Colt Special Combat .45 ACP | Colt 1911 Pistol

For greater reliability, the Special Combat Government’s ejection port is lowered and flared to toss spent cartridges out of the way.

The pistol has an enlarged mag well that funnels in magazines for faster reloads. Magazines with basepads are recommended though not required.

The author found that the three-hole, aluminum trigger broke cleanly with a fast reset, increasing the Special Combat Government’s precision.

The beavertail grip safety places the pistol low in the hand while preventing hammer bite, and the mainspring housing is checkered.

The barrel bushing can be rotated without tools, meaning the Special Combat Government can be stripped down anytime, anywhere.

The drift-adjustable Extreme Duty front sight features a tritium dot that pairs well with those of the rear sight for better targeting in low light.

The Colt’s low-profile Novak Extreme Duty rear sight is machined out of steel and can easily be adjusted for both windage and elevation.

The Special Combat Government from the Colt Custom Shop is a top-tier enforcer ready for tough patrol duty with an 8+1 capacity of .45 ACP.

Although polymer-framed, double-column magazine pistols with striker-fired systems of operation are the rage these days in law enforcement, there is clearly still a place for the 1911. With its long lineage of battle-proven performance and big-bore stopping power, the .45 ACP 1911 is still more than up to the task of daily patrol or tactical operations duty. But what if you want one that features the most cutting-edge enhancements and upgrades born from the custom gunsmithing community, but still offered at a reasonable price?

Then look no further than the Special Combat Government from the Colt Custom Shop. This
pistol raises the base Government model to a benchmark for 1911 pistols. The O1970CY carry model I received for testing in particular is a made-to-order combat pistol that any military operator or law enforcement officer can rely on.

Like all Colt pistols, the Special Combat Government starts out with four forged parts: the slide, receiver, barrel and slide stop. Forged parts are tough and can be held to high tolerances. The slide stop, for instance, is a critical piece holding the barrel, slide and receiver together—it needs to be very strong to handle the high round counts of some department range sessions.

For more information, visit coltsmfg.com or call 800-962-2658.

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