Description
- Action: Single-Action
- Caliber: .45 Auto
- Barrel Length: 4.25in
- Capacity: 8 Rounds
- Sights: Novak White Dot Front Sight/Novak Low Mount Carry Rear Sight
- Safety: Extended Thumb, Beavertail Grip, Firing Pin
- Grips: Checkered Black Cherry G10 Grips
- Length: 7.75"
- Weight: 33oz
The COLT'S MANUFACTURING Combat Commander OR Pistol in .45 ACP brings the legendary mid-size 1911 platform firmly into the modern era of defensive shooting, combining the timeless craftsmanship and proven reliability of the blued steel Commander with a factory-milled slide that accepts today's most popular miniature red dot optics straight out of the box. The optics-ready slide allows shooters to take full advantage of the speed and precision that a mounted red dot provides, dramatically improving target acquisition and accuracy at defensive distances while preserving the classic lines and deep blued finish that make the Combat Commander one of the most visually distinguished pistols in the 1911 lineup.
The 4.25-inch barrel delivers the practical size reduction and carry-friendly dimensions that have made the Commander format so enduringly popular, while the .45 ACP chambering ensures that every round carries the full terminal authority and stopping power that has defined Colt's legacy in American defensive pistols for over a century. Colt's legendary single-action trigger, beavertail grip safety, and extended thumb safety remain fully intact, ensuring that the optics-ready Commander retains the intuitive and positive manual of arms that generations of shooters have trusted in the most demanding circumstances.
For the serious defensive shooter or competitive pistol enthusiast who wants the heritage and feel of a genuine blued Colt 1911 combined with the transformative performance advantage of a modern red dot optic, the Combat Commander Optics Ready represents the perfect synthesis of classic American craftsmanship and contemporary shooting technology.
