![]() ![]() ![]() The trigger, tested with a Lyman digital trigger pull gauge, weighs in at 5 pounds, 10 ounces. The black polymer grip panels feature molded-in checkering and silver Colt medallions. The slide is stainless steel, supported by an aluminum frame with a matte electroless nickel finish. The six-round stainless-steel magazines fit snugly into a compact grip frame that provides a solid two-finger grip surface. The slide release, manual safety and magazine release are all where you would expect to find them, only smaller. ![]() The pistol’s overall outline, slide shape and serrations, the milled-in front sight and dovetail rear sight, are all quite familiar. The first impression the Pocketlite gives is that of a 1911 that shrunk in the wash. The first Colt out of the gate is a new version of the Mustang Pocketlite pistol. 380 ACP as a pocket rocket caliber, along with the persistence of this pistol's fans, Colt has re-introduced this product line. Since that time, some of the most regularly requested pistols for re-release by Colt fans have been these little. ![]() However, the pint-sized Government Model was discontinued in 1999 along with the other 1911-inspired Colt. These particular handguns have been a long time favorite for concealed carry, training new shooters and for all-around plinking. Not too long ago, I had the opportunity to reminisce about my family's fondness for the Colt Series 80. ![]()
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