Colt Government Model Combat Elite XSE Series 80 .45 ACP Two-Tone 1911 Pistol
The Colt Combat Elite XSE Series 80 blends classic Government Model lines with modern performance upgrades. Produced in limited numbers between 2008 and 2016 and falling within the CG-prefix recall range, this two-tone pistol pairs a matte blued slide with a satin stainless frame. A National Match stainless barrel, Novak three-dot sights, and a forged frame make it a sought-after piece for shooters and Colt collectors alike.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol is structurally sound. Scratches, blemishes, and patches of rust and pitting are visible on exterior surfaces. The bore remains clean and shiny.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent – Sharp lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Blue plastic Colt factory pistol case
- Two 8-round stainless Colt factory magazines
This Combat Elite XSE retains Colt’s proven Series 80 firing-pin safety while adding performance touches such as a throated National Match barrel and a lowered, flared ejection port for reliable feeding and ejection with modern hollow-point ammunition.
The forged stainless frame wears rosewood grip panels featuring the COLT logo, an upper smooth field for comfortable carry, and 18-LPI checkering on the lower half for consistent purchase in recoil.
Controls are tuned for practical use: an extended single-side thumb safety, a grip safety with palm swell, and a three-hole lightened aluminum trigger contribute to confident handling and a crisp break.
Front and rear cocking serrations aid slide manipulation, while Novak Low-Mount three-dot sights provide a clean sight picture that sits snag-free in a holster.