Colt Defender Lightweight Series 80 9mm, 3.0-Inch Micro 1911, Matte Black Cerakote, 2 Mags
This Colt Defender Lightweight Series 80 is a compact 9mm 1911 configured with a 3.0-inch bushingless bull barrel and full-length guide rod. It pairs a steel slide with an aluminum-alloy frame, both finished in Matte Black Cerakote, and is outfitted with a Novak low-mount rear sight and an orange fiber-optic front. The factory model number is O7802XE, and the pistol retains the Series 80 firing pin safety system.
The slide features front and rear cocking serrations, lowered and flared ejection port, and polished flats, while the frame wears checkered wood logo grips with large inlaid COLT script (no coin medallions). A beavertail grip safety with memory bump, skeletonized Commander-style hammer, and a skeletonized three-hole trigger round out the single-action controls. Typical capacity is 8+1, and two 8-round magazines are included.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol shows minor cosmetic wear marks on the finish consistent with careful handling.
What’s Included
- Blue Colt factory hard case with factory model/serial label (SKU O7802XE)
- Two 8-round 9mm single-stack steel magazines (one marked '9MM' and 'MADE IN ITALY')
This Defender configuration is purpose-built around a short 3.0-inch, bushingless bull barrel and full-length guide rod for reliable cycling in a micro 1911 format. The Series 80 firing pin safety provides its factory-correct internal safety system, and the single-action trigger is the familiar three-hole skeletonized style.
The steel slide wears a Matte Black Cerakote finish with polished flats and practical features including front and rear cocking serrations and a lowered, flared ejection port. Sight picture is clear and fast with the orange fiber-optic front paired to a Novak-marked low-mount rear.
Its aluminum-alloy frame keeps weight down and is finished to match in Matte Black Cerakote. Ergonomics include a beavertail grip safety with memory bump, a skeletonized Commander-style hammer, and checkered wood logo stocks with large inlaid COLT script (no coin medallions); the front strap is smooth.
Chambered in 9mm Luger with typical 8+1 capacity, this O7802XE variant includes two 8-round magazines. The factory case label lists the correct model and matches the frame serial, aligning this pistol with its documented configuration.