The Colt Competition Government delivers precision-grade performance for serious competitive shooters demanding match-level accuracy. This full-size 1911 platform combines Colt's legendary craftsmanship with competition-specific enhancements that elevate performance beyond standard production pistols.
What Makes This Different
The stainless National Match barrel provides superior accuracy compared to standard barrels, with tighter tolerances that enhance consistency shot after shot. Serrated slide and frame surfaces ensure positive grip control under rapid-fire conditions, while the extended beavertail grip safety allows for a higher, more consistent grip. The ambidextrous safety design accommodates both left and right-handed shooters without compromising speed or ergonomics.
Key Features
- 5-inch stainless National Match barrel for enhanced accuracy and corrosion resistance
- Checkered blue G10 grips provide aggressive texture and moisture resistance
- Serrated slide and frame surfaces prevent slippage during manipulation
- Extended beavertail grip safety enables higher grip positioning
- Ambidextrous thumb safety accommodates all shooting preferences
- Single-action trigger system with competition-grade pull characteristics
- 9+1 capacity with standard 1911 magazine compatibility
Competitive shooters benefit from the consistent lockup and enhanced sight radius that the 5-inch barrel configuration provides. The stainless construction resists environmental factors that can affect accuracy over extended shooting sessions. Match-grade components throughout the action contribute to reliable cycling and consistent trigger pull, essential for precision work in USPSA, IDPA, or bullseye competition.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Capacity: 9+1 rounds
- Barrel Length: 5 inches, stainless steel National Match grade
- Overall Length: 8.5 inches
- Frame Material: Stainless steel with serrated surfaces
- Grips: Checkered blue G10 composite
- Safety: Ambidextrous thumb safety, extended beavertail grip safety
- Trigger: Single-action
- Finish: Stainless steel
- Manufacturer: Colt Manufacturing
This competition-ready platform represents decades of 1911 refinement focused on accuracy and reliability. The combination of match-grade components and proven Colt engineering creates a foundation for serious competitive performance.