Sentinel


Model discontinued 2/1/2023

One of the things you can be absolutely certain of when you buy a Wilson Combat® firearm is that you are purchasing reliability. Our Sentinel® model comes with this same guarantee, plus maximum concealability.

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  • Sentinel

    One of the things you can be absolutely certain of when you buy a Wilson Combat® firearm is that you are purchasing reliability. Our Sentinel® model comes with this same guarantee, plus maximum concealability. The Sentinel® is a precisely engineered 9mm with a scant 7.25" overall length, weighing in at only 32 ounces fully loaded and ready to fire. We developed a 3.6" bull barrel for the Sentinel® with a tapered cone to concentrate as much weight as possible towards the muzzle, and coupled this with a full-length guide rod. The Sentinel® has cocking serrations on the rear of the slide and carry cuts at the front of the slide.

    Key Details
    • Available calibers: 9mm
    • Base price: $3,625 (9mm)
    • Magazine capacity: 8 rounds
    • Barrel length: 3.6"
    • Overall length: 7.2"
    • Sight radius: 5.3"
    • Height: 4.8"
    • Width: 1.3"
    • Weight empty: 35.6 oz
    • Weight loaded: 39.2 oz
    • Accuracy guarantee: 1.5" at 25 yds
    Specifications
    • Sentinel® Steel frame, 1/2" shorter than a Compact
    • High-Cut checkered frontstrap
    • High-Ride Bullet Proof® beavertail grip safety
    • Bullet Proof® thumb safety
    • 3 ½# – 4 ½# crisp trigger pull
    • Contoured magazine well
    • G10 Slimline grips
    • 3.5" Carbon Steel slide
    • Battlesight with fiber optic front sight
    • 3.6" Stainless match-grade Cone barrel, hand fit
    • Full-Length guide rod with reverse plug
    • Carry cuts
    Weights shown are close approximations. Due to slight variations in all parts and/or custom option deviations, we cannot guarantee the weight to be 100% specific on any firearm.
  • Sentinel Professional

    The Sentinel Professional is the perfect marriage of our shortest slide fighting pistol, the Sentinel, and the full-size Professional-length grip frame. This combination is preferred by many shooters looking for maximum carry concealment and shooting comfort on the range.

    The 3.6" Sentinel Professional slide (updated to allow flush-cut muzzle and reverse plug), quickly clears your carry holster on the draw, but still retains the match-grade accuracy that is the hallmark of the Wilson Combat line of custom 1911’s. With numerous custom features designed to enhance performance and cosmetics, the Sentinel Professional is a unique and practical choice for the discriminating shooter who wants a smaller carry gun with the reliability and handling of a full-size frame.

    Chambered exclusively in 9mm and .38 Super, the Sentinel Professional combines striking good looks and practical size, and, like all our hand-built custom firearms, it proudly carries Wilson Combat’s industry-leading 100% customer-satisfaction pledge.

    Easy to carry and a joy to shoot, the Sentinel Professional may be the perfect tactical option for you.

    Key Details
    • Available calibers: 9mm, 38 Super
    • Base price: $4,085 (9mm)
    • Magazine capacity: 10 rounds (9mm)
    • Barrel length: 3.6"
    • Overall length: 7.2"
    • Sight radius: 5.3"
    • Height: 5.4"
    • Width: 1.3"
    • Weight empty: 38 oz
    • Weight loaded: 41.6 oz
    • Accuracy guarantee: 1.5" at 25 yds
    Specifications
    • Professional-Size Carbon Steel frame
    • High-Cut checkered frontstrap
    • Round butt frame
    • Concealment Bullet Proof® beavertail grip safety and hammer
    • Tactical Bullet Proof® thumb safety
    • 3 ½# – 4 ½# crisp trigger pull with Medium length pad
    • Bullet Proof® magazine release
    • Wilson Combat Black Cherry Slant grips with Pewter medallions, Torx head grip screws
    • Countersunk slide stop
    • 3.6" Carbon Steel slide
    • Heavy Machine Chamfer on bottom of slide
    • Battlesight with fiber optic front sight
    • 3.6" Stainless match-grade barrel, Flush cut Reverse crown
    • Fluted chamber
    • Fluted barrel
    • 30 LPI slide top serrations
    • 40 LPI serrated rear of slide
    • Carry cuts/Ball Endmill cuts
    Weights shown are close approximations. Due to slight variations in all parts and/or custom option deviations, we cannot guarantee the weight to be 100% specific on any firearm.
  • Sentinel XL

    All seasoned concealed carriers know one simple fact-the grip of any handgun is always the most difficult part to conceal. Wilson Combat has combined our 4" Compact top end with our exclusive Sentinel sub-compact frame to create a unique everyday carry custom handgun-the Sentinel XL. The Sentinel XL has the smallest 1911 grip available with the enhanced practical accuracy and reliability a Compact slide offers.

    The reduced height Sentinel frame is ½" shorter than our standard Compact and when mated with the ultra slim G-10 grips is well suited to shooters who prefer a smaller handgun. The concealment grip safety/hammer and round butt mainspring housing selected for the Sentinel XL gives you a real advantage when it comes to daily carry and shooting comfort.

    Even though the Sentinel XL is designed for concealment, the precisely fitted slide, frame and 4" match grade barrel will give you the downrange performance you expect from a Wilson Combat custom pistol. A host of practical and cosmetic touches will make this one of your favorite carry guns.

    The 4" Compact slide allows the Sentinel XL to be offered in 9mm, .38 Super and .45 ACP calibers for a ballistic advantage over many subcompact handguns.

    Key Details
    • Available calibers: .45 ACP, 9mm, .38 Super
    • Base price: $4,240 (.45 ACP) | $4,340 (9mm)
    • Magazine capacity: 8 rounds (9mm)
    • Barrel length: 4"
    • Overall length: 7.6"
    • Sight radius: 5.6"
    • Height: 4.8"
    • Width: 1.3"
    • Weight empty: 27.6 oz
    • Weight loaded: 31.8 oz
    • Accuracy guarantee: 1.5" at 25 yds
    Specifications
    • Sentinel® Size Aluminum frame, ½" shorter than a Compact
    • 60% lighter frame than a comparable steel frame
    • High-Cut checkered frontstrap
    • Round butt frame
    • Concealment Bullet Proof® beavertail grip safety and hammer
    • Tactical Bullet Proof® thumb safety
    • 3 ½# – 4 ½# crisp trigger pull with Medium length pad
    • Contoured magazine well
    • Bullet Proof® shortened/rounded magazine release
    • Wilson Combat Black Cherry Ultra-Thin grips with Pewter medallions, Torx head grip screws
    • Countersunk slide stop
    • 4" Carbon Steel slide
    • Heavy Machine Chamfer on bottom of slide
    • Battlesight with fiber optic front sight
    • 4" Stainless match-grade barrel, Flush cut Reverse crown
    • Fluted chamber
    • Fluted barrel
    • 30 LPI slide top serrations
    • 40 LPI serrated rear of slide
    • Carry cuts/Ball Endmill cuts
    Weights shown are close approximations. Due to slight variations in all parts and/or custom option deviations, we cannot guarantee the weight to be 100% specific on any firearm.
  • Sentinel Compact

    The Sentinel Compact merges our shortest slide fighting pistol, the Sentinel, with the frame of our compact 1911 series handguns. The result is a pistol designed for accurate shooting and easy concealment. The sub-compact 3.6" Sentinel slide quickly clears your carry holster on the draw, but still retains the match-grade accuracy that is the hallmark of the Wilson Combat line of custom 1911’s. With numerous custom features designed to enhance shooting performance and cosmetics, the Sentinel Compact is the ideal all-around size for many shooters seeking a concealed carry 1911.

    Chambered exclusively in 9mm and .38 Super, the Sentinel Compact combines precision, reliability and attention to detail in a practical, concealable size. Like all of our hand-built custom firearms the Sentinel Compact proudly carries Wilson Combat’s industry leading, 100% customer-satisfaction pledge.

    Key Details
    • Available calibers: 9mm, .38 Super
    • Base price: $4,085 (9mm)
    • Magazine capacity: 8 rounds (9mm)
    • Barrel length: 3.6"
    • Overall length: 7.2"
    • Sight radius: 5.3"
    • Height: 5.1"
    • Width: 1.3"
    • Weight empty: 36.8 oz
    • Weight loaded: 40.2 oz
    • Accuracy guarantee: 1.5" at 25 yds
    Specifications
    • Compact-Size Carbon Steel frame
    • High-Cut checkered frontstrap
    • Round butt frame
    • Concealment Bullet Proof® beavertail grip safety and hammer
    • Tactical Bullet Proof® thumb safety
    • 3 ½# – 4 ½# crisp trigger pull with Medium length pad
    • Bullet Proof® magazine release
    • Wilson Combat Black Cherry Slant grips with Pewter medallions, Torx head grip screws
    • Countersunk slide stop
    • 3.6" Carbon Steel slide
    • Heavy Machine Chamfer on bottom of slide
    • Battlesight with fiber optic front sight
    • 3.6" Stainless atch-grade barrel, Flush cut Reverse crown
    • Fluted chamber
    • Fluted barrel
    • 30 LPI slide top serrations
    • 40 LPI serrated rear of slide
    • Carry cuts/Ball Endmill cuts
    Weights shown are close approximations. Due to slight variations in all parts and/or custom option deviations, we cannot guarantee the weight to be 100% specific on any firearm.
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