Colt Manufacturing
Colt Government Competition Handgun .45 Auto 8rd Magazine 5" Barrel Blued Finish G10 Grips
Product Details
Features:
- A true competition ready 1911 that’s ready for the battle against the timer
- Updated Series 70 Firing System preferred by competitive shooters
- Custom G10 Grips Upswept Beavertail Grip Safety and Undercut trigger guard keep the pistol low in the hand for increased control
- Dual Spring Recoil System™ reduces felt recoil while extending recoil spring life
- National Match® Barrel and Novak Adjustable Fiber Optic Sights for precision shooting
Specifications:
- SKU: O1970CCS
- Model Name: Government
- Caliber: .45 ACP
- Capacity: 8
- CA Approved: NO
- Slide Material: Forged Carbon Steel
- Slide Finish: Blued
- Right Slide Mark: Competition Series
- Barrel Material: Stainless Steel
- Barrel Finish: Polished
- Barrel Technical: 1:16 LH 6 Groove National Match
- Barrel Length: 5 in.
- Overall Length: 8.5 in.
- Overall Height: 5.5 in
- Overall Width: 1.25 in.
- Safeties: Extended Thumb Safety Upswept Beavertail Grip Safety
- Frame Material: Forged Carbon Steel
- Frame Finish: Blued
- Front Sight: Genuine Novak Red Fiber Optic
- Rear Sight: Genuine Novak Adjustable Rear Sight
- Trigger Action: Single Action Hammer Fired
- Trigger Style: 3 Hole Aluminum
- Trigger Weight: 4.5—6 Lbs
- Grips: G10 Checkered Blue with Scallop
- Operating System: Locked Breech
- Unloaded Weight: 36 oz
- Included Accessories: 2 Magazines Cable Lock Instruction Manual Spare Sight Fibers
Model: Competition Action: Semi-Auto | Barrel Length: 5" | Brand: Colt | CA Prop 65: Yes | Caliber: 45 Auto | Firearm Capacity: 8 | Gun Finish: Blued | Gun Model: Competition | Magazines Included: 1 | Model Series: 1911 | Sights: Novak Style UPC: 098289111470
Specifications
| Brand | Colt Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| UPC | 098289111470 |
| Caliber | .45 ACP |
| Action | Semi-Auto |
| Color / Finish | Black |
| Finish Type | Blued |
| Barrel Length | 5" |
| Capacity | 8 rounds |
| Frame Size | Full Size |
| Material | G10 |
| Weight | 4.75 lb |
| Condition | New |
Buying this item
- Can I buy the Colt Government Competition Handgun .45 Auto 8rd Magazine 5" Barrel Blued Finish G10 Grips online and have it shipped to me?
- Firearms cannot ship to your home. Buy it here and pick it up at Iron Valor Armory in Rocky Mount, NC after a NICS background check, or have it shipped to a licensed FFL dealer near you for their transfer fee.
- How old do I have to be to buy the Colt Government Competition Handgun .45 Auto 8rd Magazine 5" Barrel Blued Finish G10 Grips?
- You must be 21 or older with valid government ID for handguns and stripped receivers.
- Is the Colt Government Competition Handgun .45 Auto 8rd Magazine 5" Barrel Blued Finish G10 Grips in stock?
- Yes — live distributor inventory shows it in stock and it ships or is ready for pickup within 1–3 business days.
- What is the return policy?
- Non-firearm items may be returned within 30 days (a restocking fee of up to 15% applies if the packaging was opened). Firearms and ammunition are final sale once transferred, per federal law.
All firearm sales require background checks and compliance with federal, state, and local laws. You must be 21+ for handguns/stripped receivers and 18+ for long guns.
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