The Colt Defender pistol in .45 ACP with a 3-inch compact barrel (brand part no. O7800XE) is a carry-ready 1911 built on a lightweight aluminum frame with a matte black Cerakote finish and a corrosion-resistant stainless steel slide. Colt equips the pistol with tactical black cherry G10 grips and an upswept beavertail grip safety, and Tritium front Novak sights support reliable low-light aiming. The ambidextrous controls suit both right- and left-handed shooters, and a 7-round magazine ships with the pistol. Among compact 1911s in the semi-auto handguns category, this Defender configuration favors everyday concealed carry in a full-power .45 ACP chambering.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 ACP.
• Capacity of 7+1 rounds.
• The barrel measures 3 inches, compact for concealed carry.
• The frame is lightweight aluminum with a matte black Cerakote finish.
• The grips are tactical black cherry G10.
• The sights are tritium Novak night sights.
• The controls are ambidextrous.
• The slide is Serrated.
• Ships with one magazine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of sights does this pistol use? Tritium front Novak night sights for reliable low-light aiming.

What caliber does this pistol chamber? .45 ACP, giving full-power stopping capability in a compact carry frame.

Buy the Colt Defender, .45 ACP

Full-power .45 ACP performance in a carry-ready compact 1911 is exactly what this Defender delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.