The Wilson Combat CA CQB Compact is a 1911-pattern semi-automatic pistol in .45 ACP with a 4" hand-fit match-grade barrel, OD Green frame, and Black Armor-Tuff finish. Two 8-round magazines are included. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Wilson Combat 
• Model: CA CQB Compact 
• Type: 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol 
• Caliber: .45 ACP 
• Barrel Length: 4 inches 
• Capacity: 8+1 rounds (includes two 8-round magazines) 
• Weight: 40 oz. (2.5 lbs.) 
• Finish Color: OD Green with Black Armor-Tuff finish 
• Grips/Stock Material: Diamond Wood Grips 
• Sights: Tritium Night Sights 
• Condition: New in Box 
   

Detailed Features 

1. Single Action Trigger: Crisp, consistent pull — what the 1911 platform is known for. Good for shooters who want a repeatable break. 
    
2. Tritium Night Sights: Factory-installed; useful in low-light without adding a light or modification. 
    
3. Hand-Fit Match-Grade Barrel: Wilson Combat's barrels are fitted individually, which is a meaningful accuracy advantage over production 1911s. 
    
4. Checkered Front Strap: Aggressive enough to hold under stress or wet conditions without being rough during extended range sessions. 
    
5. Thumb Safety: Standard 1911 thumb safety. Properly fitted on this model — no slop. 
    

Usage Scenarios 

• Home Defense and Self-Defense Carry: The 4" barrel is compact enough for carry, the tritium sights cover low-light scenarios, and 8+1 in .45 ACP is a credible defensive load. 
   
• Range and Competition: Match-grade components mean this gun can shoot better than most of its owners out of the box. It's appropriate for IDPA or similar competition formats. 
   
• Collection: Wilson Combat pistols at this level are hand-built, not mass-produced. The OD Green frame and Armor-Tuff finish hold up to use.

The Wilson Combat CQB Compact in OD Green gets predictable feedback for a pistol at this price point: the build quality is the primary reason people buy it, and most come away feeling it delivers.

Fit and finish draw the most consistent praise. Owners note that the slide-to-frame fit is tight, the trigger breaks cleanly, and the overall construction feels deliberate in a way that production 1911s don't. The match-grade barrel accuracy shows up in target groups, and the Tritium sights are appreciated as a practical factory inclusion rather than an upsell.

The .45 ACP caliber generates its usual discussion — people who choose it do so deliberately, and the CQB Compact's handling makes the recoil manageable for an experienced shooter.

Price is the main counterpoint, and it comes up consistently. Wilson Combat occupies the upper end of the 1911 market, and some buyers question whether the premium over mid-tier options is worth it. Most who own this gun argue yes, but it's a fair debate and worth researching if budget is a constraint. Customer service quality gets mixed mentions; most interactions are described positively, a few are not.