Colt Night Commander 45 ACP 8+1 4.25" Stainless Barrel, Matte Black Cerakote Stainless Steel Optic Ready/Serrated Slide, Matte Black Cerakote Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, Black G10 Grip
The Colt Night Commander features a lightweight aluminum alloy receiver with a protective Cerakote finish. The lightweight frame and corrosion resistance of aluminum make it optimal for concealed carry. Genuine Novak Tritium 3 Dot Night Sights offer enhanced visibility. The dual recoil spring system minimizes felt recoil and extends spring life. The half-checkered black scallop G10 grips and upswept beavertail grip safety ensure comfort and control, whether for carry or range use. An undercut trigger guard and aluminum 3-hole trigger further enhance ease of handling when precision matters.
Brand Colt Mfg
Category Pistols
Model Night Commander
Caliber 45 ACP
Barrel Length Range 4" to 4.99"
Capacity 8+1
Action SAO
Frame Finish Matte Black Cerakote
Oal 7.75"
Frame Material Aluminum Alloy
Slide Finish Matte Black Cerakote
Slide Material Stainless Steel
Sights Novak Dovetail Tritium Night Front / Glock Dovetail Black Serrated Rear
Slide Description Optic Ready / Serrated
Barrel Finish Stainless
Barrel Material Stainless Steel
Twist 1:16" LH
Grips Black G10
Trigger Pull Weight 4.50-6 lbs
Grooves 6
Height 5.50"
Safety Thumb
Width 1.25"
Barrel Length 4.25"
Max Capacity 8
Trigger 3 Hole
Weight 1.84 lbs
Frame Description Aluminum Frame w / Beavertail
Hammer Type Bobbed
Caliber Dictionary
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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
