Colt 1911 4.25″ Holsters
The legendary Colt 1911 has always been a favorite since the first M1911 was introduced for military use in the years following World War II. The original was heavy so a lightweight, pistol chambered in 9mm was in heavy demand. The 1911 Commander was the answer to this demand, originally released in the 1950’s. With a 4.25 inch barrel, this pistol became more compact and in the recent years has continued to receive modern innovations, features, and improvements on the already legendary concept.
The Commander features a 4.25 inch barrel, with an overall length of 7.75 inches—which translates to 0.75 inches shorter than a full size 1911. This makes the Commander a great option for concealed carry, especially in our quality 4.25 inch 1911 IWB holster. With which this 1911 commander IWB holster is the best. The pistol also has a dual-recoil spring that makes shooting either the chambered 9mm or .45 ACP tamer than you might think. Reviewer rave that the 9mm, in particular, “already kick[s] politely anyway, but seem even more tamed with the Dual Spring Recoil System.” Undoubtedly, ours is the best 1911 commander holster you will ever need.
Colt’s 1911 4.25 Commander comes with three different safety features. First, the classic thumb safety which can allow for cocked and locked if you’re a shooter that likes to carry that way. Second, it comes with an upswept beavertail grip safety. Finally, it has a firing pin safety as well. Regardless of how you prefer to carry the 1911 commander kydex holster, its reliability and devotion to safety is second to none. This 1911 compact holster is the safest colt 1911 military holster you will find on the market.
Colt also released a Lightweight Commander in 2016 which introduced the Dual Spring Recoil System. The Commander comes in Blued carbon steel frame and slide or in Stainless steel. Its three-hole aluminum trigger has a 4.5 – 6 lbs pull and Novak white dot front sight with Novak Low Mount Carry rear sights. This 4.25 inch 1911 OWB holster is suitable for outside the waistband carry as well. If you are looking for the ultimate IWB holster 1911 commander then this is the 4.25 inch 1911 holster you need.