Description
The Colt Combat Commander is a compact 1911-platform semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP with a 4.25-inch barrel and an 8+1 capacity. It pairs a carbon steel blued frame and slide with a stainless steel polished barrel and G10 checkered black cherry grips. The pistol uses single-action, hammer-fired operation with Series 80 firing pin safety and Novak fixed sights. Designed for everyday carry and range use, it blends classic 1911 ergonomics with modern enhancements.
Key Specifications
- Chambered for .45 ACP.
- Standard capacity of 8+1 rounds.
- Barrel length of 4.25 inches.
- Overall length of 7.75 inches.
- Unloaded weight of approximately 33 ounces.
- Frame and slide made from carbon steel with a blued finish.
- Barrel constructed from stainless steel with a polished finish.
- Grips are G10 checkered black cherry.
- Sights are Genuine Novak fixed white-dot front and low-mount rear.
- Action is single-action, hammer-fired with Series 80 firing pin safety.
The Combat Commander offers a practical balance of classic 1911 handling and contemporary upgrades — a shorter profile than a full-size Government Model with a Dual Spring Recoil System and an upswept beavertail for a higher, more secure grip. Its combination of steel construction, Novak sights, and G10 grips make it well suited for concealed carry and range work where reliable, refined 1911 performance is desired.
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