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Colt Marine Pistol

2/11/2013

Colt has once again placed one of its 1911s at the side of America's armed forces, this time with the Colt Marine Pistol. The Colt Rail Gun was selected to be the latest sidearm of the United States Marine Corps—marking the first time a Colt 1911 has been shipped to the United States Government since the end of World War II.

The Marine Pistol stands out with a Desert Tan cerakoted stainless steel receiver and slide, and sports Novak 3 Dot Night Sights. Other features include an enhanced hammer, Colt's Tactical Ambidextrous Safety Lock and a 5" National Match Barrel. It'll be available to civilians in limited quantities through the Colt Custom Shop.

To learn more about the Colt Marine Pistol, get the inside scoop from American Rifleman Editor-in-Chief Mark Keefe with the video below.

Technical Specifications:

Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 5" National Match Barrel
Capacity: 8 rounds
Sights: Novak 3 Dot Night Sights
Overall Length: 8.5"
Weight: 36.5 ozs.

Additional Features:

• Enhanced Hammer
• Ambidextrous Safety Lock
• Long, Solid Aluminum Trigger
• Desert Tan Cerakoted Stainless Steel Receiver and Slide
• MIL-STD-1913 Accessory Rail

For Further Reading:

• SHOT Show 2013: The Colt Marine Pistol

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  • Earl

    4/21/2013 10:25:52 AM

    Larry M is correct. The shooter is not flinching as the trigger is pulled. He is blinking after the round is gone. I am guessing from I saw that he put all rounds on target!. Way to go USMC.

  • Stanley Beneteau

    4/5/2013 11:25:10 AM

    They shouldn't have shipped to the US government until the US government backs off of "legal" gun owners.

  • Eddie Vargas Negron

    3/5/2013 5:43:51 PM

    I am confident that everything colt makes is guaranteed quality. Firearms instructor,Eddie

  • Rocco

    3/1/2013 2:13:52 PM

    Just ordered one today !

  • Michael Thornton

    2/26/2013 12:15:31 AM

    11.7mm beats 9mm every time. I have two. 45s and NO 9s. The SEALS and USMC shoot accurately and still choose the 45ACP over the many shooter 9mm. One hit to slow them down, two hits stops them. Not 'double taps' but SLAMS. Most 'special ' units have gone back to the 45ACP, when will the rest of the military follow?

  • James Clark

    2/24/2013 10:35:33 AM

    I love everything that Colt makes, especially their 1911's. It is awesome that the military goes back to a proven weapons system.

  • Derek B

    2/20/2013 11:47:29 AM

    Doesn't hold many rounds.

  • johnE

    2/16/2013 8:48:27 PM

    I have the Remington model...the most accurate weapon I own...would love to have the Colt but dont want a second mortgage...congrats Marines

  • Hal

    2/16/2013 1:22:18 PM

    Marine MEU Special Op capable are trained to the next level to go in an say rescue an Embassy or US citizens in a foreign country held by Terrorists...MARSOC is a special Unit much like Recon that does Special Ops like the Seals or they are highly trained for special operations. Marsoc and MEU are two very different Commands....

  • Ylee

    2/15/2013 2:46:07 PM

    It is about time. Get that 9 out of the hands of out men & put a real weapon in there hands.

  • matt

    2/15/2013 12:32:46 PM

    Careful what you wish for. You may see this sooner than you think. When they use it to take ours!

  • Frank

    2/15/2013 10:49:21 AM

    Disappointed not to see a curved mainspring housing. The flat housing does not fit the hand as well as the curved one. Otherwise, very nicely done. Congratulations Marines!

  • Roman

    2/15/2013 10:13:54 AM

    Carried one in Nam back in 65-67 as an MP,and now have a few Colt's, comp guns.." NOW U STOP THEM "

  • John H. Volk

    2/15/2013 7:36:16 AM

    I carried a 1911 while in the Corps. Glad to see Marines have it again. It won't fail them

  • FollowMe

    2/14/2013 11:07:26 PM

    As an Infantryman and officer in the US Army, it would be such a pleasure to be able to carry a US made sidearm that has real stopping capability. So much better than the Italian BB gun we carry. If only I could stand to be on a boat ...

  • Dave Uselton

    2/14/2013 10:18:48 PM

    I am glad to see unrivaled stopping power back in the hands of my brother Marines! I never gave mine up and it has never failed me. That kind of partnership should never have been dissolved in the first place.

  • SGT Buth

    2/14/2013 7:18:18 PM

    GOD BLESS Colt and The CORPS. I carried a 1911 in the 80's now my nephews can carry the new 1911.

  • Bryant Blake

    2/14/2013 7:07:06 PM

    Leave it to the Marines to go back to a REAL handgun! None of that sissy 9mm stuff for REAL fighting men (and women)!

  • larry m

    2/14/2013 6:52:00 PM

    blinking does not mean flinching....his trigger squeeze was smooth and the pistol was rock steady during the break of the shot...the blink was after the shot broke, not before as when flinching....

  • Bob

    2/14/2013 6:20:44 PM

    Carried one 63-66 as a army MP. Hope these aren't too hard to get. I want one!!!

  • MOG

    2/13/2013 4:40:57 PM

    Does it come in some other color than cute?

  • eric blomberg

    2/13/2013 4:16:13 PM

    Serious flynching in the video. Whoever the shooter is start over with a .22 Ruger

  • Richard Johnson

    2/13/2013 9:12:07 AM

    Your shooter in the video blinks every time he pulls the trigger. Hope the Marines don't.

  • Ben S.

    2/13/2013 2:34:52 AM

    Marine Expeditionary Units are not MARSOC. Beautiful 1911 though...

  • Rafael R.

    2/11/2013 4:09:14 PM

    Can't wait to purchase this. Coming from a military family I am glad to see Colt is still continuing its fine tradition of arming those who stand between us and those who would do harm with some of the finest firearms in the world.

  • RCFudge

    2/11/2013 1:13:17 PM

    A true beauty; would love to own one.

  • James Baum

    2/11/2013 12:08:51 PM

    Marine Corps MEUs did not become MARSOC. Marine Expeditionary Units are filled with standard Marine Infantry Battalions through a rotation.

  • Ivan Schrodt

    2/11/2013 11:21:41 AM

    Nice to see Colt shipping 1911's to the government again. I'd gladly add this to my collection of 1911's.

  • Leon

    2/11/2013 11:20:23 AM

    Wow...its a beauty!!!

  • Plumjam57

    2/11/2013 10:54:18 AM

    Back to what works best at close qts!

  • Kenneth V. Harrell

    2/11/2013 10:51:37 AM

    Very nice looking pistol. Should serve them well.

  • Darren

    2/11/2013 10:48:59 AM

    Looks tuff,like a rattlesnake in color. Hope the Marines can wear it out defending our nation.

  • Brad

    2/11/2013 10:44:59 AM

    I need 2. One for each hand.