SDS IMPORTS 1911 A1 TANKER

The Colt Commander was the first mass produced pistol with an aluminum alloy frame, and it was also the first pistol manufactured by Colt chambered for the 9mm. The Commander was indeed a 1911, but a 1911 with a shorter slide, and 4.25-inch as opposed to a 5.00-inch barrel. The Commander came about due to a request from the military for a more compact pistol, chambered in 9mm, that could be issued to officers. The Colt Commander was first produced in 1950 and was available in 9mm, 38 Super and 45 Auto.

In 1970, Colt introduced what would come to be known as the Combat Commander. The Combat Commander had a steel, as opposed to aluminum, alloy frame. To better differentiate between the two Commanders, Colt renamed the original Commander the Lightweight Commander. Both have become what clearly offers the best balance of carry comfort and shootability when it comes to the 1911. Chambered in 45 Auto, the Lightweight Commander is considered by many to be the epitome of a concealed-carry handgun

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