PSA 1911 Two-Tone .45 ACP, Full-Size 5 in, Kart National Match Barrel, Ambi Safety, 6x Magazines
This PSA 1911 Two-Tone is a full-size, .45 ACP Government-pattern pistol from Palmetto State Armory’s Premium 1911 lineup introduced around 2016. It carries a two-tone matte finish with a dark slide over a light, stainless-tone steel frame and features notable custom upgrades, including a Kart National Match .45 ACP barrel, an ambidextrous extended thumb safety, and wraparound rubber grips with an integral magwell sleeve. The Premium Two-Tone configuration was highlighted in an American Rifleman review published on August 16, 2016, marking its debut among PSA’s initial 1911 offerings.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The exterior is in good shape. However, the hammer follows when the pistol is cocked into battery. A qualified gunsmith should replace the sear and/or hammer to correct this. This firearm is being sold as-is.
What’s Included
- PSA 1911 Two-Tone .45 ACP full-size pistol
- 6x 1911 single-stack steel magazines (mix of flush and bumper base pads)
- Kart National Match .45 ACP 1911 barrel (installed)
- Rubber wraparound finger-groove grips with integral magwell sleeve (installed)
Built on a steel, full-size 1911 platform, this pistol uses a Government-length 5-inch bushing barrel with a GI-style short guide rod and a checkered recoil spring plug. The slide has rear-only cocking serrations and a lowered ejection port, paired with a plain front blade and a low-profile fixed rear sight. The long, solid trigger and Commander/rowel-style skeletonized hammer round out the classic, shootable configuration.
The two-tone matte finish sets a clean visual contrast: a dark slide over a light, stainless-tone frame. Controls include an ambidextrous extended thumb safety and a beavertail grip safety, with a standard magazine release. Capacity is standard with .45 ACP, and this listing includes six 1911 magazines.
Custom performance touches stand out on this example. The Kart National Match .45 ACP barrel is marked “KART .45 NM” on the hood. The wraparound rubber grips feature finger grooves, medallions, and an integral magwell sleeve for confident handling and smooth magazine seating.
Markings include “PALMETTO STATE ARMORY, COLUMBIA, SC” on the frame and “1911” on the frame/dust cover. Made in the United States, this Two-Tone model comes from PSA’s Premium 1911 series first profiled by American Rifleman in its August 16, 2016 review of the PSA 1911 Premium Two-Tone.