The Colt Mustang is a compact, semi-automatic .380 ACP handgun designed for concealed carry, drawing heavily from the iconic M1911 platform. Originally produced between 1986 and 1997, the Mustang was a smaller, simplified version of the Colt Government Model .380, featuring a shortened barrel, slide, and frame, which reduced magazine capacity from 7 to 6 rounds. The Mustang was available in various finishes, including blued steel, stainless steel, and the lighter "Pocketlite" variant, which combined a stainless steel slide with an aluminum alloy frame for reduced weight. The Mustang Plus II variant, introduced in 1988, featured the Mustang's shorter barrel and slide combined with the longer grip frame of the Government Model, increasing magazine capacity back to 7 rounds. The Mustang line also included the Night Light model, which incorporated Bar Dot Tritium night sights for improved low-light performance. Although production was initially discontinued in 1997, Colt reintroduced the Mustang Pocketlite in 2011 and expanded the lineup in 2013 with the Mustang XSP, a modernized version featuring a polymer frame and updated design elements. The Mustang's design was influential, leading to the creation of the SIG Sauer P238, which revived the Mustang's legacy in the market for compact, easily concealable pistols.