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SpecificationsManufacturer: Freedom MunitionsCaliber: .38 Super Grains: 135 GrBullet Type: Round Nose Flat PointCartridges: 273-Rounds (5 full boxes with one partial box featuring 23 non-fired rounds and 23 empty casings)Images …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Colt MKIV Government Series 80 chambered in .38 Super is a distinguished semi-automatic pistol that blends Colt’s storied legacy with modern enhancements. Introduced in the 1980s, the Series 80 line brought significant advancements to Colt's iconic 1911 platform, primarily through the addition of a firing pin safety, which improved the pistol’s drop safety without compromising the trigger feel that Colt 1911s are renowned for. The .38 Super cartridge, developed in the …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisColt’s 1911 served the United States military through two World Wars and several other conflicts, is still in use by some units today, and has become popular with law enforcement, competitors, and recreational shooters across the nation. The design has seen some updates including a firing-pin block safety, higher profile sights, and more ergonomic grips, but the basic design and fantastic trigger remain the same after more than a century. This is an interesting variation f …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisColt’s 1911 served the United States military through two World Wars and several other conflicts, is still in use by some units today, and has become popular with law enforcement, competitors, and recreational shooters across the nation. The design has seen some updates including a firing-pin block safety, higher profile sights, and more ergonomic grips, but the basic design and fantastic trigger remain the same after more than a century. This is an interesting variation f …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisColt’s 1911 served the United States military through two World Wars and several other conflicts, is still in use by some units today, and has become popular with law enforcement, competitors, and recreational shooters across the nation. The design has seen some updates including a firing-pin block safety, higher profile sights, and more ergonomic grips, but the basic design and fantastic trigger remain the same after more than a century. This is an interesting variation f …