Colt Custom Carry 1911 .45 ACP 5" Stainless

The Colt Custom Carry: Professional-Grade 1911 Performance

The Colt Custom Carry represents the pinnacle of 1911 craftsmanship, hand-fitted by Colt Custom Shop Master Gunsmiths to exacting standards. This is not a mass-produced pistol—it is a precision instrument built for those who understand that reliability and accuracy matter when it counts.

Construction and Materials

Frame and Finish: Built on a Series 80 stainless steel frame with a Smoke DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) finish. This combination provides superior corrosion resistance and durability while maintaining the classic 1911 profile. The Smoke DLC finish offers a professional appearance that resists fingerprints and wear.

Barrel: National Match barrel ensures consistent accuracy and reliability, a hallmark of serious 1911 pistols.

Ergonomics and Controls

• Sights: Novak front and rear sights for rapid target acquisition in defensive scenarios
• Safety: Ambidextrous extended thumb safety for confident handling by shooters of any preference
• Grip Safety: Beavertail design reduces slide bite and improves control
• Grips: G10 checkered gray scallop grips provide secure purchase in all conditions
• Magwell: Gen2 magwell with series 80 extended design for smooth, reliable magazine changes

Capacity and Specifications

Holds 8 rounds of .45 ACP ammunition, the cartridge that defined the 1911 platform over a century ago.

The Bottom Line

The Colt Custom Carry is built for shooters who demand excellence. Whether for professional defense or serious personal protection, this pistol delivers the accuracy, reliability, and ergonomics that have made the 1911 the standard by which all other pistols are measured.