Colt Competition Government 1911 .45 ACP 5″ Blued

The Colt Competition Government Series 70 is a competition-oriented 1911-style semi-automatic pistol designed around precision components and proven construction. It is chambered in .45 ACP and features a 5-inch National Match stainless steel barrel paired with a blued forged carbon steel slide and frame. Novak adjustable fiber optic sights and blue G10 checkered grips provide a confident sight picture and tactile purchase for controlled follow-up shots.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 ACP for established match and range ammunition compatibility.
• Includes a National Match barrel measuring 5 inches and finished in stainless steel.
• Built on a forged carbon steel frame with a blued finish for classic appearance and durability.
• The slide is forged carbon steel with serrations and a blued finish.
• Equipped with Novak adjustable fiber optic sights with a red fiber optic front for rapid sighting.
• Uses the Series 70 firing system for a clean, crisp trigger feel favored in competition.
• Features a Dual Recoil spring system to reduce felt recoil and extend spring life.
• Fitted with G10 checkered blue grips with a scalloped profile for positive hand purchase.
• Sporting a skeletonized 3-hole aluminum trigger with a listed pull in the 4.5–6 lb range.
• Operates on a locked breech system typical of 1911-pattern pistols.

Purpose-built components and a competition-focused feature set make this Colt Competition Government pistol appropriate for target and match applications where consistency and control matter. The combination of a National Match barrel, Novak fiber optic sights, a refined trigger setup, and robust steel construction gives shooters a platform tuned for accurate, repeatable performance.