Description
Product Summary
Colt Mfg 1911 Combat Elite Government Pistol 45 ACP 5″ Barrel 8 Round Two-Tone Elite Half Checkered & Scalloped G10 Grip Night Sights
The Colt Combat Elite Government is a duty ready pistol. The Government has full stainless steel construction with a unique two tone PVD finish which makes for a striking corrosion package. The Dual Spring Recoil System reduces felt recoil while extending the recoil spring life. Features a genuine Novak night front sight and Novak Low Mount Carry night sight. Safeties are Ambi-Extended Thumb Safety, Upswept Beavertail Grip Safety and Series 80 Firing Pin Safety.
Brand Colt Mfg
Category Pistols
Gun Platform 1911-Style
Caliber 45 ACP
Model 1911
Series Combat Elite Government
Frame Finish Two-Tone Elite
Action SAO
Slide Description Two-Tone Stainless Steel
Capacity 8+1
Frame Material Stainless Steel
Grips Half Checkered & Scalloped Black G10
Hand Right
Max Capacity 8
Oal 8.50″
Safety Ambidextrous Thumb, Beavertail Grip, Firing Pin
Sight Configuration 3-Dot Tritium Night
Sight Style Night
Barrel Length 5″
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.The 45 ACP (45 Auto) was designed by John Browning in 1905 for his prototype semiautomatic pistol that eventually became the legendary Colt 1911, using a .452-inch bullet. Browning proposed a 200-grain bullet; U.S. Army Ordnance, smarting from reports of poor performance of the 38 Long Colt in the Philippines, increased bullet weight to 230 grains for greater stopping power…and the 45 ACP as it is today was adopted in 1911. It remains an iconic and popular handgun cartridge for personal defense and competition, and was used by the U.S. military in submachine guns (Thompson and M3) through the 1970s. Although largely replaced by the 9mm for military use and the 9mm and/or 40 S&W in the law enforcement community, the 45 ACP is still used by the U.S. military and numerous law enforcement agencies in various applications. The standard load remains a 230-grain bullet at 780 to 850 fps, but lighter, faster bullets from 165 to 200 grain, delivering a bit less recoil, are also available. — Craig Boddington
