Description
The Colt Government magazine is a straightforward replacement or backup option for shooters running a full-size 1911 or a Commander-length pistol chambered in .45 ACP. It is built to Colt’s own specifications for those platforms, which means the feed lips, follower geometry, and overall dimensions are matched to the factory tolerances of the pistol rather than approximated from a generic 1911 pattern.
The body and internal components are stainless steel throughout. Stainless resists the corrosion that carbon-steel magazines are prone to when exposed to sweat, humidity, or inconsistent storage conditions — a practical consideration for a magazine that may sit loaded for extended periods. The seven-round capacity is the standard single-stack configuration for .45 ACP in the Government frame, keeping the grip profile slim and the pistol balanced without the basepad extension that higher-capacity options require.
Consistent feeding in a 1911 depends heavily on follower angle and spring tension working together correctly. A magazine designed specifically for the platform, rather than adapted from a different one, removes one variable from the reliability equation. That matters whether this is going into a range gun or serving as a dedicated carry spare. Colt marks the magazine with its own part number, so fitment to current Government and Commander production pistols is confirmed rather than assumed.




