Wilson Combat Protector 1911 .45 ACP Full-Size Stainless, 5-Inch Government, Early Non-Railed First-Generation, Discontinued Model
This Wilson Combat Protector is a full-size, stainless-steel 1911 in .45 ACP with a 5-inch barrel. It is an early, non-railed first-generation configuration from a discontinued model line, notable for its classic Government-size build and premium Wilson Combat features. Made in the United States, it includes three 8-round magazines, original manual, factory test target, and a blue Wilson Combat soft pistol rug.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are significant markings from previous handling and signs of moderate use. The bore is bright and clean. Please refer to the pictures for a close look at the noted cosmetic wear.
What’s Included
- Three 8-round Wilson Combat 1911 magazines with bumper/base pads
- Wilson Combat 1911 Auto Maintenance Manual
- Wilson Custom Gun Test Target (15-yd benchrest)
- Michigan Pistol Sales Record (copy)
- Wilson Combat blue soft pistol rug
The Protector is built on a stainless-steel Government-length platform with brushed flats and matte rounds on the slide and frame. It features a full-length guide rod, a beveled magazine-well opening, and a high-cut under the trigger guard for improved control and handling.
Slide details include front and rear cocking serrations and a lowered and flared ejection port. The fixed three-dot sighting system uses a dovetailed white-dot front and a fixed low-mount two-dot rear sight marked by Wilson Combat.
Controls are set up with a beavertail grip safety with memory pad and an ambidextrous thumb safety. The fire-control group includes a lightweight, three-hole trigger and a skeletonized Commander-style hammer.
This is an early, non-railed first-generation Protector from a discontinued Wilson Combat line, adding clear collector interest. Documentation includes a Wilson factory test target dated November 6, 2001, and a Michigan Pistol Sales Record dated November 8, 2002.
Chambered in .45 ACP with an 8+1 capacity, this pistol comes with three Wilson Combat magazines, each equipped with base pads, along with its Wilson manual.