Colt 1911 Custom Competition 38 Super Auto 5in Brushed Stainless Steel Pistol – 9+1 Rounds

Colt 1911 Custom Competition .38 Super Auto 5 Inch Brushed Stainless Steel Pistol – Custom Shop Series 70 Competition Model

The Colt 1911 Custom Competition .38 Super Auto 5 Inch Brushed Stainless Steel Pistol is a hand-fit, competition-grade 1911 built by Colt’s Custom Shop. It is based on the Series 70 Government Model platform and refined for precision shooting, speed, and consistency in competitive environments.

Chambered in .38 Super Auto, this model is designed for flat shooting performance and reduced recoil impulse compared to .45 ACP, making it well suited for timed and accuracy-based disciplines.

Key Features

• Chambered in .38 Super Auto

• 9+1 round capacity

• 5-inch barrel

• Brushed stainless steel finish

• Colt Custom Shop hand-fit construction

• Series 70 firing system

• National Match barrel

• Fully blended magazine well

• 25 LPI front strap checkering

• Fiber optic front sight

• Adjustable Novak rear sight

• Black G10 grips

• Single-action operation

• Full-size steel frame

Custom Shop Competition Build

This pistol is hand-fit by Colt Master Gunsmiths, meaning critical mating surfaces are individually fitted for tighter tolerances and improved consistency. The result is a competition-oriented 1911 with enhanced mechanical precision compared to standard production models.

The blended magazine well improves reload speed, a key advantage in competitive shooting stages.

.38 Super Performance Advantage

The .38 Super cartridge is known for its flat trajectory and relatively mild recoil in a full-size steel frame. This makes it especially popular in competition shooting where fast follow-up shots and accuracy under time pressure are important.

Ergonomics and Control Features

The 25 lines-per-inch (LPI) front strap checkering enhances grip traction, helping maintain control during rapid fire strings. The G10 grips further improve handling consistency.

The National Match barrel contributes to improved accuracy and tighter groupings at distance.

Sight System

A fiber optic front sight improves visibility in varied lighting conditions, while the adjustable Novak rear sight allows precise zeroing for competition loads and distances.

Colt Custom Competition .38 Super Specifications

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Custom Competition
Action: Single-Action Semi-Automatic Pistol (Series 70 1911 Platform)
Caliber: .38 Super Auto
Capacity: 9+1 Rounds
Barrel Length: 5 Inches
Frame Material: Steel
Finish: Brushed Stainless Steel
Grips: Black G10
Front Sight: Fiber Optic
Rear Sight: Adjustable Novak
Fire System: Series 70
Type: Centerfire
Weight: 36 oz

Why Choose the Colt Custom Competition .38 Super?

This model is ideal for competitive shooters who want a refined, hand-fit 1911 optimized for accuracy, fast reloads, and consistent performance. It combines Colt Custom Shop craftsmanship with the proven advantages of the .38 Super cartridge in a competition-ready platform.