Video—Dallas NRA Show: Colt Combat Elite 1911 Pistols

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posted on May 15, 2018
Colt has released the Combat Elite Series family of pistols—and they are introducing all three models at once. 

Visually, with its two-toned look, the new Combat Elite harks back to the original model—but these new pistols have some special finishing touches and a few updates. An ambidextrous thumb safety, updated beavertail, undercut trigger guards, 25 LPI checkering on the main spring housing and the frontstrap, as well as Tritium night sights round out the main features that make this family of pistols stand out. Offered in 9 mm and .45 Colt, the three models include a 5" version, a Commander-length and Defender-length. MSRP: $1,399

 





For more, check out our video from the 2018 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Dalls, and be sure to visit colt.com

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