a licensed FFL dealer for transfer.