The Inland Mfg 1911 A1 Government is a .45 ACP single-action pistol with a black Parkerized finish and wood grips. Inland Manufacturing's name is connected to WWII-era military contract production, and this pistol is built to the A1 Government pattern associated with that period — 5-inch barrel, 7+1 capacity, manual thumb safety, fixed sights. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Inland Mfg 
• Model Name: 1911 A1 Government 
• Caliber: .45 ACP 
• Action: Single Action (SAO) 
• Capacity: 7+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 5 inches 
• Weight: 2.4 lbs (39 oz) 
• Sights: Fixed 
• Grip Material: Wood 
• Safety Mechanism: Manual Thumb Safety 
• Finish Type: Black Parkerized 
• Condition: New in Box 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The Parkerized finish is a phosphate coating process historically used on military small arms for its corrosion resistance and matte non-glare surface. The steel slide features serrations for grip during racking. The wood grips are ergonomic and give the pistol a period-correct appearance. The manual thumb safety is on the left side in the standard 1911 position. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Home Defense: The .45 ACP caliber and 7+1 capacity are well-established for defensive use. 
• Competitive Shooting: The single-action trigger and 5-inch barrel work well in pistol competition formats. 
• Collecting: The A1 Government pattern and Parkerized finish have direct historical reference to WWII military issue pistols.

Inland 1911 A1 Gov owners focus on two things: the historical connection and practical reliability. The Parkerized finish draws consistent positive comments for its military authenticity and durability. The wood grips reinforce the period-correct appearance that buyers in this market specifically want.

Shooting performance feedback is positive overall. The .45 ACP caliber is appreciated for stopping power, and the single-action trigger pull is described as clean. Most owners report reliable function across a range of factory .45 ACP loads.

Common criticism points include weight — at 39 oz it's a heavy carry pistol — and magazine compatibility, which occasionally generates discussion about which aftermarket magazines feed reliably. Some buyers compare trigger feel to higher-spec 1911s and note the difference, though most treat it as appropriate for the price tier. Modification discussions are active, as the 1911 platform has one of the largest aftermarket ecosystems of any pistol, and Inland owners participate in the same conversations about grips, sights, and trigger work.