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Colt took their proven Defender platform and gave it the Combat Elite treatment, and the result is a compact 1911 that feels like it came off a custom bench. The stainless steel slide and frame wear a two-tone PVD finish with polished flats and blacked-out rounds, a look that turns heads at the range while shrugging off sweat and holster wear. At 6.75 inches overall with a 3 inch barrel and a carry bevel on the slide, this pistol was shaped from the start to disappear under a shirt without snagging on the draw.
Plenty of compact 1911s cut corners on the details, but this one comes loaded from the factory. You get genuine Novak night sights front and rear, an ambidextrous extended thumb safety that lefties and support-hand shooters will appreciate, an upswept beavertail grip safety, and a checkered frontstrap paired with scalloped black G10 grips that lock your hand in place even when things get sweaty. The solid aluminum trigger breaks between 4.5 and 6 pounds, right where a defensive 1911 should be. Underneath it all runs the Series 80 firing pin safety and Colt's Dual Spring Recoil System, which tames the snap you expect from a short barreled .45 while stretching out spring life between replacements.
The all stainless construction adds a bit of heft compared to alloy framed compacts, and that weight works in your favor when you touch off full power .45 ACP loads. Recoil stays manageable, follow-up shots come back on target quickly, and the gun has that solid, planted feel that keeps all metal 1911s in demand. Owners consistently praise the fit and finish on these, along with tight groups that belie the short sight radius.
If you have been waiting for a factory Defender with an ambi safety, night sights, and upgraded grips already installed, this is the one. It ships with a 7 round magazine, cable lock, and manual, ready for the range on day one.
That is exactly what it was built for. The 3 inch barrel, 6.75 inch overall length, and carry bevel on the slide keep it compact and snag free on the draw. Novak night sights and a 4.5 to 6 pound trigger round out a package that is ready for defensive use straight out of the box.
The Combat Elite version upgrades the standard Defender with an ambidextrous extended thumb safety, the two-tone PVD finish with polished flats, scalloped black G10 grips, and Novak night sights. It also uses an all stainless steel frame rather than the lightweight alloy frame found on some Defender models, which adds weight but noticeably softens felt recoil.
Less than you might expect. The stainless steel frame adds heft that soaks up recoil, and Colt's Dual Spring Recoil System spreads the impulse out while extending spring life. Combined with the checkered frontstrap and grippy G10 panels, most people find it comfortable to run through full range sessions.
Yes. The extended thumb safety is fully ambidextrous, so it operates the same from either side, which is a feature many compact 1911s skip. That makes it a solid pick for lefties or anyone who trains shooting with their support hand.
| UPC | 098289111913 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | O7080CE |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Finish | STAINLESS |
| Barrel Length | 3" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
| Capacity | 7 + 1 |
| Color | BI-TONE |
| Length | 15.3000 |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 7 Round |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 2 7 rd. |
| Product Type | Semi-Auto Pistol |
| Safety | Ambidextrous Grip/Thumb |
| Shipping Weight | 4.3 |
| Sights | Novak |
| Sights Type | Night Sights |
| Slide Description | Serrated |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
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