Colt Combat Elite Government 45 ACP 5" Optic Ready

$1,552.94 11 in stock

Colt's Combat Elite Government in 45 ACP features a 5-inch barrel, night sights, and optic-ready slide. Eight-round capacity with two-tone finish for a classic, reliable platform.

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Colt Combat Elite Government 45 ACP

The Combat Elite Government represents Colt's commitment to the proven 1911 platform, refined for modern shooters who demand reliability and accuracy.

Key Features

  • Caliber & Capacity: 45 ACP with 8-round magazine
  • Barrel: 5-inch Government-length barrel for optimal sight radius and velocity
  • Sights: Night sights for low-light engagement
  • Optic Ready: Slide is milled and ready for red-dot sight installation
  • Finish: Two-tone construction combining stainless and blued steel
  • Frame: Full-size Government frame for control and shootability

Why Choose This Pistol

The 1911 platform has earned its reputation through over a century of service. Colt's Combat Elite Government honors that legacy while incorporating modern features like optic-ready capability. The night sights provide immediate target acquisition in any lighting condition, while the two-tone finish offers both aesthetic appeal and practical corrosion resistance.

Whether you're a competitive shooter, defensive-minded enthusiast, or collector of American firearms heritage, the Combat Elite Government delivers the accuracy and reliability that define the 1911 standard.

Features

  • two-tone elite finished frame
  • dual spring recoil system
  • optic-ready slide
  • 1911-style semi-automatic pistol
  • .45 acp
  • 5" barrel
  • 8+1 capacity
  • stainless steel two-tone frame and slide
  • novak night sights
  • 25 lpi frontstrap checkering
  • custom colt g10 grips
  • ambidextrous thumb safety
  • full-size 1911 pistol
  • caliber: .45 acp
  • capacity: 8+1

Attributes

Action: SAO
Action: Single Action
Barrel Length: 5"
Caliber: .45 ACP
Capacity: 8+1
Color: Silver
Color: Stainless Steel
Features: Not Specified
Finish: Stainless Steel
Finish: Two-Tone
Frame: Steel Frame
Frame Finish: Two-Tone Elite
Grips: Black Half-Checkered G10 with Scallop
Hand Orientation: Right Hand
Included Magazines: 1x8rd
Model: Combat Elite Government
Model Series: 1911 Style Pistol Series
Model Series: 1911/1991 Combat Elite
Optic: No Optic
Overall Length: 8.5"
Safety: Ambidextrous Thumb/Grip
Safety: Grip/Thumb
Scope Cover Included: Not Specified
Sights: Adjustable Sights
Sights: Night Sights
Slide Description: Optic Ready/Serrated
Suppressor: No