Colt 1911 Classic Government .45 ACP 5-Inch Handgun

Description

The Colt 1911 Government is a straightforward choice for the shooter who wants a full-size, steel-framed .45 ACP pistol built on the original Government Model pattern — no rails, no optics cut, no modern additions. It suits the range shooter working on fundamentals, the collector who wants a classic Colt in the safe, and the owner who simply prefers the handling characteristics of the traditional design over contemporary polymer alternatives.

The Series 70-style firing system omits the firing-pin safety block found in later Colt Series 80 pistols, which means the trigger linkage is mechanically simpler and the pull tends to be cleaner from the factory — a meaningful difference if trigger quality matters to your training. The single-action platform requires the hammer to be cocked before the first round fires, which is why the ambidextrous thumb safety carries real importance here: it lets you carry hammer-back with the safety engaged and sweep it off consistently regardless of which hand is dominant.

The stainless barrel provides a degree of corrosion resistance at the bore that a standard carbon-steel barrel does not, useful if this pistol will see field conditions or infrequent cleaning cycles. The 2-dot sight arrangement — a single front dot paired with a rear — is a quick, uncluttered setup that works well for deliberate target shooting, though shooters with specific low-light requirements will want to note that these are not tritium-equipped. The included 8-round magazine steps the traditional 7-round Government Model capacity up by one round, and the pistol ships with one.

Shipping and availability: This item cannot be shipped directly to California. Check your state and local requirements before ordering. This item must ship to a licensed FFL dealer for transfer.