Colt's collaboration with Gunsite Academy, the premier firearms training school founded by Jeff Cooper. The Gunsite Pistol is a government-length 1911 configured to Gunsite's recommended specification including a flat MSH, Ed Brown beavertail, and Novak sights. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: .45 ACP Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 2009, USA Weight: 38.5 oz Overall length: 8.75" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Duty Carry, Home Defense, Collector