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The Night Commander sits in a sweet spot in the Colt lineup. It takes the Commander-size footprint — that 4.25-inch barrel, shortened slide, full-size grip — and loads it up with features you'd normally have to pay a custom shop for. The aluminum alloy frame drops the weight down to 29.4 oz empty, which is roughly 10 ounces lighter than a Government Model in steel. For an all-day carry gun chambered in .45 ACP, that matters.
The -OR designation is the key differentiator on this SKU. The slide is cut for direct red dot mounting right out of the box, which is a big deal for a 1911 at this price point. Novak fixed sights are already installed and remain fully functional when you're running iron sights, so you're not left without a backup if you pull the optic off. The single-action trigger has a clean break with a pull weight in the 4.5 to 6 lb range, and the three-hole skeletonized aluminum trigger keeps things feeling precise without getting gimmicky.
Colt's dual recoil spring system is one of the more practical features here. It takes the edge off felt recoil, which is noticeable in a lighter-framed .45, and it extends the service life of the recoil components over time. The upswept beavertail grip safety does double duty — it positions your hand higher on the grip for better control and protects against hammer bite, which is a real concern with a rounded hammer on a .45. Half-checkered G10 grips and an undercut trigger guard round out the ergonomics package.
The extended thumb safety is well-sized for carry use — positive to engage and disengage without being so large it snags on a holster. Silver controls against the all-black Cerakote finish give it a clean, purposeful look without trying too hard. The Series 80 firing pin block safety is part of the package, as it is on all current-production Colt 1911s.
This one ships with a single 8-round magazine and arrives in Colt's hard case. Whether you're building out a carry setup with a red dot or running it as a carry-ready iron sights pistol, the Night Commander-OR gives you the platform to do either without modification.
The -OR suffix stands for Optic Ready. This version has a slide that is milled to accept a direct-mount red dot sight without any additional machining or adapter plates needed. The standard Night Commander does not have this cut. Both versions come equipped with Novak tritium night sights as a fully functional iron sight baseline.
It's a strong choice for anyone who prefers a Commander-size 1911 as a carry gun. The aluminum alloy frame brings the unloaded weight down to 29.4 oz, which is significantly lighter than a steel-framed Commander. The 4.25-inch barrel gives you a shorter overall profile than a Government Model without giving up much in the way of sight radius or ballistic performance.
The Night Commander is a Series 80 pistol. That means it includes Colt's firing pin block safety, which adds an extra passive safety layer to the firing system. This is standard on all current-production Colt 1911s and does not meaningfully affect trigger feel for most users.
Yes, and it's one of the more practical upgrades on this pistol. A lighter aluminum frame will transfer more felt recoil than a steel one, so the dual spring setup helps buffer that. It also extends the service life of the recoil spring components compared to a single spring design, which is worth noting if you plan to put serious round counts through it.
Colt uses an optics plate system on the Night Commander OR, so compatibility depends on the adapter plate used. Common footprints like the RMSc are supported with appropriate plates. It is worth confirming which plates are compatible before purchasing an optic, as not all micro red dots use the same mounting footprint.
It ships in Colt's standard hard case along with one 8-round magazine. No additional magazines, optic mounting plates, or accessories are included in the box. If you plan to run a red dot, you will need to source a compatible mounting plate separately.
| UPC | 098289113719 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | O4840NC-OR |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 4.25" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
| Capacity | 8 + 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 5.5'' |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 8-Round |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 8 rd. |
| Product Type | 1911 |
| Safety | Thumb |
| Sights | Night Sights |
| Slide Description | Optic Ready/Serrated |
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