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The Colt Defender is a compact 1911-style pistol chambered in .45 ACP and configured with a 3-inch barrel for convenient carry. Its blued finish covers the compact slide and frame, while the traditional single-action 1911 operating system combines a manual thumb safety with a beavertail grip safety. Fixed combat sights support straightforward target acquisition, and the textured G10 grip panels provide a secure hold. This Shooter's Model is new in the box but may exhibit a minor manufacturing-related finish imperfection that is not covered by Colt's one-year warranty.
Key features
- Compact 1911 design with a 3-inch barrel for easier carry and handling
- .45 ACP chambering delivers traditional 1911 performance
- Seven-round magazine provides a loaded capacity of 7+1
- Blued finish with textured G10 grip panels
- Manual thumb safety and beavertail grip safety support secure handling
- Fixed combat sights offer a durable, snag-resistant sighting system
The Colt Defender combines classic 1911 controls with a compact .45 ACP format for users seeking a practical carry pistol.
Colt Defender Compact .45 ACP Blued Pistol: quick facts
- What caliber is the Colt Defender Compact .45 ACP Blued Pistol?
- It is chambered in .45 ACP.
- How many rounds does it hold?
- 7+1 rounds; magazines included: 1.
- How big and heavy is it?
- Barrel length 3 inches, overall length 7.13 inches, weight 25 ounces.
- What kind of action does it use?
- Semi-Automatic.
- Is it optic ready or threaded?
- Optic ready: No; threaded barrel: No.
- What sights and finish does it have?
- Sights: Standard Sights; finish: Blued.
- Is it new or used?
- Used, sold as described above. Look it over at your dealer when you pick it up.
- Can I buy it in Connecticut?
- Yes. It ships to a licensed FFL dealer in Connecticut; you pick it up there after the background check. Connecticut buyers need a pistol permit or Handgun Eligibility Certificate, and the Connecticut dealer will only transfer this model if it and its magazines (10 rounds or fewer) are legal in Connecticut.
- Is it in stock?
- Yes, at $868.24. Orders leave within 1-2 business days; shipping is free over $999.
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