The Colt 1911 Government pistol in .38 Super with a 5-inch stainless national match barrel (brand part no. O1911CSS38) chambers a fast, flat-shooting round in a classic single-action 1911 platform. Colt builds the pistol with a serrated stainless steel slide and frame, a beavertail grip safety, and diamond-checkered rosewood grips. White dot sights support fast target acquisition, and a service hammer with a long trigger rounds out the classic controls. An ambidextrous grip and thumb safety suit both right- and left-handed shooters. Among heritage-caliber semi-auto handguns, this 1911 Government .38 Super configuration favors shooters who want a fast, flat-shooting cartridge in a classic frame.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .38 Super Auto.
• Capacity of 9 rounds.
• The barrel measures 5 inches, stainless national match.
• The finish is stainless steel, serrated slide and frame.
• The grips are diamond-checkered rosewood.
• The sights are 3-dot white sights.
• The safety is ambidextrous grip and thumb.
• The action is semi-automatic, cycling each round via the pistol’s own recoil.
• Ships with one 9-round magazine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes .38 Super distinctive? It’s a fast, flat-shooting cartridge popular for its velocity in a 1911-pattern pistol.

Is the safety ambidextrous? Yes, supporting both right- and left-handed shooters.

Buy the Colt 1911 Government, .38 Super

A fast, flat-shooting cartridge in a classic stainless 1911 is exactly what this Government model delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.