The Wilson Combat CA Stealth is a single-action 1911-pattern pistol in .45 ACP, built to California's roster requirements. It's a commander-length gun — 4-inch barrel, 7.6 inches overall — on a full-weight carbon steel frame and slide. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Wilson Combat 
• Model: CA Stealth 
• Type: Semi-Auto Pistol 
• Action: Single Action 
• Caliber: .45 ACP 
• Barrel Length: 4 inches 
• Overall Length: 7.6 inches 
• Capacity: 8 + 1 rounds (2 magazines included) 
• Weight: 39.6 oz (2.2 lbs) 
• Finish: Matte Black Armor-Tuff Finish 
• Frame Material: Carbon Steel 
• Slide Material: Carbon Steel 
• Sights: Tritium Night Sights 
   

Detailed Features 

 
Wilson Combat fits each barrel by hand to the slide and frame for improved lockup. Both frame and slide are carbon steel, which contributes to the 39.6 oz weight but also keeps felt recoil predictable in .45 ACP. The Armor-Tuff finish is a polymer-based coating applied over the steel — it's matte black, handles wear, and resists corrosion better than standard blueing. 
 
The checkered cocobolo grips provide grip purchase without being harsh in the hand. Ambidextrous thumb safety is standard. Tritium night sights are factory installed for low-light use without adding bulk to the package. 
 
Comes with two magazines. California Roster certified. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Concealed Carry: At 4 inches of barrel and commander length overall, it carries more easily than a full-size Government model while retaining most of the .45 ACP ballistics. 
• Home Defense: Night sights and 8+1 of .45 ACP handle the job without modification. 
• Range and Competition: Wilson Combat's fitment tolerances translate to consistent accuracy at distance for shooters who want a 1911 platform in competition.

Wilson Combat owners are generally willing to pay a premium and know what they're getting — build quality is the most-praised aspect of the CA Stealth without exception. Fit between slide and frame, barrel lockup, and finish quality all get specific positive mention. This isn't a gun where people complain about loose tolerances or rough edges.

Performance feedback is strong. Feeding is reliable, groupings are tight, and the gun runs consistently through extended shooting sessions. The hand-fitted match barrel does what it's supposed to.

The tritium night sights draw straightforward praise — they're visible in dark conditions and the sight picture is clean.

On the negative side, weight at 39.6 oz comes up for people considering this as an all-day carry gun. Some shooters find the steel commander length manageable; others prefer lighter polymer options for daily carry. There's no escaping the physics of a full-steel 1911.

Price is the other consistent sticking point. Wilson Combat prices reflect the custom shop work that goes into each gun, and most buyers who research the CA Stealth understand that going in. Those who find the cost hard to justify are usually comparing it to production 1911s without accounting for the hand-fitting. A few owners mention a short break-in period before the gun reaches peak smoothness, which is common with tightly-fit 1911s.