Colt Government Model Series 70 Competition .45 ACP 5-Inch 1911 Pistol
The Colt Government Model Series 70 Competition is Colt’s factory-tuned take on the classic full-size 1911. Built in the USA, this pistol combines a National Match stainless barrel, dual-spring recoil system, and fully adjustable sights to deliver competition-grade accuracy in a carry-length package. A “CCS” serial prefix marks it as part of the first Competition Series run, giving buyers a clear production lineage.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Colt factory blue polymer hard case
- Colt Series 70 Competition pistol manual
- 1x 8-round stainless Colt factory magazine marked ".45 ACP"
Colt equips this Competition model with a 5-inch National Match stainless steel barrel and a 1:16 right-hand twist, optimizing accuracy with standard .45 ACP loads. The barrel pairs with Colt’s Dual-Spring Recoil System to reduce felt recoil and speed follow-up shots.
The slide wears a matte blued finish and rear cocking serrations for consistent grip during press checks. A red fiber-optic front sight and Novak-pattern fully adjustable rear sight offer a bright, precise sight picture in varying light.
Internally, the pistol uses the Series 70 firing system without a firing pin block, preserving the classic 1911 trigger feel. A skeletonized three-hole aluminum trigger and skeletonized rowel hammer shorten lock time while keeping weight down.
The carbon-steel frame is finished in matching blued tone and fitted with double-diamond checkered hardwood grips for a secure, traditional hold. Manual thumb safety, grip safety, and inertial firing pin provide three layers of mechanical protection.
With an MSRP of $899, this Colt Government Model Series 70 Competition delivers race-ready features in a factory package that remains true to the original 1911 design.