Colt .380 lineup

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From what I can find there are a total of 7 different types of the small 1911 style .380 auto's that Colt put out in the 80's. I've got some questions about the attributes of each gun. Tried the search function and found lots of threads about these guns but the actual technical information was scattered at best. Can you guys help fill in the gaps below? Please feel free to correct any info I have that is wrong.

Also, I know you've got to keep a darn tight grip on 1911's to avoid FTF's. Is that also the case with these little .380 1911 imposters?

1. Government .380
Capacity: 7+1
Frame: Steel
Action: Single Action Only
Weight: ?

2. Government .380 Pocketlite
Capacity: 7+1
Frame: Alloy
Action: Single Action Only
Weight:

3. Mustang
Capacity: 5+1
Frame: Steel
Action: Single Action Only
Weight: ?

4. Mustang Pocketlite
Capacity: 5+1
Frame: Alloy
Action: Single Action Only
Weight: 12.5oz

5. Mustang Plus II
Capacity: 7+1
Frame: ?
Action: Single Action Only
Weight: ?

6. Pony
Capacity: 6+1
Frame: Steel
Action: Double Action Only
Weight: ?

7. Pony Pocketlite
Capacity: 6+1
Frame: Alloy
Action: Double Action Only
Weight: ?
 
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And don't forget the stainless steel versions. I have also found some Mustang mags that held 6 rounds. The Government .380 weighed 21 3/4 oz. The Mustang Plus II weighed 20 oz. The Mustang weighed 18 1/2 oz. The Government Pocketlite weighed 14 3/4 oz.
 
Is there a Plus II pocketlite? I don't know, but I can't think of any reason there wouldn't be.
 
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