Colt Lightweight Commander Wiley Clapp Series 70 9mm, TALO Exclusive
This Colt Lightweight Commander Wiley Clapp edition is a TALO-exclusive, Series 70-pattern 1911 chambered in 9mm. It combines a 4.25 in stainless, bushing-fitted barrel with an aluminum alloy frame to keep weight down while preserving classic Commander balance. Purpose-built details include a brass-bead front sight, an extra-wide 0.170 in U-notch rear, machine-checkered frontstrap, and Tactical Oval grips with Colt logo and a distinctive "9" motif.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This example shows very minimal use and wear. It appears extremely well maintained and likely saw little range time.
What’s Included
- Colt factory hard case (blue)
- Colt Safety and Instruction Manual (Series 70/Model O)
- 1x 9-round steel single-stack 9mm 1911 magazine
This Wiley Clapp TALO edition follows the Series 70 layout and 1911 platform, pairing a single-action, short-recoil system with a Commander-length 4.25 in stainless steel barrel and a traditional barrel bushing. The slide is blued with rear cocking serrations only and a lowered/flared ejection port, while the frame is lightweight aluminum alloy with a black anodized finish.
Sight configuration is optimized for fast alignment: a low-mount fixed rear sight with a wide 0.170 in U-notch and set screw, matched to a dovetailed ramp front with a brass bead. The frontstrap is machine-checkered to enhance grip purchase.
Controls and fire-control parts are thoughtfully specified, including a solid long trigger, a Commander-style rowel hammer, a left-side thumb safety, and a beavertail grip safety. Capacity is approximately 9+1 in 9mm.
Distinctive Wiley Clapp elements include the Tactical Oval grip panels with COLT logo and a "9" motif, as well as the series-specific "WC" serial code format. This limited TALO Exclusive was made in the United States.