Description

COLT’S MFG, DEFENDER, COMPACT 1911, 7RD X1, .45 ACP, 3″ BARREL, ALLOY, BLUED FINISH, SEMI-AUTOMATIC, METAL FRAME PISTOL, G10 GRIPS, NOVAK NIGHTS SIGHTS, O7800XE

Concealed carry pistols are dominated by the 9mm Luger cartridge. The smaller size of the 9mm casing allows more rounds in the magazine than a competing .45 ACP. The lower energy of the 9mm compared to the stopping power of a 230-grain .45 ACP bullet is a consideration for some shooters. You won’t blow through many engine blocks with a 9mm Luger, whereas you can punch pretty big holes in a variety of objects with a .45 ACP.

The benefit of choosing the Defender in 9mm Luger configuration is much lower recoil, and as a benefit, greater accuracy for some shooters. The magazine is larger by one round as well at eight.

The 9mm is the most popular pistol cartridge in the world for a reason, and while you’re reasons in selecting caliber for a subcompact pistol may differ from the norm, it is a model worth looking at.

MANUFACTURER: Colt
FAMILY: 1911 Style Pistol Series
MODEL: Defender
TYPE: Semi-Auto Pistol
ACTION: Single Action
CALIBER/GAUGE: 45 ACP
FINISH: Cerakote Matte Black Frame
FRAME: Alloy Frame
STOCK/GRIPS: G10 Checkered Black Cherry
BARREL: 3.0″
OVERALL LENGTH: 6.75″
# OF MAGAZINES: 1
MAG DESCRIPTION: 7 + 1
SIGHTS: Novak
SIGHT TYPE: Fixed Sights
SAFETY FEATURES: Upswept Beavertail Grip Safety
ADDL INFO: Tritium Front Sight
ADDL INFO: Blue Slide
MFG MODEL NO: O7800XE
UPC: 098289111180