The Colt Double Eagle Government was Colt’s answer to the growing interest in powerful semi-automatic handguns during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Built on a full-size frame, the Double Eagle combined the classic styling and proven durability of the 1911 platform with a modern double-action/single-action (DA/SA) system, including a decocker and modified internals. The 10mm chambering gave it serious ballistic performance—ideal for handgun hunting, law enforcement, or shooters looking for magnum-like power in a semi-auto format.