The Savage 1911 Government .45 ACP in black nitride is a full-size single-action 1911 built on a forged stainless steel frame and slide (Savage part no. 67200). It has a 5-inch barrel machined from billet stainless, a lowered and flared ejection port, and a dual recoil spring system with a GI-style guide rod. Novak Lo-Mount sights with a white dot front make it quick to pick up, and G10 grips add traction. It suits range days, home defense and carry-minded 1911 fans.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .45 ACP, the cartridge the 1911 was designed around.
• The barrel is 5 inches of stainless steel machined from billet with an 11-degree target crown.
• Capacity is 8 rounds in a single-stack magazine, and two magazines are included.
• The frame and slide are forged stainless steel finished in black nitride.
• Sights are a white dot front and a Novak Lo-Mount black rear on a Novak sight cut.
• The pistol has an ambidextrous slide lock safety, as the maker lists it.
• Grips are black and gray VZ G10, a rigid composite grip material.
• The trigger is single action with a 4-pound pull, and the hammer is stainless steel.
• A dual recoil spring system with a GI-style guide rod and barrel bushing is used.
• Weight is 2.5 pounds at 8.45 inches overall.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Savage 1911 Government a full-size pistol? Yes. It has a 5-inch barrel, a government-style frame and an overall length of 8.45 inches.

How many magazines come with it? Two 8-round magazines are included.

What sights does this version use? It uses a white dot front sight and a Novak Lo-Mount black rear sight.

Buy the Savage 1911 Government Pistol, .45 ACP, 5-Inch, Black Nitride, Ambidextrous Safety, 8-Round

A stainless 1911 with a black nitride finish is easy to maintain and handsome in the safe. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more semi-auto handguns as well.