The Auto-Ordnance 1911A1 Commander .45 ACP pistol (Auto-Ordnance part no. 1911BKOWC) is the shortened, 4.25-inch version of the company’s GI-spec 1911. Auto-Ordnance builds it with a matte black frame, barrel and slide and fits checkered wood grips carrying the U.S. logo. The Commander-length slide and frame are easier to carry and handle than a full-size five-inch 1911, while the single-action trigger and standard 1911 controls stay familiar. It suits range work and carry for owners who prefer a steel 1911.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45 ACP, the cartridge the 1911 was designed around.
• The barrel is 4.25 inches, the Commander length that trims the slide from the original five-inch pattern.
• The pistol ships with one 7-round magazine.
• Weight is 35.2 ounces, light enough to carry for a steel-frame 1911.
• Overall length is 7.9 inches, shorter than a full-size 1911 for easier carry.
• The safeties are a thumb safety, grip safety and firing pin block, the standard 1911 layers of protection.
• The sights are a blade front with a rear sight that drifts for windage, a low-profile GI pattern that will not snag.
• The grips are checkered wood with the U.S. logo, a traditional look that improves hold.
• The finish is matte black on the frame, barrel and slide, which keeps glare down.
• The carbon steel slide, sear and disconnector are heat treated for durability over many thousands of rounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the barrel on this 1911A1? The barrel is 4.25 inches, the Commander length, rather than the original five-inch 1911 barrel.

Does it have a thumb safety? Yes. It carries a thumb safety along with a grip safety and a firing pin block.

What grips and magazine come with it? It has checkered wood grips with the U.S. logo and ships with one 7-round magazine.

Buy the Auto-Ordnance 1911A1 Commander Pistol, .45 ACP, 4.25-Inch Barrel, Wood Grips, 7-Round

The Commander length gives this Auto-Ordnance 1911A1 a handier footprint than a full-size 1911 without giving up the steel frame and standard controls. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more semi-auto handguns while you are here.