Colt Lightweight Officer .45 ACP 4.25" Stainless
The Colt Lightweight Officer combines classic 1911 design with modern carry practicality. This .45 ACP features a 4.25-inch barrel, aluminum frame, stainless steel slide, G10 grips, and Novak sights. At just 26 oz, it delivers full-size performance in a compact package perfect for concealed carry.
The Modern Concealed Carry 1911
The Colt Lightweight Officer represents a thoughtful evolution of the iconic 1911 platform, engineered specifically for today's carrier who refuses to compromise between portability and performance.
Design & Construction
This pistol pairs a lightweight aluminum alloy Defender-sized frame with a full stainless steel slide and 4.25-inch Commander-length barrel. The result is a firearm that weighs just 26 ounces unloaded—light enough for all-day carry, yet substantial enough to shoot like a full-size 1911.
Handling & Control
Key features include:
- Upswept beavertail grip safety for secure handling
- Extended thumb safety for confident operation
- Custom G10 grips in grey and black for durability and control
- Novak white dot sights for quick target acquisition
- Tuned single-action trigger for accurate, predictable breaks
Reliability & Finish
The stainless CERAKOTE finish provides exceptional corrosion resistance while maintaining a professional, understated appearance. This durable coating protects the pistol in demanding conditions without sacrificing aesthetics.
Capacity & Performance
With a 7+1 round capacity in .45 ACP, the Lightweight Officer delivers the stopping power and reliability that has made the 1911 the choice of professionals and serious shooters for over a century. Whether carried concealed or taken to the range, this pistol performs with the precision and dependability Colt is known for.
Features
- caliber: .45 acp
- capacity: 7+1
- barrel length: 4.25 inches
- overall length: 7.5 inches
- overall height: 5.125 inches
- overall width: 1.25 inches
- weight (unloaded): 26 oz
- frame material: aluminum alloy (defender-sized frame)
- trigger style: aluminum three-hole skeletonized
- trigger action: single action, semi-automatic
- trigger weight: 4.5–6 lbs
- grip: grey/black g10 grips
- front sight: novak white dot
- rear sight: novak lo-mount carry
- safety features: extended thumb safety, upswept beavertail grip safety, series 80 firing pin safety
- barrel technical: 1:16 lh, 6 groove
- upswept beavertail grip safety
