Colt Defender
Colt's Manufacturing · Pistol · Discontinued
Also known as: Defender
Overview
The Colt's Manufacturing Defender is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP, manufactured by Colt's Manufacturing.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 574 g (20.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 163 mm (6.42") |
| Barrel Length | 79 mm (3.11") |
| Height | 119 mm (4.69") |
| Width | 32 mm (1.26") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Trigger Pull | 27 N (6.1 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 11 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Slide Material | Stainless Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Finish | Stainless |
Calibers
- .45 ACP · primary — also known as .45 Auto, 45 ACP, 11.43x23mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Features: Accessory Rail, Ambidextrous Slide Stop, Textured Grip, Reversible Magazine Release, Striker Fired, Stainless Steel Slide, Polymer Frame
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
Factory finish: stainless.
Background
Colt's Manufacturing has been manufacturing firearms since 1836, making them one of the oldest continuous firearms producers in the world - a heritage of craftsmanship spanning over 189 years that is reflected in every product bearing their name.