Dan Wesson Commander Classic Bobtail 45 ACP
California-legal 1911 Commander in stainless steel with bobbed frame, Tritium night sights, and match-grade barrel. Compact 4.25-inch profile ideal for concealed carry with 8-round capacity.
The Dan Wesson Commander Classic Bobtail: American 1911 Excellence
The Commander Classic Bobtail represents a return to what made the 1911 platform legendary—refined, purposeful engineering in a compact package. This is a Series 70-style pistol built for shooters who understand that smaller doesn't mean compromised.
Design and Construction
Forged stainless steel slide and frame provide corrosion resistance and durability. The flat surfaces are hand-polished with contrasting bead-blasted rounds, creating both visual appeal and functional texture for reliable grip. The bobbed mainspring housing—a signature Ed Brown feature—reduces overall length and snag profile without sacrificing function.
Sights and Controls
Fixed 3-dot Tritium night sights ensure visibility in low light. The slide features a round-top profile with lowered and flared ejection port for reliable feeding and extraction. Controls include an extended tactical thumb safety, tactical hammer, and extended serrated magazine catch for positive manipulation.
Trigger and Internals
A long K-style trigger, match-grade sear, and match-grade barrel with bushing deliver the crisp, predictable break serious shooters demand. Internal extractor design and a tuned, machined frame ensure reliability across ammunition types.
Ergonomics and Capacity
The Ed Brown memory groove grip safety and 25 LPI checkering provide secure purchase in any grip. A beveled magwell aids rapid reloads. The 4.25-inch barrel keeps overall length at 8 inches—ideal for concealed carry—while the 8-round magazine capacity balances firepower and concealability.
California Compliance
One of the few 1911 models meeting California's stringent requirements, the Commander Classic Bobtail serves shooters in restricted jurisdictions without compromise.
Features
- stainless steel slide
- flats are brushed and rounds are bead blasted
- snag-free tritium sights
- bobbed mainspring housing
- novak 3dot tritium night sight
- california compliant
