The Colt 1911 Government is a 9mm Luger 1911-pattern pistol built on forged carbon steel with a classic blued finish, pairing Colt’s traditional 1911 looks with the same competition-grade internals as the stainless Government Competition (brand part no. O1972CCS). It runs Colt‘s updated Series 70 firing system alongside a Dual Spring Recoil System that reduces felt recoil and extends spring life, custom G10 grips, and an upswept beavertail grip safety for a low, controllable grip. The 5-inch barrel carries National Match rifling, and Novak fiber-optic and adjustable rear sights round out a sight package built for serious accuracy. It ships with two magazines, a cable lock, an instruction manual, and spare sight fibers.

Key Specifications

• Caliber: 9mm Luger.
• Capacity: 9+1 rounds.
• Barrel: 5-inch stainless steel, polished, National Match 1:16 twist.
• Firing System: Colt’s updated Series 70 design preferred by competitive shooters.
• Recoil System: a Dual Spring Recoil System that reduces felt recoil and extends spring life.
• Slide and Frame: forged carbon steel in a classic blued finish.
• Sights: a Novak red fiber-optic front sight and a Novak adjustable rear sight.
• Trigger: single-action, 3-hole aluminum, breaking at 4.5 to 6 lbs.
• Safeties: an extended thumb safety and an upswept beavertail grip safety.
• Included Accessories: two magazines, a cable lock, an instruction manual, and spare sight fibers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from the stainless Government Competition? It uses forged carbon steel construction with a traditional blued finish on the slide and frame, rather than stainless steel, while sharing the same Series 70 firing system and sights.

What sights does it use? It ships with a Novak red fiber-optic front sight and a Novak adjustable rear sight.

What is included with the pistol? It ships with two magazines, a cable lock, an instruction manual, and spare sight fibers.

Buy the Colt 1911 Government 9mm Pistol, Blued

Classic blued steel construction with modern competition internals makes this Government a 1911 that looks traditional and shoots like a serious target pistol. Browse more of Colt’s semi-auto handguns and order yours from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.