Colt Lightweight Officer .45 ACP 4.25-Inch Pistol

Description

Built around the 1911 pattern, the Colt Lightweight Officer is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP. Its 4.25-inch barrel places it in a configuration suited to range and carry contexts. We stock this model for shooters who want a compact 1911 with a familiar single-action operating system and defined controls.

Key Specifications

• The pistol is chambered in .45 ACP, a cartridge associated with the 1911 platform.
• The barrel measures 4.25 inches, providing the defining dimensions of this Officer configuration.
• The action is semi-automatic with a single-action operating system.
• The exterior uses a stainless Cerakote finish for its documented surface treatment.
• The grips are made from G10, adding a distinct grip material to the platform.
• The pistol uses fixed sights for a consistent sighting arrangement.
• Unloaded weight is 26 ounces, keeping the listed configuration relatively light.
• The pistol includes one magazine.
• The controls include a thumb safety and an upswept beavertail grip safety.

The G10 grips give the pistol a clear material distinction, while the stainless Cerakote finish contributes to the two-tone appearance identified in the product data. The aluminum three-hole skeletonized trigger is listed with a 4.5 to 6 pound trigger weight. Novak sights are identified in the source data, while the general sight type is fixed. This is the 1911 configuration we would point toward when a shooter values established controls, a 4.25-inch barrel, and a lighter listed weight. The Colt Lightweight Officer remains the focus.