Supergrade Commander Special 1911 Handguns

The Wilson Combat Supergrade Commander Special is a custom 1911 built for discerning carry shooters and collectors. With a 4.25" match-grade barrel, hand-fitted components, and classic styling upgrades like the white-gold bead front sight and USGI-style controls, this pistol marries tradition with performance in rare, heirloom-quality form.

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• Features

  The Wilson Combat Commander Special is the newest addition, showcasing the skill and vision of our master pistolsmiths. Designed as a classic Commander 1911 carry pistol, it blends timeless styling with modern precision and custom features preferred by serious shooters.

  Each pistol begins with an in-house machined, forged steel frame and slide, hand-fitted by seasoned Supergrade craftsmen. An oversized Wilson Combat 4.25" match-grade bushing barrel is expertly tuned for superb reliability and accuracy, ensuring the Commander Special performs flawlessly in defensive carry or range use.

  Exclusive details set this model apart, including a white-gold bead front sight, retro USGI-style thumb safety, and a bobbed beavertail grip safety paired with a traditional rowel hammer. The slide features USGI-pattern rear cocking serrations, enhancing both function and the pistol’s classic 1911 look.

  The Commander Special is offered in a fully hand-polished blued finish or an elegant stainless-and-blue two-tone, highlighting its traditional styling and premium craftsmanship. Fancy burl walnut grips and a deeply crowned muzzle complete this heirloom-quality firearm.

  For shooters seeking the finest custom 1911 carry gun available today- one with unmatched reliability, accuracy, and legacy- the Wilson Combat Commander Special delivers a true Supergrade experience.

  Key Details

  • Available calibers: .45 ACP, 9mm
  • Base price (Armor-Tuff): $7,527 (.45 ACP) | $7,664 (9mm)
  • Blued (upgrade): $8,277 (.45 ACP) | $8,414 (9mm)
  • Two-Tone (upgrade): $8,352 (.45 ACP) | $8,487 (9mm)
  • Magazine capacity: 8 rounds (.45 ACP)
  • Barrel length: 4.25"
  • Overall length: 7.85
  • Sight radius: 5.95"
  • Height: 5.6"
  • Width: 1.3"
  • Weight empty: 37.2 oz
  • Weight loaded: 43.1 oz
  • Accuracy guarantee: 1.5" at 25 yards
  • Base SKUs: SGCAT-COM-45, SGCAT-COM-9

  Specifications

  • Professional-Size Carbon Steel Round-Butt frame
  • Blued Frame with polished sides of frame
  • 30 LPI High Cut checkered frontstrap
  • Contoured magazine well Bobbed High-Ride Bullet Proof® beavertail grip safety
  • Commander hammer Bullet Proof® Retro checkered thumb safety
  • 3 ½# -4 ½# crisp trigger pull with medium-length pad
  • Bullet Proof® magazine release
  • Deluxe Burl Wood Smooth grips with Sterling Silver medallions
  • 4.25" Carbon Steel slide
  • Blued slide with polished sides of slide
  • Heavy machine chamfer on bottom of slide
  • Battlesight with White Gold Bead front sight
  • 4.25" Stainless match grade barrel, flush-cut reverse crown
  • Thick flange bushing, reverse crown
  • Full-length guide rod Fluted chamber
  • Flat top slide Forward angled rear cocking serrations
  • Ball cuts

  Weights shown are close approximations. Due to slight variations in all parts and/or deviations in custom options, we cannot guarantee the weight to be 100% accurate for any firearm.

  Due to current demand, components may be substituted to complete your firearm in a timelier manner.

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  Photos may include features and/or upgrades not included in the base model and price.

• Video: Introducing the Supergrade Commander Special

• Supergrade Commander Special FAQs

  What is the Wilson Combat Commander Special? The Commander Special is a Supergrade 1911 model, hand-built by Wilson Combat Master Pistolsmiths. It combines classic Commander 1911 styling with match-grade accuracy and custom Supergrade features.

  What barrel length does the Commander Special use? It features a 4.25-inch match-grade bushing barrel, hand-fitted for maximum accuracy and reliability.

  What finishes are available on the Commander Special? You can order this model in a fully hand-polished blued finish or an elegant stainless steel and blued two-tone option.

  What custom features make this 1911 unique? The Commander Special includes a white-gold bead front sight, retro USGI-style thumb safety, bobbed beavertail grip safety with a rowel hammer, USGI rear cocking serrations, burl walnut grips, and a deeply crowned muzzle.

  Is the Commander Special suitable for concealed carry? Yes. As a Commander-size 1911, its 4.25" barrel and refined ergonomics make it ideal for serious shooters seeking a practical yet heirloom-quality carry pistol.

  How does the Commander Special compare to other Supergrade 1911 models? The Commander Special offers the same hand-built precision as all Supergrades but with unique styling details and a Commander-length slide for carry balance.

  Can the Commander Special be further customized? Unlike standard Wilson Combat builds, Supergrade models are produced with a fixed set of premium features to ensure absolute consistency and quality. Customers may select from available finishes, but additional modifications are not offered.

  What accuracy guarantee comes with the Commander Special? Like all Wilson Combat 1911 pistols, the Commander Special is guaranteed for 1-inch accuracy at 25 yards, backed by Wilson Combat’s lifetime service policy.