Colt 380 Government Review - Pearce grip 380 acp black finish: The pearce grip 380 automatic colt pistol (acp) black finish is a product designed to improve the ergonomics and. My experience with the gov't model is that it is more reliable than the shorter mustang versions, and the sig is closer to the mustangs than the gov't model. After its 1983 introduction of the. 380 government model proved to be a big success—partly because it was roughly 3/4 the size of a standard 1911 but managed to. It is one of my favorites for concealment. If it had an ambidextrous safety it would be my primary bug. I've been talking to sarge about some grips but would like to know of. I think that the colt. 380 govt models were/are nifty little pistols. I had one once with the coltguard electroless nickel finish and sold it much to my great regret. I've seen a couple (old) threads and questions on this, and wanted to share experience. I take my pony pocket lite all day over the government 380. A few years ago at a local gun show, a gentleman was selling a stainless government. 380 in the colt blue plastic box and papers (manual and stuff) for under $800. I had one i bought new in 1984 in the satin finish (ugh!). Great pistol and that sounds like a great price for a government model. 380 in condition described. I have its big brother, the colt government mkiv, and really like shooting it.
Pearce grip 380 acp black finish: The pearce grip 380 automatic colt pistol (acp) black finish is a product designed to improve the ergonomics and. My experience with the gov't model is that it is more reliable than the shorter mustang versions, and the sig is closer to the mustangs than the gov't model. After its 1983 introduction of the. 380 government model proved to be a big success—partly because it was roughly 3/4 the size of a standard 1911 but managed to. It is one of my favorites for concealment. If it had an ambidextrous safety it would be my primary bug. I've been talking to sarge about some grips but would like to know of. I think that the colt. 380 govt models were/are nifty little pistols. I had one once with the coltguard electroless nickel finish and sold it much to my great regret. I've seen a couple (old) threads and questions on this, and wanted to share experience.