The Colt Competition 1911 Optics Ready is a stainless steel, 9mm 1911-style semi-automatic pistol with a 5-inch match-style barrel. It has a slide milled for Colt's optics plate system, factory fiber optic sighting, and a set of competition-oriented controls aimed at fast, repeatable shooting. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Colt 
• Model: Competition 1911 Optics Ready 
• Caliber: 9mm 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 9+1 
• Barrel Length: 5" 
• Material: Stainless Steel 
   

Detailed Features 

• Optics-ready slide prepared for Colt's optics plate system, so a red dot can be mounted without gunsmithing 
• Novak red fiber optic front sight paired with a black serrated rear sight for a fast sight picture 
• Extended thumb safety and upswept beavertail grip safety for a higher, more secure grip 
• G10 checkered blue grips with scallops cut in for a firmer hold 
• Sold as a factory blemished unit, new production with only minor cosmetic imperfections

Shooters who pick up the Competition 1911 Optics Ready generally like having a factory-milled slide for a red dot instead of needing aftermarket machine work. The fiber optic sights are a common point of praise for fast target acquisition, and the G10 grips get good marks for grip in a sweaty or wet hand.

The 9mm chambering keeps recoil light for extended range sessions, which owners appreciate when shooting a lot in a single sitting. The extended thumb safety and beavertail grip safety are typical 1911 upgrades that most competition shooters expect and like having from the factory.

As with any blemished unit, buyers should look the pistol over closely, since the discount reflects cosmetic flaws rather than mechanical issues.