The Colt Classic 1911 Raymond J Wielgus is a single-action, semi-automatic pistol built on Colt's 1911 platform and chambered in .45 ACP. It carries a 5-inch barrel and a 7-round capacity, and it is finished with Wielgus-inspired engraving and 24K gold accent inlay on the slide. This edition is part of a limited production run of 500 pistols. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Colt 
• Model: 1911 Raymond J Wielgus 
• Caliber: .45 ACP 
• Action: Single Action 
• Capacity: 7 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 5 inches 
• Finish: Black with 24K gold accents 
   

Detailed Features 

• Wielgus-inspired engraved slide with rollback-style engraving details 
• 24K gold accent inlay for high-contrast decorative detail on the slide 
• Full-size 5-inch 1911 barrel with traditional single-action trigger 
• Polished surfaces paired with the black finish for a presentation-grade look 
• Limited edition run of 500 pistols

Colt 1911 pistols carry the brand's long standing reputation for reliable single-action operation, and a commemorative edition like the Raymond J Wielgus tends to draw a different kind of owner than a working carry gun. Buyers of this piece are usually collectors first, and the general sentiment is that Colt's fit and finish on the special editions holds up to the price, with the engraving and gold inlay work praised as a highlight rather than the shooting characteristics.

Handling wise, it behaves like any full-size 1911: a crisp single-action trigger, predictable recoil in .45 ACP, and grip dimensions that longtime 1911 shooters find familiar. Some owners note that a piece this dressed up spends more time in a display case or safe than at the range, so day-to-day ergonomics take a back seat to how the engraving photographs and how the piece feels being handled rather than fired hard.

On value, opinions split along collector versus shooter lines. Collectors focused on the limited numbered run see it as reasonably priced for a Colt commemorative with this level of engraving and gold work, while buyers who just want a shooter tend to think the premium over a standard Colt 1911 is hard to justify unless the collectible angle matters to them.