The Colt 1905 .45 ACP, which was really being developed by Colt with military contracts in mind, supplied the most impatient and significantly supplemented Colt 1902 sales while setting the table for US government adoption of the Model 1911.
The Colt 1905 .45 ACP, initially designed to meet military requirements, sparked intense interest and significantly increased Colt 1902 sales, ultimately paving the way for the US government's acceptance of the Model 1911.