What is a Wiley Clapp colt?
Inspired and built with legendary gun writer Wiley Clapp, a 9MM pistol that even he could love. This gun features the Series 70™ firing system paired with a lightweight aluminum frame and carbon steel Commander slide. The upswept beavertail grip safety and oval grips with fingerprint checkering pair comfort with style.
Is the 1911 still a good gun?
Modern pistol designs have made the 1911 obsolete in its role as a combat sidearm. It’s finicky and demands constant attention that a warfighter can’t afford to offer. But when it’s tuned and running well, it’s the most accurate pistol out there. Warnings aside, the pistol’s appeal is strong and romantic.
What kind of gun is a Wiley Clapp 1911?
Some of the most recent are Colt’s line of Wiley Clapp 1911s, including the Wiley Clapp CCO, Lightweight Commander, Stainless Commander and Government Model. Wiley Clapp served in the U.S. Army and as a police officer for many years.
What is the best 45 ACP 1911 for concealed carry?
Take charge of your concealed carry with this expertly crafted Colt Wiley Clapp Stainless Commander .45 ACP 1911. The Colt Wiley Clapp Stainless Commander, a TALO exclusive, features “Everything you need, nothing you don’t” when it comes to .45 ACP protection.
What kind of barrel does the colt Wiley Clapp stainless commander have?
The Colt Wiley Clapp Stainless Commander has a 4.25-inch, stainless, National Match barrel. The recoil system is just the way John Moses Browning designed it. I mean, why screw around with something that has worked just fine for 100-plus years?
What is a lightweight commander 1911?
The Commander was an instant hit with those 1911 aficionados who wanted a smaller, lighter pistol for concealed or uniformed carry. In 1970, Colt introduced the steel-framed Combat Commander and the original pistol was re-baptized as the Lightweight Commander.
