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The Colt Competition Optics-Ready 1911 in 9mm takes one of Colt's most refined production pistols and brings it fully into the modern era. The stainless slide is machined from the factory with an optics cut, covered at rest by a black nitride plate with a fixed, serrated rear sight in a Glock-pattern dovetail. When you're ready to run a red dot, Colt's separate mounting plates are available in three footprints — RMR (SP301327), DeltaPoint Pro (SP301328), and Shield RMSc/Holosun 507k (SP301329) — so you're not locked into one optic or stuck waiting on a custom cut. The front sight is a Novak red fiber optic, blazing and fast to find.
This pistol draws directly from the lessons Colt learned building the M45A1 for the U.S. Marine Corps. The dual recoil spring system does real work here — it smooths the recoil impulse, keeps muzzle rise in check during quick strings, and extends the life of the spring compared to a standard single-spring setup. Paired with a full Government-size all-steel frame and slide weighing in at 36 ounces unloaded, the 9mm chambering becomes genuinely comfortable to shoot in volume. The weight absorbs what little recoil the cartridge generates, and the gun returns to the target quickly. The Series 70 firing mechanism means there's no passive firing pin block in the trigger linkage, which is a meaningful contributor to that clean, light pull that 1911 fans are always chasing.
The ergonomics package is thorough. The undercut trigger guard lets you ride the grip higher on the frame for better leverage and control. The upswept beavertail grip safety eliminates slide and hammer bite during extended sessions, and the extended thumb safety is easy to swipe on and off without breaking your grip. G10 blue and black checkered grips from VZ provide serious traction without being abrasive the way aggressive front-strap checkering can get on a long day at a match. The beveled magazine well keeps reloads smooth.
The National Match barrel is fitted to tighter-than-standard tolerances, and the barrel-to-slide lockup reflects that — snug and consistent, which matters for group size. Polished stainless flats on the slide and frame look sharp, and the matte slide top keeps glare out of your eyes at outdoor matches. No rail on this model, which means it fits standard 1911 holsters without modification. Whether you're shooting USPSA, Steel Challenge, or just putting in serious range time, the Colt Competition OR arrives ready to work.
No, the optic and mounting plates are not included with the pistol. The slide ships with a black nitride cover plate that has a fixed serrated rear sight, so it's fully functional right out of the box with iron sights. When you're ready to add a red dot, Colt offers three separate mounting plates: the SP301327 for Trijicon RMR, SP301328 for the Leupold DeltaPoint Pro, and SP301329 for Shield RMSc and Holosun 507k footprint optics.
The Series 70 system is the original 1911 firing mechanism — it does not use a passive firing pin block in the trigger linkage like the later Series 80 design. The practical result is a cleaner, lighter trigger pull with less mechanical interference. For competition use, this is a meaningful advantage, and it's one of the reasons serious 1911 shooters specifically seek out Series 70 guns.
Yes. This is a Government Model 1911 with a 5-inch barrel and no accessory rail, which means it fits the wide universe of standard Government Model 1911 holsters without issue. The optics cut on the slide may affect compatibility with holsters designed with a tight optic window, so if you're planning to run a red dot, it's worth confirming holster compatibility with the optic attached.
The combination of features here is well-suited to action pistol competition. The dual recoil spring system manages muzzle rise and extends component life under high round counts. The undercut trigger guard, upswept beavertail, and extended thumb safety all contribute to a fast, consistent grip and efficient transitions between targets. The optics-ready slide means you can run a red dot for divisions that allow it, and the National Match barrel gives you the accuracy needed to take advantage of that setup.
The dual recoil spring system uses two concentric springs around the guide rod rather than a single spring. This spreads the recoil load over a larger spring surface area, which softens the felt impulse and slows the slide's return to battery in a more controlled way. It also means the springs last longer before needing replacement compared to a single conventional spring, which is a real benefit when you're putting a lot of rounds through a competition pistol.
Yes. The grip panels on this pistol use a standard 1911 Government Model grip screw pattern, so they accept any aftermarket 1911 grips. The factory G10 panels from VZ Grips are textured and durable, but if you prefer a different profile, thickness, or material, swapping them out is a simple job that doesn't require any gunsmithing.
| UPC | 098289113443 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | O1072CCS-OR |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Length | 5'' |
| Caliber/Gauge | 9mm |
| Capacity | 9+1 |
| Color | Stainless |
| Length | 8.5'' |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 9-Round |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 |
| Package Height | 2.5 |
| Package Width | 8.0 |
| Product Type | Semi-Auto Pistol |
| Safety | Beavertail |
| Shipping Weight | 4.5 |
| Sights | Novak Adjustable Fiber Optic |
| Sights Type | ADJUSTABLE |
| Slide Description | Optic Ready/Serrated |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
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