Colt Defender Lightweight .45 ACP Micro 1911, 3-inch Bull Barrel, Alloy Frame, 7+1
This Colt Defender Lightweight is a compact .45 ACP 1911 with a 3-inch bushingless bull barrel and an aluminum-alloy frame. It features fixed 3-dot sights with a Trijicon-marked front and a Novak Low-Mount rear, rear cocking serrations only, and a lowered/enlarged ejection port. The pistol has a matte dark finish, red/black checkered grip panels with molded Colt logos, and classic slide rollmarks.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratches and small blemishes are present on exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- Colt Defender Lightweight .45 ACP pistol
- 2 x 7-round steel single-stack 1911 magazines with witness holes
The Defender’s micro 1911 format pairs a 3-inch bushingless bull barrel with an aluminum-alloy Lightweight frame for a compact, carryable package. The slide carries rear cocking serrations only and a lowered, enlarged ejection port.
Sights are a fixed 3-dot setup with a Trijicon-marked dovetailed front blade and a Novak Low-Mount fixed rear, offering a clean, snag-resistant profile.
The single-action-only system includes a single-side manual thumb safety and a grip safety with a raised memory pad. A skeletonized 3-hole trigger and a skeletonized commander-style hammer complete the classic 1911 control layout.
Grip panels are red/black checkered with molded Colt logos, and the pistol wears a matte dark finish. The slide is rollmarked "COLT DEFENDER" and "LIGHTWEIGHT," with the maker’s address marked "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG.
CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A." No accessory rail is present.
Chambered in .45 ACP with a 7+1 capacity, this example includes two 7-round steel single-stack magazines with witness holes.