The Colt Competition Government pistol in .45 ACP with a stainless national match barrel (brand part no. O1970CCS) is built for precision shooting, featuring a dual recoil spring system and Novak sights for consistent accuracy. Colt pairs a red fiber optic front sight with an adjustable rear sight, and custom scalloped blue G10 grips give the pistol a distinctive competition look. The Series 70 firing pin system and ambidextrous grip and thumb safety round out the controls, and a spare set of sight fibers ships in the box alongside the included magazine. Among competition-tuned semi-auto handguns, this Competition Government .45 ACP configuration favors shooters who want full-power performance with match-grade accuracy.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 ACP.
• Capacity of 8 rounds.
• The barrel measures 5 inches, stainless national match.
• The recoil system is a dual recoil spring design for competition-grade control.
• The sights combine a red fiber optic front with an adjustable Novak rear.
• The grips are scalloped blue G10.
• The firing system follows the Series 70 pattern.
• The action is semi-automatic, cycling each round via the pistol’s own recoil.
• The safety is Ambidextrous Grip/Thumb.

Frequently Asked Questions

What comes included with this pistol? A magazine and a spare set of sight fibers ship in the box.

What is the dual recoil spring system for? It’s tuned for competition-grade control and consistent cycling.

Buy the Colt Competition Government, .45 ACP

Full-power .45 ACP with match-grade accuracy and a distinctive blue G10 grip is exactly what this Government model delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.