Savage Arms 1911 Government .45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol, 5″ Barrel, Black

The Savage Arms 1911 Government is a full-size, single-action pistol chambered in .45 ACP — one of the most proven defensive and range cartridges ever fielded. Built on the iconic Government frame with a 5-inch barrel, this 1911 delivers the balance, accuracy, and reliability that serious shooters demand for EDC, home defense, or competition. Ambidextrous controls and upgraded sights make it equally capable in either hand without modification.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 ACP, delivering authoritative terminal performance.
• The barrel measures 5 inches with a 1-in-16 rate of twist for consistent accuracy.
• Overall length is 10.5 inches, true to the full-size Government profile.
• Capacity is 8+1 rounds, with two 8-round magazines included.
• Single-action trigger operation via a single-action fire control group for a crisp, repeatable pull.
• Features an ambidextrous thumb and grip safety for versatile, secure carry.
• Equipped with Novak Lo-Mount white dot sights — white dot front, black Novak Lo-Mount rear — for fast, accurate target acquisition.
• The slide features front and rear serrations for positive manipulation under any conditions.
• Finished in an all-black matte configuration on both frame and slide.

If you want a 1911 that respects the platform’s heritage without cutting corners, the Savage Arms Government delivers. Novak sights, ambidextrous safeties, and a full 5-inch barrel give you a pistol that’s equally at home on the range and in a duty holster. Backed by Savage’s manufacturing standards, this is a workhorse 1911 built for shooters who know exactly what they’re looking for.