The Colt Government Competition is a 9mm Luger 1911-pattern pistol built around Colt’s updated Series 70 firing system, a setup competitive shooters have long preferred for its crisp, consistent trigger feel (brand part no. O1072CCS). Colt pairs that firing system with a Dual Spring Recoil System that reduces felt recoil and extends recoil spring life, custom G10 grips, an upswept beavertail grip safety, and an undercut trigger guard that together keep the pistol low and controllable in the hand. The 5-inch stainless barrel carries National Match rifling, and Novak fiber-optic and adjustable rear sights give a fast, precise sight picture for the timer. It ships with two magazines, a cable lock, an instruction manual, and spare sight fibers, ready to compete straight out of the box.

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.
• 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.
• Weight: approximately 36 oz unloaded.
• Included Accessories: two magazines, a cable lock, an instruction manual, and spare sight fibers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this a Series 70 firing system? It is Colt’s updated Series 70 design, long preferred by competitive shooters for its crisp trigger feel without a firing pin block interfering with the pull.

What does the Dual Spring Recoil System do? It reduces felt recoil and extends the service life of the recoil spring compared to a traditional single-spring 1911 setup.

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

Buy the Colt Government Competition 9mm 1911 Pistol

A Series 70 firing system and Dual Spring Recoil System make the Government Competition a genuine timer-ready 1911. Browse more of Colt’s semi-auto handguns and order yours from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.