The Savage 1911 GOVT Style is a single-action 9mm pistol with a black nitride finish, G10 black/grey grips, and white dot sights with an adjustable U-notch rear. At 8.45 inches overall and 5-inch barrel, it's a full government-size 1911 at 2.5 lbs. Includes 2 magazines. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Savage Arms 
• Model Name: Savage 1911 GOVT Style 
• Caliber: 9mm Luger (9x19 Para) 
• Action Type: Semi-Automatic Single Action 
• Capacity: 10+1 rounds (includes 2 magazines) 
• Barrel Length: 5 inches 
• Overall Length: 8.45 inches 
• Weight: 2.5 lbs (approximately) 
• Sights: Front White Dot / Rear Adjustable U-Notch Black 
• Grip Material: G10 Black/Grey 
• Trigger Type: Standard 
• Safety Features: Manual and Grip Safety 
• Finish Color: Black Nitride 
• Condition: New in Box 
   

Detailed Features 

• Black Nitride Finish: Corrosion-resistant and low-glare; holds up under heavy use. 
• Adjustable Rear Sight: Windage-adjustable U-notch rear; useful for shooters who want to dial in their zero. 
• G10 Grips: Textured grips that maintain hold in wet or sweaty conditions. 
• Manual and Grip Safety: Standard 1911 safety setup.

The Savage 1911 GOVT Black Nitride 9mm draws generally positive feedback, with reliability and ergonomics as the most praised aspects.

Reliability gets the most consistent positive marks. Users report the pistol functions well across a variety of shooting conditions, and most find it dependable for both practice and carry.

The compact and balanced handling is frequently cited. The full-size 1911 frame at 2.5 lbs. feels familiar and comfortable to most 1911 shooters.

The black nitride finish and overall finish quality get good remarks. The adjustable rear sight is noted as a practical addition over fixed sights.

Some users mention a break-in period, particularly with defensive hollow-point loads. This is common for 1911-pattern pistols and tends to clear up with round count.

Size relative to concealed carry comes up occasionally. The full government-size frame is on the larger side for concealed carry compared to compact or officer-size variants.

Pricing is a point of debate in some discussions. A segment of users considers it slightly high relative to competing options; others consider the build quality fair value.