Colt Mfg Defender Combat Elite .45 ACP Single 3.0 8+1 Black G10 Half C - Stainless/Silver, 7+1 Rounds, Composite Grips, Night Sights

Very nice Colt defender. The upgrades work well on this pistol. Fast shipping.

A very nice handgun.I have wanted one for a long time..
Very good quality and the pricing was great from Bud's.

I’m a sucker for 1911s. I do like some polymer pistols, but I love all-metal guns more. I especially love carry-size, American-made 1911s like this Colt Combat Elite Defender. One requirement I have for my 1911s is an ambi safety. If I ever need to shoot left-handed, I’m going to be glad it’s there. Plus, 1911s with ambi safeties just look much better in my opinion. You don’t have that weird space that looks like something should go there. I was always a fan of the regular Colt Defender, but I never pulled the trigger because it didn’t have an ambi safety. So, when I saw that this Combat Elite Defender had an ambi safety, I immediately bought it. It’s a beautiful gun. Typical top-notch Colt craftsmanship. The look of the polished flats and blacked-out rounds is hot. The Novak nights sights work great. The weight of the gun helps with the recoil. The front strap checkering helps your grip. It’s easily concealable. I love everything about it. I’m even considering getting the Commander version. As always, Buds had it in stock and at the best price. They’ve been my go-to for a long time, and that’ll never change.

This is a beautiful handgun. Excellent fit and finish and it shoots very tight groups in my experience. With it being all stainless, it is on the heavier side, but that is a trade off when it comes to managing recoil. Initially, it was a little finicky on certain hollowpoints, but after a few magazines the ION Bond coating wore off the feed ramp and it now feeds anything and everything I put in it. Its an outstanding concealed carry option and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys the 1911 platform and would like a smaller option for summer time.