Description
The Savage 1911 Government 9mm Stainless is a full-size Government-style 1911 pistol chambered in 9mm Luger, with a forged stainless steel frame and slide, a 5-inch billet-machined stainless barrel, 10+1 capacity, and G10 grips. It is a modern, carefully built take on the most iconic American handgun design.
Savage 1911 Government 9mm Stainless Overview
John Moses Browning’s single-action 1911 has stood strong for more than a century, and Savage gives it a careful modern treatment with premium materials and tight machining. In a fun bit of history, the 1911 beat the Savage Model 1907 in the U.S. military pistol trials, and now Savage builds its own version. The 9mm chambering offers light recoil and affordable practice, making this full-size 1911 easy to shoot well for long sessions.
Forged Stainless Frame and Slide
Both the frame and slide are forged stainless steel in a natural finish, a durable foundation that resists corrosion and wear. The ejection port is lowered, flared, and cut for live-round ejection, so unloading is smooth and brass clears the gun reliably.
Billet Barrel with Target Crown
The 5-inch stainless steel barrel is machined from billet and finished with an 11-degree target crown that protects the rifling and promotes consistent accuracy. A full-length steel frame and 5-inch sight radius help you shoot precise groups at the range.
Quality Internal Parts
Savage uses a fully machined tool steel sear and disconnector, a stainless steel hammer, and a nitride-coated titanium firing pin. Those parts deliver a clean, consistent single-action trigger pull and long-term durability, two things 1911 shooters care about most.
Sights, Safety, and Grips
A Novak Lo-Mount rear sight pairs with a front sight for a fast, uncluttered sight picture, and the frame has no accessory rail for a classic Government profile. G10 grips in Hyena Brown add aggressive, durable texture that stays put in sweaty or wet hands. Like any 1911, this pistol can be particular about magazines, so stick with quality 9mm 1911 magazines.
Capacity and Carry
The pistol holds 10+1 rounds of 9mm. As a full-size steel 1911 weighing about 2.5 pounds, it soaks up recoil for comfortable range days and makes a capable home defense or open-carry sidearm, though it is heavier than a polymer carry pistol.
Ammunition
Use quality factory 9mm Luger ammunition, and only fire +P loads if you are comfortable with the extra wear they put on a 1911. Full metal jacket loads are great for practice, while modern hollow points from major makers are the choice for defense; confirm your chosen load feeds reliably before trusting it.
Care and Cleaning
Keep the Savage 1911 Government 9mm Stainless running smoothly by cleaning the barrel, slide rails, and breech face after each range trip and applying a light coat of lubricant to the rails. 1911s run best when they are kept lubricated, and recoil springs should be replaced periodically according to round count.
Specifications
- Brand: Savage Arms
- Model: 1911 Government Style, Stainless (67205)
- UPC: 011356672056
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Action: Single-action semi-auto
- Capacity: 10+1
- Barrel: 5″ stainless steel, billet machined, 11-degree target crown
- Frame and Slide: Forged stainless steel, natural finish
- Rail: None
- Sights: Novak Lo-Mount rear
- Grips: G10, Hyena Brown
- Weight: About 2.5 lbs
Before You Buy
Federal law requires handguns to ship to a licensed FFL dealer, and you must be 21 or older and pass a background check to take possession from a dealer. Check your state and local laws on handgun purchases and carry before you order.
Who It Is For
The Savage 1911 Government 9mm Stainless is a great fit for 1911 fans, range shooters, and anyone who wants a well-built, soft-shooting full-size 9mm 1911.
Buy the Savage 1911 Government 9mm Stainless at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Savage 1911 Government 9mm Stainless online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of handguns for more options. For factory details, visit Savage Arms.
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