Savage 1911 Government .45 ACP 5in Black Melonite

About this product

The Savage 1911 Government is a full-size semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP with a 5-inch barrel. Built on a stainless steel frame and slide with a Melonite finish and VZ G10 grips, it blends the classic 1911 profile with modern durability and user-focused features. The design includes an ambidextrous thumb safety, Novak Lo-Mount white dot sights, and a dual recoil spring system intended to improve function under extended use.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .45 ACP.
• The barrel measures 5 inches.
• The magazine capacity is 8+1 rounds.
• The action is Semi-Auto.
• The frame is made from stainless steel.
• The slide is constructed from stainless steel.
• The sights are Novak Lo-Mount white dot.
• The grips are VZ G10 in black/dark gray.
• The rifling twist rate is 1-in-16.
• Country of origin is US.

Savage equipped this 1911 with several serviceable upgrades—fully machined sear and disconnector, a nitride-coated titanium firing pin, a target-crowned barrel, and an ambidextrous slide lock safety—so it performs comfortably for range work and defensive-minded shooters who prefer a traditional platform with modern improvements. The result is a dependable, no-nonsense 1911 package that delivers the familiar ergonomics and trigger characteristics of the platform while addressing durability and reliability for regular use.

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