The Colt 1911 Classic is a full-size semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP with a 5-inch barrel and a blued finish. It ships with no rollmarks and no sights installed, and holds 7+1 rounds. The frame is fitted with wood grips. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Colt 
• Model: 1911 Classic 
• Caliber: .45 ACP 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 7+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 5 inches 
• Color/Finish: Blue/Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• 5-inch barrel in a Series 70 configuration 
• Blued steel finish on slide and frame 
• Wood grips installed at the factory 
• No rollmarks and no sights installed as delivered 
• 7+1 round capacity

Owners of the Colt 1911 Classic appreciate the clean, no-rollmark presentation, which gives the pistol a traditional look that many find more attractive than modern branded slides. The blued finish draws consistent praise for its depth and polish, though some note it requires more upkeep than stainless alternatives.

The wood grips are a frequent talking point. Most owners like the feel and classic aesthetic, but a few swap them out early for something with more texture under stress. The 5-inch barrel gives the platform a full sight radius that target shooters value, even without factory sights installed.

Value opinions vary. Buyers who want a clean-slate 1911 Classic to customize are well served by the no-sights, no-rollmarks configuration. Those expecting a ready-to-shoot package sometimes feel the cost of adding sights pushes the total higher than expected.