The alloy used isn’t aluminum but short of high-grade ordnance steel. Yes, it is light, but it has heft and good balance at 2.25 pounds. The first thing that noticed when handling the pistol was the heft. 22 is delivered in a black plastic locking box with the Colt logo. I suspect the traditional Government Model will also be highly popular. I chose the pistol with the most appropriate features for my use. Incidentally, the Government Model and the Rail Gun had an asking price within nickels of each other, which made for a no brainer as to the choice of pistol. This was what was on hand when I visited one of my favorite gun shops. I could have done without the rail but prefer the advanced controls of the Rail Gun. Finally, there is a Gold Cup target version.The second is the Rail Gun with Novak type sights and extended controls along with the light rail.The first is the standard Government Model with GI controls and sights.The pistols are delivered in three versions: 22 caliber Government Model is a true replica with functioning slide lock safety and beavertail safety as well as the original design half-cock notch in the hammer.
Officially the pistol is made by Carl Walther under agreement with Umarex and licensed by the New Colt Holding Company. 22 is a result of the continuing relationship between Umarex-maker of the popular M4 AR-15 rifle clone in. The pistol is produced by Carl Walther of Germany-an interesting twist. We have to be frank the new Colt isn’t manufactured by Yankee craftsmen in Bridgeport. High quality conversions have been popular. 22 caliber doppelganger of our centerfire handgun, then we should do so. If we are able to engage in meaningful practice with a. Even when available in good numbers, centerfire ammunition is increasing in price for many reasons, including the higher price of raw material such as brass and copper. 22 caliber 1911 is way cool in one regard, the introduction is quite practical as well. We now have a purpose-made pistol that is true to the 1911 template and chambered for the. Then I handled the first of the Colt Government Model. This was a dream list and I got by with what was on hand for the most part. The pistol had to be affordable, as we just do not like to pay the same bucks for a rimfire as we spend on the centerfire pistol… although this may be flawed logic.