Colt Lightweight Commander XSE .38 Super, 4.25 in, Two-Tone, 2005, 9+1, Factory Case and 2 Mags
This Colt Lightweight Commander XSE in .38 Super combines a brushed stainless slide with a matte aluminum alloy frame for a purposeful two-tone build. Made in 2005 in the USA, it features the Commander-length 4.25 in bushing barrel, classic 1911 single-action controls, and comes complete with its factory case, manual, and two Colt 9-round magazines.
As an XSE-series Commander, it brings practical enhancements such as diagonal front and rear cocking serrations, a lowered and flared ejection port, and a long, three-hole aluminum trigger. Fixed, low-mount 3-dot sights, a skeletonized ring hammer, and double-diamond checkered hardwood grips round out a clean, carryable package in a scarce .38 Super chambering.
The frame is aluminum alloy with a matte finish, paired to a brushed/matte stainless slide for a durable, two-tone appearance. Controls include a checkered magazine release, thumb safety, and grip safety, with a flat, vertically serrated mainspring housing and a smooth front strap. Capacity is 9+1 with single-stack Colt .38 Super magazines.
This 1911-pattern Commander retains the standard recoil spring plug and a traditional bushing barrel configuration. The case label confirms the model 04540XSE in .38 Super, and the pistol ships with the Colt MK IV/Series 80 Safety & Instruction Manual along with two factory magazines.
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: There are minor scratches and blemishes on the exterior surfaces.
What's Included
- Factory Colt blue molded hard case with model 04540XSE label
- Colt MK IV/Series 80 Safety & Instruction Manual
- Two factory Colt 9-round .38 Super single-stack magazines
The XSE feature set is evident throughout: front and rear diagonal cocking serrations aid slide manipulation, while the lowered and flared ejection port supports consistent extraction and ejection. The long, three-hole aluminum trigger and skeletonized ring hammer deliver a crisp, familiar 1911 feel.
Sight picture is straightforward and fast, with a front post featuring a white dot and a low-mount, dovetailed rear with two white dots. Grip interface is classic and secure thanks to double-diamond checkered hardwood panels, complemented by a smooth front strap and a flat, vertically serrated mainspring housing.
Chambered in .38 Super with a 9+1 capacity, this Commander-length 1911 uses a 4.25 in bushing barrel and a standard recoil spring plug, maintaining the traditional 1911 setup. The two-tone stainless-over-alloy construction balances durability and carry-friendly handling, and the pistol includes the original factory case and documentation.