Wilson Combat Supergrade Commander Special
Wilson Combat · Pistol · In Production · 2018
Also known as: Supergrade Commander Special
Overview
The Wilson Combat Supergrade Commander Special is a hand-fitted, semi-automatic 1911-pattern pistol chambered in .45 ACP. It pairs a Commander-length 4.25-inch match-grade bushing barrel and carbon-steel slide with a Professional-size round-butt carbon-steel frame for a shootable, concealable custom carry gun. Built to Wilson Combat's Supergrade standard, it features a hand-fitted match barrel with reverse crown, 30-LPI checkered frontstrap, bobbed beavertail grip safety, a tuned single-action trigger, a white-gold bead front sight, and burl walnut grips, backed by a 1.5-inch-at-25-yards accuracy guarantee.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1055 g (37.2 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 1222 g (43.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 199 mm (7.83") |
| Barrel Length | 108 mm (4.25") |
| Height | 142 mm (5.59") |
| Width | 33 mm (1.30") |
| Sight Radius | 151 mm (5.94") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Trigger Pull | 18 N (4.0 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 8 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 260 m/s (853 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 477 J (352 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1500 m (1640 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Two Tone |
Calibers
- .45 ACP · primary — also known as .45 Auto, 45 ACP, 11.43x23mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Thumb Safety, Grip Safety, Half Cock Notch
- Features: Match Grade Barrel, Hand Fitted, Beavertail Grip Safety, Checkered Frontstrap, White Gold Bead Front Sight, Commander Length Slide, Burl Walnut Grips
Service history
Operators
- Civilian market · adopted 2018
Production
Production years: 2018-present
Low-volume hand-built custom production
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Wilson Combat
Notes
Combines the reduced Commander-length barrel and slide with the compact round-butt Professional frame. Also offered in 9mm. Finishes include Armor-Tuff, hand-polished blued, and stainless/blued two-tone.
Background
Wilson Combat, founded by Bill Wilson in 1977, built its reputation on tuned 1911 pistols; the Supergrade line represents the company's flagship hand-fitted grade, with the Commander Special blending a shortened slide and compact frame for everyday carry.