Colt 1911 Government Series 70 Semi Automatic Pistol 45 ACP 5" Barrel 7 Round Blued Steel
When you think of a 1911, you think of Colt. A tribute to the revered Commercial Government Model pistols of the past, the 1911 Classic features the Series 70 firing system, pre-70 Series rollmarks, national match barrel, staked on front sights, and spurred hammer. Chambered in .45 ACP and blued, this firearm is a pure and simple 1911, designed for you to make it your own.
Brand Colt Mfg
Category Pistols
Caliber 45 ACP
Model 1911
Series Government Series 70
Frame Finish Blued
Action Single
Slide Description Blued Steel
Capacity 7+1
Frame Material Steel
Grips Double Diamond Checkered Rosewood
Oal 8.5"
Safety Thumb / Grip / Firing Pin
Sight Configuration 3-Dot
Weight 35 oz
Barrel Length 5"
Caliber Dictionary
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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
