The Colt Combat Elite Commander is a Commander-length 1911-style semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm, built around a 4.25-inch barrel. It combines a two-tone TT Elite finish with a Series 80 internal safety and a set of factory night sights, giving it a more modern setup than a standard 1911. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Colt 
• Model: Combat Elite Commander 
• Caliber: 9mm 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 9+1 
• Barrel Length: 4.25" 
• Finish: Two-Tone (Silver / Black) 
   

Detailed Features 

• Novak Night Sights, with a front Novak Night sight and a Novak Low Mount rear sight for low-light aiming 
• Ambidextrous manual safety lets left- and right-handed shooters run the controls the same way 
• Series 80 firing pin block adds a mechanical layer of drop safety to the standard 1911 design 
• Upswept beavertail grip safety for a higher grip and reduced hammer bite 
• Sold as a factory blemished unit, new production with only minor cosmetic imperfections

Commander-length 1911s like the Combat Elite are popular with owners who want a 1911 that is a bit easier to carry than a full Government Model without giving up much in the way of shootability. The 4.25-inch barrel is a common middle ground that owners describe as a good balance between concealment and sight radius.

The factory night sights get consistent praise since aftermarket night sights add real cost on most 1911s, and having them installed from Colt is seen as a value add. The ambidextrous safety is appreciated by left-handed shooters in particular, and the Series 80 firing pin block gives some owners extra peace of mind carrying with a round chambered.

Two-tone finishes hold up well to normal handling, and the beavertail grip safety is generally described as comfortable, reducing hammer bite that some shooters get on standard 1911 grip safeties.