Colt is the oldest manufacturer of the M-1911 pistols. The following models are shown as currently being produced, in their web site.

Colt Model 1911 WWI Replica

A faithful reproduction of the original, military sidearm. From Colt's web site, the specs are:

OVERVIEW

A faithful reproduction of the WWI Model 1911 U.S. Military sidearm. Throughout American History, Colt's weapons have given American Servicemen the confidence to succeed in combat. As the Colt Walker and Peacemaker revolvers contributed immeasurably to American success in past conflicts, Colt's 1911 pistols and their descendents were in the hands of confident, WWI, WWII, Korean and Vietnam American Servicemen. In recognition of the contribution of the Colt .45, Colt reproduces it in detail, including packaging. Each 1911 will be shipped with an original WWI style screwdriver.

Reproduction based on the original 1911 blueprints
Series 70 firing system
Original rollmarks and inspector marks
5" barrel with wide hood
Smooth, straight mainspring housing with lanyard loop
WWI-style manual thumb and grip safety
Tapered blade front sight
Carbonia blue finish
Forged knurled slide stop
Knurled thumb safety and magazine catch
WWI-style screwdriver and original manual included
Two 7-round magazines

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model O1911 Name Colt 1911 - WWI Replica Frame material Carbon steel Frame finish Carbonia blue Barrel length 5" Overall length 8½” Caliber .45 ACP Capacity 7 Hammer WWI Style Trigger Long, steel trigger Action Single Front sight Tapered blade Rear sight U-notch Grips Double diamond walnut Grip safety Short Tang - WWI Style Thumb safety Knurled Colt Series 70 Model 1911 A1 A faithful reproduction of the Series 70 pistols, some of the best 1911s ever made. From Colt's web site, the specs are: OVERVIEW The legacy of the Government Model is well known. It is a combat proven weapon that has tirelessly served our Armed Forces in past conflicts. Colt’s Series 70 pistol features the Series 70 firing system making it a faithful reproduction and throwback to Colt Government Models manufactured during the 1970’s. It is a rugged and dependable Colt that features high maintainability and sustains repeatable accuracy. Series 70 custom replica 5” barrel Double diamond rosewood grips Original rollmarks Fixed sights Series 70 firing system Blue or stainless steel finish Available Models: - O1970A1CS - O1070A1CS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model O1970A1CS O1070A1CS Name Government model Government model Frame material Steel Steel Frame finish Blue Stainless Steel Barrel length 5" 5" Overall length 8½” 8½" Caliber .45 ACP .45 ACP Capacity 7 + 1 7 + 1 Hammer Spur Spur Trigger Aluminum Aluminum Action Single Single Front sight White dot White dot Rear sight White dot White dot Grips Rosewood double diamond Rosewood double diamond Grip safety Service style Service style Thumb safety Standard Standard Defender Plus A Government-size frame matted to a smaller than Officer's length slide. Interesting idea. OVERVIEW Colt first introduced the use of a lightweight aluminum alloy in a gun frame in 1948. Building on this experience, the Colt Defender model now offers the power and performance of a full-sized .45 ACP pistol in a compact, lightweight carry model. Small, lightweight, accurate, reliable, with excellent sights, and able to withstand everyday wear and frequent practice sessions without the need for extensive maintenance. Wrap around rubber finger groove grips Skeletonized aluminum trigger Single action Fixed sights .45 Caliber 3” barrel length 63/4” overall length Beveled magazine well Lightweight Brushed stainless frame and slide 7 + 1 round capacity Available Models: - O7000D Defender TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model O7000D Name Defender Frame material Aluminum Frame finish Stainless steel slide / Teflon coated receiver Barrel length 3" Overall length 63/4” Caliber .45 ACP Capacity 7 + 1 Hammer Combat Trigger Black anodized aluminum Action Single Front sight White Dot Rear sight White Dot Grips Wraparound Hogue Grip safety Beavertail Thumb safety Standard Colt Gunsite Pistol Another Gunsite-sponsored pistol, this time from the oldest manufacturer in this business. OVERVIEW This model is truly a shooter's firearm. Much time and effort have been spent in developing every detail of this fine, innovative firearm. The joint effort, led by Colt's LtGen William M. Keys USMC (Ret) and Gunsite's Owen Buz Mills and Col. Bob Young USMC(Ret), brings to market another contribution to Colt's legacy of producing 1911 series handguns. Series 70 firing system Smith & Alexander metal grip safety with palm swell Serrated flat mainspring housing Dehorned all around Thin rosewood grips Gold Cup serrations on front strap Heinie front and Novak rear sights Short aluminum trigger with 4 – 4½ lb pull Wilson extended safety lock $100 coupon towards training at Gunsite Two 8-round Wilson magazines w/metal base plate McCormick hammer and sear Available Models: - O1070CGP - O1980CGP TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model O1070CGP O1980CGP Name Colt Gunsite Pistol Colt Gunsite Pistol Frame material Stainless steel Carbon steel Frame finish Stainless Blue Barrel length 5" 5" Overall length 8½" 8½" Caliber .45 ACP .45 ACP Capacity 8 + 1 8 + 1 Hammer Combat Combat Trigger Short aluminum annodized Short aluminum annodized Action Single Single Front sight Heinie Heinie Rear sight Novak Novak Grips Thin rosewood (Slimtech) Thin rosewood (Slimtech) Grip safety Upswept S&A w/ palm swell Upswept S&A w/ palm swell Thumb safety Wilson extended safety lock Wilson extended safety lock Colt Gold Cup N.M. The new version of the famous Gold Cup Trophy. OVERVIEW The first Colt Gold Cup was introduced in the late 1950’s to give competitive shooters a gun to take directly from the dealer’s shelf to the firing line. It featured an adjustable wide trigger, hand-honed action, adjustable target sights, flat grooved top rib on the slide, and many other refinements as standard. Today, the Colt Gold Cup is known as the finest shooting automatic in the world, and is the standard for competition guns. 5” Match grade barrel Black wrap around grips Adjustable aluminum trigger Adjustable rear sight Beveled magazine well Brushed stainless frame & slide Round top slide Bomar rear sight Beavertail grip safety 8 + 1 round capacity Full length recoil spring and target recoil spring Available Models: - O5070X TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model O5070X Name Colt Gold Cup National Match Frame material Steel Frame finish Stainless steel Barrel length 5" Overall length 8½" Caliber .45 ACP Capacity 8 + 1 Hammer Commander Trigger Adjustable aluminum Action Single Front sight Dovetail Rear sight Bomar Grips Wraparound rubber with medallion Grip safety Beavertail Thumb safety Standard Colt Special Combat Government A new model, suitable for self-defence and IPSC-style shooting. OVERVIEW This competition ready 45 ACP comes with skeletonized trigger, S&A grip safety, custom tuned action, polished feed ramp, throated barrel, flared ejection port, cut out commander hammer, two 8-round magazines, extended thumb safety, Bomar rear and Heinie dovetail front sight, and S&A magazine guide. Fully accurized and shipped with a certified target attesting to its exceptional precision. .45 ACP Caliber 5” barrel length 8½” overall length Single action 8 round magazine Blue / Satin Nickel finish Double diamond rosewood grips Extended ambidextrous thumb safety Steel checkered mainspring housing with extended magazine well Available Models: - O1980CM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model O1980CM Name Special Combat Government Frame material Carbon steel Frame finish Blue satin / nickel Barrel length 5" Overall length 8½” Caliber .45 ACP Capacity 8 + 1 Hammer Cut out commander Trigger Skeletized aluminum Action Single Front sight Heinie dovetail Rear sight Bomar Grips Double diamond rosewood Grip safety Upswept Thumb safety Extended ambidextrous Colt 38 Super Another new model, from Colt's renewed web site. OVERVIEW The .38 Super was introduced in 1929 in the famous Colt Government Model 1911 auto pistol. At the time of its introduction the .38 Super was the most powerful auto pistol cartridge in the world. Colt is the only major American gun maker who has produced .38 Super pistols. The .38 Super is one of the most powerful and flat-shooting cartridges available for auto-loading pistols. Single action 3 white dot sights Caliber: .38 Super 9 round magazine Beveled magazine well Standard thumb safety and service style grip safety 5” barrel length 8½” overall length Available models: - O2070E - O2070ELC2 - O2570 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model O2070E O2071ELC2 O2570E Name .38 Super .38 Super .38 Super Frame material Stainless steel Stainless steel Carbon steel Frame finish Stainless steel Bright stainless steel Blue Barrel length 5" 5" 5" Overall length 8½” 8½” 8½” Caliber .38 Super .38 Super .38 Super Capacity 9 + 1 9 + 1 9 + 1 Hammer Combat Spur Combat Trigger Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Action Single Single Single Front sight White dot White dot White dot Rear sight White dot White dot White dot Grips Wraparound checkered rubber composite grips Double diamond rosewood grips Wraparound checkered rubber composite grips Grip safety Beavertail Standard Beavertail Thumb safety Standard Standard Standard Colt XSE Series New models with some features never before found on a Colt. OVERVIEW Chambered for 45ACP, the XSE Series features front and rear serrations, an elongated hammer slot, and adjustable 2-cut aluminum trigger. It is available in Government, Commander, and Lightweight Commander versions. Front and rear slide serrations Checkered, double diamond, rosewood grips Extended ambidextrous thumb safeties Fixed sights Elongated hammer slot Combat hammer New roll marking and enhanced tolerances 8 + 1 round capacity .45 caliber Single action Available Models: - O1070XSE Government - O1980XSE Government - O4012XSE Commander - O4860XSE Lightweight Commander TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model O1980XSE O1070XSE O4012XSE O4860XSE Name Government Government Commander Lightweight Commander Frame material Carbon steel Stainless steel Stainless steel Aluminum Frame finish Blue Brushed stainless steel Brushed stainless steel Brushed stainless steel slide / Teflon coated receiver Barrel length 5" 5" 41/4” 41/4” Overall length 8½” 8½” 73/4” 73/4” Caliber .45 ACP .45 ACP .45 ACP .45 ACP Capacity 8 + 1 8 + 1 8 + 1 8 + 1 Hammer Combat Combat Combat Combat Trigger Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Action Single Single Single Single Front sight White dot White dot White dot White dot Rear sight White dot White dot White dot White dot Grips Double diamond rosewood Double diamond rosewood Double diamond rosewood Double diamond rosewood Grip safety Beavertail Beavertail Beavertail Beavertail Thumb safety Extended ambidextrous Extended ambidextrous Extended ambidextrous Extended ambidextrous Colt 1991 Series A faithful, contemporary version of the original 1911 A1. OVERVIEW Colt 1991 Series is a direct descendent of the original Colt 1911A1. Aluminum trigger Single action Fixed sights .45 ACP 7 + 1 round capacity Beveled magazine well Standard thumb safety and service style grip safety Available Models: - O1991: Government 1991 - O1091: Government 1991 Stainless - O4691: Commander - O4091U: Commander Stainless TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model O1991 O1091 O4691 O4091U Name Government Government Commander Combat Frame material Carbon steel Stainless steel Carbon steel Stainless steel Frame finish Blue Stainless steel Blue Stainless steel Barrel length 5" 5" 41/4” 41/4” Overall length 8½” 8½” 73/4” 73/4” Caliber .45 ACP .45 ACP .45 ACP .45 ACP Capacity 7 + 1 7 + 1 7 + 1 7 + 1 Hammer Spur Spur Commander Commander Trigger Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Action Single Single Single Single Front sight White dot White dot White dot White dot Rear sight White dot White dot White dot White dot Grips Double diamond rosewood Checkered rubber composite Double diamond rosewood Checkered rubber composite Grip safety Standard Standard Beavertail Beavertail Thumb safety Standard Standard Standard Standard Before viewing some more pictures, please note that Colt is also producing some M-1911 Parts, you might be interested in. Well, believe it or not, Colt is also producing some air-pistols, which closely resemble the M-1911 pistol. If only it came with a SA trigger, a beavertail grip safety and a Commander hammer, I might just buy one. The weight is proper, the grip is the same, everything spells "buy me" but.... Some pictures from Colt's background : Here is Mr. Samuel Colt. And here is a picture of the old Colt Factory. Finally, although I am an M-1911 lover, I cannot overlook the beauty and the excellence of this fine revolver.