The Colt Defender pistol in 9mm with a 3-inch compact barrel (brand part no. O7802XE) 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 two 8-round magazines ship with the pistol. Among compact 1911s in the semi-auto handguns category, this Defender configuration favors everyday concealed carry.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 9mm Luger.
• Capacity of 8+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 action is Single Action.
• The slide is Serrated.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many magazines are included? Two 8-round magazines ship with the pistol.

Buy the Colt Defender, 9mm

A carry-ready compact 1911 with tritium night sights is exactly what this Defender delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.