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There's something about a blued steel Government Model that just feels right, and Colt leaned into that here while quietly loading this 1911 with the upgrades competitive shooters ask for. The Competition Government runs a 5-inch stainless National Match barrel inside a forged carbon steel frame and slide, so you get that classic deep blue look with a barrel built to stack rounds tight. Up top, a red fiber optic front sight pairs with a Novak adjustable rear, which means you can dial in your zero for your preferred load instead of chasing point of impact with fixed sights.
Colt's dual recoil spring system is the sleeper feature on this pistol. It softens the impulse of .45 ACP noticeably and extends spring life, so the gun stays flatter through fast strings and goes longer between spring swaps. The Series 70 firing system keeps the trigger pull clean and crisp without the extra parts of a firing pin block, and the three-hole aluminum trigger keeps things light up front. An upswept beavertail grip safety and undercut trigger guard let you choke up high on the frame, which does real work taming muzzle flip when the timer beeps.
The blue G10 grips are checkered with a scallop cut and the Colt logo, and they give you genuine traction with sweaty hands, unlike slick wood panels. Capacity is the traditional 8+1 of .45 ACP, fed from the included 8-round magazine, and Colt tosses in spare sight fibers so you can refresh the front sight down the road. At 36 ounces of all-steel heft, this pistol soaks up recoil the way a proper Government Model should.
Whether you're shooting club matches, working on bullseye fundamentals, or just want a genuine Colt 1911 with modern touches, this one covers a lot of ground. It's made in the USA by the company that started the whole 1911 story, and that still counts for something.
Series 70 pistols skip the trigger-activated firing pin block found on Series 80 guns, which means fewer parts in the trigger path and a cleaner, crisper pull. That's a big reason Colt chose it for the Competition Government, since trigger feel matters a lot in match shooting. It's the setup most 1911 purists prefer.
Yes. The rear is a Novak adjustable sight, so you can fine-tune windage and elevation for your preferred load. The front is a red fiber optic that gathers light and draws your eye fast, and Colt includes spare fibers in the box if you ever need to replace one.
Colt's dual spring setup spreads the recoil impulse over two springs instead of one, which cuts felt recoil and helps the muzzle stay flatter between shots. It also extends spring life compared to a single conventional recoil spring, so you're not swapping springs as often on a high-round-count range gun.
Yes. It's a full-size Government Model with a 5-inch barrel and standard frame dimensions, so it takes standard single-stack .45 ACP 1911 magazines and fits holsters cut for a Government-length 1911. One 8-round magazine comes with the pistol, and picking up a few extras for match day is a smart move.
| UPC | 098289111470 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | O1970CCS |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Finish | STAINLESS |
| Barrel Length | 5'' |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
| Capacity | 8+1 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 8.5'' |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 8-Round |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 |
| Package Height | 2.6 |
| Package Width | 8.3 |
| Product Type | Pistol |
| Safety | Ambidextrous Grip/Thumb |
| Shipping Weight | 4.6 |
| Sights | Fiber Optic |
| Sights Type | FIBER OPTIC |
| Slide Description | Serrated |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
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