The Colt CCU Government is a full-size 9mm pistol built on a Carbon Steel frame with a 5-inch Stainless National Match barrel. It has a Matte Black DLC Carbon Steel slide with optic-ready and serrated cuts, plus a beavertail grip safety. The slide is threaded on the Combat Unit variant and the frame includes an Ion Bond Black finish. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Colt 
• Model: CCU Government (Combat Unit Government) 
• Caliber: 9mm 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Barrel Length: 5 inches 
• Color/Finish: Matte Black DLC / Black Ion Bond 
   

Detailed Features 

• Optic-ready slide with serrated top 
• 5-inch Stainless National Match barrel 
• Beavertail grip safety on Carbon Steel frame 
• Threaded barrel configuration on the Combat Unit variant 
• Black DLC coating on the Carbon Steel slide

Owners of the Colt CCU Government appreciate the National Match barrel and the optic-ready slide as a practical upgrade to the classic Government platform. The combination of DLC and Ion Bond finishes gets consistent praise for durability and appearance. A few buyers note the 9rd vs 10rd capacity variance between SKUs and wish Colt were more consistent in their listings.

In the hand, the full-size Government frame feels familiar to anyone who has run a 1911-style pistol, and the beavertail makes for a comfortable grip. The threaded barrel option is a welcome touch for those who run suppressors, though it adds transfer paperwork for short-barreled configurations if ever cut down.

Value opinions are split. Some feel Colt's pricing is fair for a factory optic-ready Government build; others point to cheaper alternatives. Aftermarket support for the CCU Government is strong given its 1911-pattern roots, which helps justify the investment for many.