The Colt Defender offers power and performance every time. Now available in 9mm and the classic .45 ACP , this package is an excellent choice for concealed carry. With Novak® sights and a Colt Upswept Beavertail Grip Safety, this pistol will provide an exceptional hold and quick target acquisition. The Colt Defender is an accurate and reliable workhorse able to withstand the rigors of everyday carry and numerous trips to the target range.
Features
Novak® Low Mount Carry Sights with Dots
Enhanced Hammer
Standard Safety Lock
Colt Upswept Beavertail Grip Safety
Solid Aluminum Trigger
Lowered and Flared Ejection Port
Specifications:
Barrel Length : Caliber: .45 ACP
Magazine Capacity: 7
Receiver Material: Aluminum Alloy
Receiver Finish: Cerakote, Stainless
Slide Material: Stainless Steel
Slide Finish: Brushed
Sights: Novak Carry w/ Dots
Hammer: Enhanced
Safety Lock: Standard
Grip Safety: Upswept Beavertail
Ejection Port: Lowered & Flared
Action: Single Action
Firing System: Series 80
Overall Length: 6.75"
Approx. Weight: 24oz
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 45 ACP (45 Auto) was designed by John Browning in 1905 for his prototype semiautomatic pistol that eventually became the legendary Colt 1911, using a .452-inch bullet. Browning proposed a 200-grain bullet; U.S. Army Ordnance, smarting from reports of poor performance of the 38 Long Colt in the Philippines, increased bullet weight to 230 grains for greater stopping power...and the 45 ACP as it is today was adopted in 1911. It remains an iconic and popular handgun cartridge for personal defense and competition, and was used by the U.S. military in submachine guns (Thompson and M3) through the 1970s. Although largely replaced by the 9mm for military use and the 9mm and/or 40 S&W in the law enforcement community, the 45 ACP is still used by the U.S. military and numerous law enforcement agencies in various applications. The standard load remains a 230-grain bullet at 780 to 850 fps, but lighter, faster bullets from 165 to 200 grain, delivering a bit less recoil, are also available. — Craig Boddington
