The Colt Combat Commander Optic Ready in .38 Super (brand part no. O4943XE-OR) is a steel-frame Colt 1911 in the Commander size, built on the classic single-action operating system. Its 4.25-inch barrel gives the Commander balance of sight radius and maneuverability. This optic-ready version combines a slide prepared for a compatible pistol red dot with white-dot Novak sights and G10 grips. The pistol ships with one magazine and uses the 1911’s manual thumb safety and grip safety.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .38 Super, a flat-shooting 1911 cartridge.
• The barrel is 4.25 inches, the Commander length.
• The action is single-action semi-auto, the classic 1911 operating system.
• The slide is optic ready and serrated, prepared for a compatible pistol red dot.
• The sights are white-dot Novak carry sights, high contrast and usable with or without an optic.
• The grips are G10, textured and resistant to moisture.
• A manual thumb safety is fitted, as on every 1911.
• A grip safety adds a second layer to the 1911 platform.
• The frame is steel, for a solid Commander-size 1911.
• The pistol includes one magazine in the box.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this pistol optic ready? Yes. The slide is prepared for a compatible pistol red dot, and it keeps its white-dot Novak sights.

Does it have a manual safety? Yes. It has the 1911’s manual thumb safety along with a grip safety.

What sights and grips does it have? It has white-dot Novak carry sights and G10 grips.

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A .38 Super Commander with an optic-ready slide is a modern take on a classic 1911. 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.