Colt Competition Government 45 ACP 8+1 5" Stainless National Match Barrel & Optic Ready/Serrated Slide, Stainless Stainless Steel Frame w/Beavertail, Checkered Blue G10 Grip, Ambidextrous
The Colt 1911 Competition pistols are the perfect choice for competitive shooters looking to gain an edge. Available in both 9mm and .45 ACP, these pistols are built with advanced features that enhance accuracy, speed, and customization. Prepared for Colts versatile optics plate system, they provide a seamless experience for those who want to take their shooting game to the next level.
Brand Colt Mfg
Category Pistols
Series Government
Model Competition
Caliber 45 ACP
Barrel Length Range 5" to 5.99"
Gun Platform 1911 Style
Capacity 8+1
Action SAO
Frame Finish Stainless
Oal 8.50"
Frame Material Carbon Steel
Hand Ambidextrous
Sight Style Fiber Optic
Slide Finish Stainless
Slide Description Optic Ready / Serrated
Barrel Finish Stainless
Barrel Material Steel
Grips Checkered Blue G10
Sight Configuration Novak Fiber Optic Front / Adj Rear
Safety Ambidextrous Thumb / Grip
Barrel Description National Match
Barrel Length 5"
Max Capacity 8
Trigger Skeletonized
Weight 36 oz
Frame Description Stainless Steel Frame w / Beavertail
Caliber Dictionary
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The 45 ACP (45 Auto) was designed by John Browning in 1905 for his prototype semiautomatic pistol that eventually became the legendary Colt 1911, using a .452-inch bullet. Browning proposed a 200-grain bullet; U.S. Army Ordnance, smarting from reports of poor performance of the 38 Long Colt in the Philippines, increased bullet weight to 230 grains for greater stopping power...and the 45 ACP as it is today was adopted in 1911. It remains an iconic and popular handgun cartridge for personal defense and competition, and was used by the U.S. military in submachine guns (Thompson and M3) through the 1970s. Although largely replaced by the 9mm for military use and the 9mm and/or 40 S&W in the law enforcement community, the 45 ACP is still used by the U.S. military and numerous law enforcement agencies in various applications. The standard load remains a 230-grain bullet at 780 to 850 fps, but lighter, faster bullets from 165 to 200 grain, delivering a bit less recoil, are also available. — Craig Boddington
