SAV 1911 Government 2-Tone 9mm Pistol - 5" Barrel, 10-Round Capacity

The Savage Arms 1911 Government 2-Tone 9mm pistol brings modern engineering to a century-old design that refuses to fade. Built on Browning's legendary single-action platform, this 5-inch barrel 1911 chambers 9mm and feeds from a 10-round magazine—delivering the ergonomics and control shooters demand in a compact package. Whether you're building a reliable carry gun, running steel matches, or stocking a trusted duty sidearm, the Savage 1911 combines old-school 1911 feel with hard-use durability that goes beyond nostalgia.

Construction is where Savage's approach to the 1911 shows its teeth. The frame and slide are forged stainless steel, paired with a billet-machined barrel crowned and fitted for accuracy. You get a dual recoil spring system with GI-spec guide rod and barrel bushing, fully machined tool steel sear and disconnector, and a nitride-coated titanium firing pin built to handle thousands of cycles without degradation. The ejection port is lowered, flared, and cut for clean live-round ejection—a detail that matters when reliability is the job.

Sights come factory-installed: Novak Lo-Mount adjustable tritium bars in the rear and a tritium Mega Dot Glow Dome Yellow front sight for low-light acquisition. The ambidextrous slide lock safety suits both-handed shooters, and factory VZ G10 grips provide a textured, durable grip surface. The 2-tone finish—stainless frame and slide with contrasting controls—is as functional as it is clean.

This isn't a safe-queen homage to the M1911; it's a working pistol engineered for shooters who understand that the 1911 platform still works because it was right from the start. Savage backs that up with attention to detail that shows on every component.

Key Features

• Forged stainless steel frame and slide with 2-tone finish
• 5-inch stainless barrel machined from billet with target crown
• Dual recoil spring system with GI-style guide rod and barrel bushing
• Nitride-coated titanium firing pin for durability and reliability
• Fully machined tool steel sear and disconnector
• Lowered, flared, and cut ejection port for reliable ejection
• Novak Lo-Mount adjustable tritium rear sight and tritium Mega Dot Glow Dome Yellow front sight
• Ambidextrous slide lock safety
• VZ G10 grips

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Savage 1911 Government available in other calibers?

This model is chambered in 9mm with a 10-round capacity. Check our full 1911 selection for other caliber options.

What's included with the pistol?

The SAV 1911 Government comes factory-equipped with Novak Lo-Mount adjustable tritium sights, tritium front sight, ambidextrous safety, and VZ G10 grips. Magazine capacity is 10 rounds.

Can I carry this 1911 as an EDC or duty gun?

Yes. The 5-inch barrel, forged stainless steel construction, dual recoil spring system, and factory tritium sights make this 1911 suitable for carry, duty, or range use. Verify compliance with your local and departmental regulations before carrying.

Is the 2-tone finish durable?

The stainless steel frame and slide are corrosion-resistant. The nitride-coated titanium firing pin and all critical components are engineered for hard use. Routine cleaning and maintenance will keep the finish looking sharp.