Savage Arms126818400
SAVAGE 1911 Government Stainless Steel 9mm 5" Barrel 10-Round Pistol$1,356.89
Availability: In Stock
The Savage 1911 Government Rail 9mm is a modern take on one of the most proven pistol designs ever built. Where the original M1911 excels as a combat-proven platform, Savage's interpretation strips away unnecessary weight and complexity while doubling down on materials and machining quality. This is a single-action semi-auto built from forged stainless steel, nitride-finished for corrosion resistance, and engineered for shooters who demand accuracy and reliability in a full-size frame. At 2.54 lbs with a 5-inch barrel, it balances controllability with the sight radius serious shooters expect from a Government-size handgun.
The spec sheet reads like a precision instrument: a stainless steel barrel machined from billet stock with an 11° target crown for accuracy, fully machined tool steel sear and disconnector, and a nitride-coated titanium firing pin that won't wear into the frame. The dual recoil spring system with GI-style guide rod and barrel bushing absorbs abuse without compromising the crisp, predictable single-stage trigger. Novak tritium night sights—a Lo-Mount adjustable bar in the rear and a Mega Dot Glow Dome yellow front—allow fast target acquisition in low light and bright sun alike.
The 9mm chambering feeds from a single-stack magazine holding 10+1 rounds, making this compliant in most jurisdictions while preserving the slim profile 1911 shooters love. Ambidextrous slide lock safeties and a magazine release mean both lefties and righties can operate it intuitively. VZ G10 grips in black with dark gray inlays provide a non-slip surface that won't swell or shrink with weather. The lowered, flared ejection port cycles rounds reliably and ejects them cleanly to the side—exactly what you need whether you're running drills at the range, training for defensive carry, or competing in action pistol sports.
This isn't a safe queen: Savage built it for hard use. The nitride receiver finish is tougher than blue, and every critical surface is either stainless or treated steel. The 1:10 RH twist rate stabilizes 9mm bullets reliably across the full velocity spectrum. If you respect the 1911 platform but want a gun built to tighter tolerances and modern materials than a typical clone, the Savage 1911 Government delivers.
| Caliber | 9mm Luger |
| Barrel Length | 5 inches |
| Barrel Material & Finish | Stainless Steel, Nitride |
| Twist Rate | 1:10 RH |
| Frame Material | Forged Stainless Steel |
| Slide Material & Finish | Stainless Steel, Black Nitride |
| Action | Semi-Auto Single-Action |
| Trigger | Single-Stage |
| Hammer | Stainless Steel, Machined |
| Firing Pin | Nitride-Coated Titanium |
| Safety | Ambidextrous Grip & Thumb |
| Front Sight | Novak Tritium Mega Dot (Yellow) |
| Rear Sight | Novak Lo-Mount Tritium Bar (Adjustable) |
| Ejection Port | Lowered, Flared, Cut for Right-Hand Ejection |
| Magazine Capacity | 10+1 (Single-Stack) |
| Magazine Quantity Included | 2 |
| Magazine Release | Ambidextrous |
| Grip Material & Color | VZ G10, Black/Dark Grey |
| Overall Length | 8.45 inches |
| Weight | 2.54 lbs |
| Pistol Size | Government |
The Savage 1911 Government is a full-size pistol at 8.45 inches long and 2.54 lbs, which is larger and heavier than compact carry guns. Many shooters do carry Government-size 1911s, but you'll want to evaluate it against your holster, clothing, and comfort needs. The slim single-stack profile helps compared to double-stack designs, but it's not a pocket gun.
The Savage 1911 Government Rail includes two 10+1 round magazines, ambidextrous controls, and comes ready to shoot out of the box with Novak tritium sights installed.
Yes, this pistol is chambered in 9mm Luger and is a 9mm-only firearm. The 1:10 RH twist rate is designed to stabilize 9mm ammunition across standard velocity ranges.
Yes. The Savage 1911 Government Rail features ambidextrous slide safety and magazine release, making it equally functional for right and left-handed shooters. The ejection port ejects to the right side.
SKU: 126821136 • Weight: 3.78oz
Availability: In Stock
The Savage 1911 Government Rail 9mm is a modern take on one of the most proven pistol designs ever built. Where the original M1911 excels as a combat-proven platform, Savage's interpretation strips away unnecessary weight and complexity while doubling down on materials and machining quality. This is a single-action semi-auto built from forged stainless steel, nitride-finished for corrosion resistance, and engineered for shooters who demand accuracy and reliability in a full-size frame. At 2.54 lbs with a 5-inch barrel, it balances controllability with the sight radius serious shooters expect from a Government-size handgun.
The spec sheet reads like a precision instrument: a stainless steel barrel machined from billet stock with an 11° target crown for accuracy, fully machined tool steel sear and disconnector, and a nitride-coated titanium firing pin that won't wear into the frame. The dual recoil spring system with GI-style guide rod and barrel bushing absorbs abuse without compromising the crisp, predictable single-stage trigger. Novak tritium night sights—a Lo-Mount adjustable bar in the rear and a Mega Dot Glow Dome yellow front—allow fast target acquisition in low light and bright sun alike.
The 9mm chambering feeds from a single-stack magazine holding 10+1 rounds, making this compliant in most jurisdictions while preserving the slim profile 1911 shooters love. Ambidextrous slide lock safeties and a magazine release mean both lefties and righties can operate it intuitively. VZ G10 grips in black with dark gray inlays provide a non-slip surface that won't swell or shrink with weather. The lowered, flared ejection port cycles rounds reliably and ejects them cleanly to the side—exactly what you need whether you're running drills at the range, training for defensive carry, or competing in action pistol sports.
This isn't a safe queen: Savage built it for hard use. The nitride receiver finish is tougher than blue, and every critical surface is either stainless or treated steel. The 1:10 RH twist rate stabilizes 9mm bullets reliably across the full velocity spectrum. If you respect the 1911 platform but want a gun built to tighter tolerances and modern materials than a typical clone, the Savage 1911 Government delivers.
| Caliber | 9mm Luger |
| Barrel Length | 5 inches |
| Barrel Material & Finish | Stainless Steel, Nitride |
| Twist Rate | 1:10 RH |
| Frame Material | Forged Stainless Steel |
| Slide Material & Finish | Stainless Steel, Black Nitride |
| Action | Semi-Auto Single-Action |
| Trigger | Single-Stage |
| Hammer | Stainless Steel, Machined |
| Firing Pin | Nitride-Coated Titanium |
| Safety | Ambidextrous Grip & Thumb |
| Front Sight | Novak Tritium Mega Dot (Yellow) |
| Rear Sight | Novak Lo-Mount Tritium Bar (Adjustable) |
| Ejection Port | Lowered, Flared, Cut for Right-Hand Ejection |
| Magazine Capacity | 10+1 (Single-Stack) |
| Magazine Quantity Included | 2 |
| Magazine Release | Ambidextrous |
| Grip Material & Color | VZ G10, Black/Dark Grey |
| Overall Length | 8.45 inches |
| Weight | 2.54 lbs |
| Pistol Size | Government |
The Savage 1911 Government is a full-size pistol at 8.45 inches long and 2.54 lbs, which is larger and heavier than compact carry guns. Many shooters do carry Government-size 1911s, but you'll want to evaluate it against your holster, clothing, and comfort needs. The slim single-stack profile helps compared to double-stack designs, but it's not a pocket gun.
The Savage 1911 Government Rail includes two 10+1 round magazines, ambidextrous controls, and comes ready to shoot out of the box with Novak tritium sights installed.
Yes, this pistol is chambered in 9mm Luger and is a 9mm-only firearm. The 1:10 RH twist rate is designed to stabilize 9mm ammunition across standard velocity ranges.
Yes. The Savage 1911 Government Rail features ambidextrous slide safety and magazine release, making it equally functional for right and left-handed shooters. The ejection port ejects to the right side.
SKU: 126821136 • Weight: 3.78oz