The Colt Lightweight Commander pistol in .45 ACP with a 4.25-inch barrel and blued finish (brand part no. O4840XE) is a single-action 1911-pattern pistol built on an aluminum frame for reduced carry weight compared to an all-steel Commander. Colt pairs Novak 3-dot contrast sights with Black Cherry checkered G10 grips, and the safety system includes manual, grip, and firing pin safeties. The pistol weighs 29.4 ounces unloaded and ships with one 8-round magazine. Among lightweight 1911-pattern semi-auto handguns, this Lightweight Commander configuration favors carriers who want reduced weight without sacrificing .45 ACP power.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 ACP.
• Capacity of 8+1 rounds.
• The barrel measures 4.25 inches, and the frame is aluminum for reduced weight.
• The unloaded weight is 29.4 ounces.
• The sights are Novak 3-dot contrast sights.
• The grips are Black Cherry checkered G10.
• The action is Semi-Auto.
• Equipped with a Manual/Grip/Firing Pin safety.
• The slide is blued carbon steel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose the aluminum-frame Commander? It reduces carry weight to 29.4 ounces compared to an all-steel 1911, while retaining full .45 ACP power.

What grips does this pistol use? Black Cherry checkered G10 grips.

Buy the Colt Lightweight Commander

Reduced carry weight without sacrificing .45 ACP power is exactly what this Lightweight Commander delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.