The Colt Combat Elite Government is a duty ready pistol. The pistol features full stainless steel construction with a unique two tone PVD finish which makes for a striking corrosion package; Dual Spring Recoil System reduces felt recoil while extending the recoil spring life; Novak night front sight and Novak Low Mount Carry night sight; safeties are Ambi-Extended Thumb Safety, Upswept Beavertail Grip Safety and Series 80 Firing Pin Safety.
| Sight Style | Night |
| FireArm | yes |
| Type | Pistol |
| Caliber | 45 ACP |
| Slide Description | Serrated |
| Barrel Length Range | 5.00" to 5.99" |
| Barrel Length | 5" |
| Capacity | 8+1 |
| Frame Material | Stainless Steel |
| Grips | Black Scalloped G10 |
| Barrel Type | Polished Stainless Steel |
| Action | SAO |
| Frame Finish | Two-Tone Elite |
| Safety | Ambidextrous /Grip/Firing Pin/Thumb |
| Sight Configuration | 3-Dot Tritium Night |
