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The Colt Lightweight Officer is a modern take on a classic single-action platform, built for shooters who want the handling and firepower of a full-size .45 Auto in a trim, carry-friendly package. This is a working gun—one you can trust on your hip every day and run hard at the range without hesitation. It pairs a lightweight aluminum alloy frame (the Defender size) with a stainless steel 4.25-inch Commander-length barrel and slide, delivering the balance between portability and the ballistics you expect from a .45.
At 26 ounces unloaded, the Lightweight Officer splits the difference between pocket guns and service pistols. The 7+1 magazine capacity gives you reasonable firepower without the bulk of full-size steel frames. Colt finished the gun in stainless CERAKOTE—a hard, corrosion-resistant coating that's both practical and understated. You'll find Novak white-dot sights up front and Novak low-mount carry sights in back, set up for combat accuracy without needless height. The three-hole skeletonized aluminum trigger breaks at 4.5 to 6 pounds, tuned for clean, controlled single-action work. G10 grips (grey and black) give you a secure grip in all conditions, and the extended thumb safety plus upswept beavertail grip safety—along with Series 80 firing-pin safety—let you carry with confidence.
This is a .45 Auto for concealed carry, range use, or both. If you've shot 1911s before, you know what to expect: reliable locked-breech operation, ergonomics refined over a century, and the stopping authority of a proven cartridge. If you're new to single-action pistols, the Lightweight Officer rewards good technique and gives you something you'll genuinely enjoy shooting.
| Caliber | .45 Auto |
| Barrel Length | 4.25 inches (108 mm) |
| Barrel Rifling | 1:16 left-hand, 6-groove |
| Overall Length | 7.5 inches (191 mm) |
| Overall Height | 5.125 inches (130 mm) |
| Overall Width | 1.25 inches (32 mm) |
| Unloaded Weight | 26 ounces (737 g) |
| Magazine Capacity | 7 rounds (8+1 with round in chamber) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum alloy (Defender size) |
| Slide Material | Stainless steel |
| Finish | Stainless CERAKOTE |
| Action | Single-action semi-automatic, locked breech |
| Trigger Type | Aluminum three-hole skeletonized |
| Trigger Weight | 4.5–6 lbs (20–26.6 N) |
| Safeties | Extended thumb safety, upswept beavertail grip safety, Series 80 firing-pin safety |
| Front Sight | Novak white-dot |
| Rear Sight | Novak lo-mount carry |
| Grips | G10 (grey/black) |
Yes. The aluminum alloy frame and 4.25-inch barrel make it lighter and more compact than a full-size 1911, while the stainless steel slide and 26-ounce unloaded weight keep it robust. The upswept beavertail grip safety and Novak lo-mount carry sights are designed with everyday carry in mind.
The Lightweight Officer comes with a 7-round magazine. Loaded and ready to go, you'll carry 8 rounds total (7 in the magazine plus 1 in the chamber).
Yes. The gun includes three safeties: an extended thumb safety, an upswept beavertail grip safety, and a Series 80 firing-pin safety. Combined with the single-action trigger, these give you multiple layers of protection against unintended discharge.
The Lightweight Officer comes standard with Novak white-dot front sights and Novak lo-mount carry rear sights, built for both speed and accuracy in typical defensive and target scenarios.
SKU: 198467473 • Weight: 3.86oz
Availability: In Stock
The Colt Lightweight Officer is a modern take on a classic single-action platform, built for shooters who want the handling and firepower of a full-size .45 Auto in a trim, carry-friendly package. This is a working gun—one you can trust on your hip every day and run hard at the range without hesitation. It pairs a lightweight aluminum alloy frame (the Defender size) with a stainless steel 4.25-inch Commander-length barrel and slide, delivering the balance between portability and the ballistics you expect from a .45.
At 26 ounces unloaded, the Lightweight Officer splits the difference between pocket guns and service pistols. The 7+1 magazine capacity gives you reasonable firepower without the bulk of full-size steel frames. Colt finished the gun in stainless CERAKOTE—a hard, corrosion-resistant coating that's both practical and understated. You'll find Novak white-dot sights up front and Novak low-mount carry sights in back, set up for combat accuracy without needless height. The three-hole skeletonized aluminum trigger breaks at 4.5 to 6 pounds, tuned for clean, controlled single-action work. G10 grips (grey and black) give you a secure grip in all conditions, and the extended thumb safety plus upswept beavertail grip safety—along with Series 80 firing-pin safety—let you carry with confidence.
This is a .45 Auto for concealed carry, range use, or both. If you've shot 1911s before, you know what to expect: reliable locked-breech operation, ergonomics refined over a century, and the stopping authority of a proven cartridge. If you're new to single-action pistols, the Lightweight Officer rewards good technique and gives you something you'll genuinely enjoy shooting.
| Caliber | .45 Auto |
| Barrel Length | 4.25 inches (108 mm) |
| Barrel Rifling | 1:16 left-hand, 6-groove |
| Overall Length | 7.5 inches (191 mm) |
| Overall Height | 5.125 inches (130 mm) |
| Overall Width | 1.25 inches (32 mm) |
| Unloaded Weight | 26 ounces (737 g) |
| Magazine Capacity | 7 rounds (8+1 with round in chamber) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum alloy (Defender size) |
| Slide Material | Stainless steel |
| Finish | Stainless CERAKOTE |
| Action | Single-action semi-automatic, locked breech |
| Trigger Type | Aluminum three-hole skeletonized |
| Trigger Weight | 4.5–6 lbs (20–26.6 N) |
| Safeties | Extended thumb safety, upswept beavertail grip safety, Series 80 firing-pin safety |
| Front Sight | Novak white-dot |
| Rear Sight | Novak lo-mount carry |
| Grips | G10 (grey/black) |
Yes. The aluminum alloy frame and 4.25-inch barrel make it lighter and more compact than a full-size 1911, while the stainless steel slide and 26-ounce unloaded weight keep it robust. The upswept beavertail grip safety and Novak lo-mount carry sights are designed with everyday carry in mind.
The Lightweight Officer comes with a 7-round magazine. Loaded and ready to go, you'll carry 8 rounds total (7 in the magazine plus 1 in the chamber).
Yes. The gun includes three safeties: an extended thumb safety, an upswept beavertail grip safety, and a Series 80 firing-pin safety. Combined with the single-action trigger, these give you multiple layers of protection against unintended discharge.
The Lightweight Officer comes standard with Novak white-dot front sights and Novak lo-mount carry rear sights, built for both speed and accuracy in typical defensive and target scenarios.
SKU: 198467473 • Weight: 3.86oz