Colt 1911 Government Competition .38 Super 5" Stainless
Competition-ready Colt 1911 in .38 Super with 5-inch National Match barrel, Novak fiber optic sights, dual recoil spring system, and G10 blue grips. 9-round capacity, 36 oz.
The Colt 1911 Government Competition: Built for the Timer
The Colt 1911 Government Competition represents the pinnacle of what a production 1911 can be when engineered specifically for competitive shooting. This is not a defensive pistol pressed into service on the range—it is purpose-built from the ground up for precision and speed.
Precision Engineering
National Match Barrel and Trigger System
At the heart of this pistol lies a 5-inch National Match barrel with a 1:14 left-hand twist and six grooves. This barrel is hand-fitted and polished to exacting tolerances. The trigger is a 3-hole aluminum design with a pull weight between 4.5 and 6 pounds—crisp and predictable, exactly what a competitive shooter demands.
The Series 70 firing pin system, preferred by serious competitors, provides the reliability and performance that shooters have trusted for decades.
Sight Picture and Control
Colt equipped this pistol with genuine Novak adjustable fiber optic sights. The front sight features a red fiber optic element for rapid target acquisition, while the rear sight is fully adjustable for windage and elevation. Spare sight fibers are included.
The ergonomic enhancements—an upswept beavertail grip safety, undercut trigger guard, and custom G10 checkered blue grips with scallop—keep the pistol low in your hand. This translates directly to better control and faster shot recovery.
Recoil Management
The dual spring recoil system is a signature Colt feature that reduces felt recoil while extending the service life of the recoil spring itself. On the range, this means less muzzle rise and faster follow-up shots.
Specifications and Capacity
- Caliber: .38 Super
- Capacity: 9 rounds per magazine (two magazines included)
- Barrel Length: 5 inches
- Overall Length: 8.5 inches
- Weight: 36 ounces unloaded
- Frame and Slide: Brushed stainless steel
- Safeties: Extended thumb safety and upswept beavertail grip safety
What's Included
Two 9-round magazines, cable lock, instruction manual, and spare sight fibers.
This is a serious tool for serious shooters. If you're stepping into competition or looking to elevate your performance on the range, the Colt 1911 Government Competition delivers.
Features
- chambered in .38 super
- 5-inch national match barrel
- single-action semi-automatic operation
- 9+1 round capacity
- stainless steel frame and slide
- novak adjustable fiber optic sights
- dual recoil spring system for reduced recoil
- undercut trigger guard for improved handling
- g10 checkered blue grips for a firm hold
- overall length: 8.5 inches
- weighs 36 oz
- undercut trigger guard
- dual recoil spring
- national match barrel
