{"product_id":"colt-mfg-competition-government-9mm-luger-5-9-1-sao-pistol-stainless-national-match","title":"Colt Mfg Competition Government 9mm Luger 5\" 9+1 SAO Pistol - Stainless National Match","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eColt Competition Government\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the manufacturer's semi-custom target heritage to the modern \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003e9mm Luger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e chambering. Built on the classic \u003cstrong\u003eGovernment Model 1911\u003c\/strong\u003e platform, this variant pairs a \u003cstrong\u003e5\" National Match barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e with a stainless steel slide and frame to deliver match-grade accuracy out of the box for \u003cstrong\u003ecompetition\u003c\/strong\u003e and sport shooting alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eThe pistol runs on the proven \u003cstrong\u003eSeries 70\u003c\/strong\u003e firing system and operates as a \u003cstrong\u003esingle-action\u003c\/strong\u003e design. Its \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel slide\u003c\/strong\u003e wears traditional \u003cstrong\u003eserrations\u003c\/strong\u003e for confident manipulation, mated to a matching \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel frame\u003c\/strong\u003e fitted with a \u003cstrong\u003ebeavertail\u003c\/strong\u003e grip safety. An \u003cstrong\u003eambidextrous thumb safety\u003c\/strong\u003e rounds out the controls for fast, secure operation by left- and right-handed shooters, and a \u003cstrong\u003edual recoil spring system\u003c\/strong\u003e softens slide cycling while helping extend service life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eUp top, the Competition Government wears a \u003cstrong\u003eNovak red fiber optic front sight\u003c\/strong\u003e paired with a \u003cstrong\u003eNovak adjustable rear\u003c\/strong\u003e for a bright, precise sight picture well suited to competitive stages. The \u003cstrong\u003echeckered blue G10 grips\u003c\/strong\u003e carry the Colt logo and a scallop texture for a locked-in hold under recoil. \u003cstrong\u003eOverall length\u003c\/strong\u003e sits at \u003cstrong\u003e8.5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e with a carry weight of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e36 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e, balancing naturally on target.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e9+1 capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e9mm Luger\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Competition Government blurs the line between range toy and defensive tool, offering the timeless 1911 control layout refined for modern 9mm performance. Equally at home in \u003cstrong\u003ePersonal Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eSport\u003c\/strong\u003e use, this \u003cstrong\u003eColt\u003c\/strong\u003e carries the same hand-fit refinement that has defined the brand's competition pistols for decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eDISCLAIMER:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Firearms and receivers are subject to state-specific shipping restrictions and must be transferred through a valid FFL dealer. Please visit \u003ca href=\"\/shipping-restrictions\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour shipping restrictions page\u003c\/a\u003e to review all applicable restrictions for your state. Subject to change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colt Mfg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54991734047042,"sku":"35127","price":1000.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7921\/5682\/files\/hires_9525911a-5f90-41b8-a1d7-802abc1a6a3b.png?v=1784224682","url":"https:\/\/centerfiresystems.com\/products\/colt-mfg-competition-government-9mm-luger-5-9-1-sao-pistol-stainless-national-match","provider":"Centerfire Systems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}