The Modern 1911: Savage's Take on a Legend

John Moses Browning's single-action semi-automatic design has endured for over a century—and for good reason. The Savage 1911 Government honors that legacy while incorporating modern manufacturing and reliability enhancements built for serious use.

Built for Hard Use

This isn't a safe queen. The Savage 1911 is constructed from forged stainless steel throughout, with a 5-inch barrel machined from billet steel and crowned to target specifications. Every component is engineered for accuracy and longevity:

  • Stainless steel frame and slide with black nitride finish
  • Dual recoil spring system with GI-style guide rod and barrel bushing
  • Fully machined tool steel sear and disconnector for crisp, reliable function
  • Nitride-coated titanium firing pin for durability
  • Lowered, flared ejection port for positive case ejection
  • Picatinny rail for mounting lights, lasers, or other accessories

Sights and Controls

The Savage 1911 comes equipped with Novak Lo-Mount adjustable tritium bar rear sights and a tritium Mega Dot Glow Dome Yellow front sight—excellent for low-light shooting. Ambidextrous slide lock safeties ensure operation for both right and left-handed shooters. VZ G10 grips provide a secure, non-slip purchase.

Capacity and Caliber

Chambered in 9mm Luger with a 10-round magazine capacity, this Government-size 1911 offers modern ballistics in a proven platform. The 9mm round delivers manageable recoil and excellent accuracy potential.

The Savage 1911 Government is a serious defensive and competition handgun that respects the original design while embracing modern manufacturing standards.

Features

  • picatinny rail
  • lowered/flared ejection port
  • dual recoil spring

Attributes

Action: Semi-Auto
Action: Single Action
Barrel Length: 5"
Caliber: 9mm Luger
Capacity: 10+1
Features: Not Specified
Finish: Black
Finish: Matte Black
Frame Finish: Black Nitride
Grips: black vz
Grips: vz g10
Included Magazines: 2x10rd
Model: Savage 1911
Model Series: 1911 Style Pistol Series
Optic: No Optic
Overall Length: 8.45"
Safety: Ambidextrous Grip/Thumb
Safety: Ambidextrous Thumb
Scope Cover Included: Not Specified
Sights: Night Sights
Sights: Novak Lo-Mount Tritium
Slide Description: Serrated
Slide Material: Stainless Steel
Suppressor: No
Twist Rate: 1:10