The American Classic Government 1911 pistol in .38 Super with a chrome finish (brand part no. 85608) delivers the traditional full-size 1911 platform in a fast, flat-shooting caliber favored by competition and hunting handgun shooters. American Classic builds this Government-frame 1911 with the single-action trigger and grip angle that define the platform, and the bright chrome finish adds durability alongside its classic looks. An 8+1 capacity keeps the pistol true to the original 1911 design. Among .38 Super semi-auto handguns, this American Classic Government configuration favors shooters who want a traditional 1911 in a high-velocity caliber.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .38 Super, a fast, flat-shooting cartridge popular in competition and hunting circles.
• The capacity is 8+1 rounds, matching the classic 1911 magazine capacity.
• The finish is bright chrome, adding corrosion resistance alongside its classic look.
• The frame is a full-size Government pattern, the original 1911 dimensions.
• The unloaded weight is approximately 2.47 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber does this 1911 chamber? .38 Super, a fast, flat-shooting cartridge popular for competition and hunting use.

What frame size is this pistol? A full-size Government frame, the original 1911 dimensions.

Buy the American Classic Government 1911, .38 Super

A traditional Government-frame 1911 chambered in a fast .38 Super is exactly what this American Classic delivers.