The first grey/black Custom Shop release: McMillan Grey Cerakote frame under an Armor Black Cerakote slide, in the blue clamshell with a CCS Shield end sticker. Examples show no VP or gunsmith stamp on the trigger guard. Serial is blackened.
| Roll mark | M45A1 |
| Production | Colt Custom Shop |
| Finish | Cerakote |
| Colors | Grey frame / Black slide |
| Pistol box | Blue Clamshell |
| Shipping box | None |