Wilson Combat Supergrade Commander Special 9mm 4.25″ 1911 Pistol CA PPT OK
SOLD FOR: $6,575
LSB#: 240321BY005
Make: Wilson Combat
Model: Supergrade Commander Special
Serial Number: WC26524
Year of Manufacture: 2020
Caliber: 9mm
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto Pistol with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 4 1/4” Stainless Match Grade Barrel
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade with a blaze orange ring surrounding a tritium lamp dovetailed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a Wilson Combat branded lo-mount style “U” notch dovetailed and double screw-set to the rear of the slide. The lamp is bright. The top of the slide is serrated and the back of the slide is finely checkered for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece gloss finished deluxe burl desert ironwood with sterling silver medallions. There are some light handling marks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Black
Finish Originality: Original. This pistol has optional upgrades from Wilson Combat, see Assessment.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In my opinion, this bore is a 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are light handling marks and some faint operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide is snug. We did not fire this handgun. As with all firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a gray Wilson soft case, paperwork including the manual, test target, QC checklist, and five 10-round magazines.
Our Assessment: The 1911 and 1911-A1 pistols served the military of the United States from 1911 to 1985, through two World Wars and the Korean and Vietnam wars. They gained a reputation as a reliable handgun with plenty of stopping power, and are held in high regard by those who have used them. The design was the end-result of a series of developments by famous gun designer John Browning, starting with the Model 1900. The advances made by Browning were revolutionary at the time, and were so successful that they are considered commonplace today. Browning not only developed first a pivoting and then a tilting barrel to allow for a locked system, he developed the concept of “the slide”, which is now synonymous with semi-automatic handguns.
As with any hobby, with the 1911 you can go as far as your pocketbook will take you. Just about every brand has a 1911 on offer and they range from entry-level to high-end, this example is one of the latter. Wilson Combat is among a small group of the best manufacturers of custom and semi-custom 1911s in the world including Nighthawk Custom, Ed Brown and Les Baer. This pistol is an excellent example of why they have earned this reputation. The fit and finish are next level and Wilson Combat has combined the most desired upgrades including front and back strap checkering, extended indexing beavertail grip safety, extended beveled magazine well, extended ambidextrous thumb safety, night sights and skeletonized hammer and trigger with their legendary craftsmanship quality. Many of the hard edges are beveled, the top of the slide is serrated, and the rear of the slide is checkered because details matter. This one has non-standard optional upgrade work by Wilson including the laser engraved markings, bullet proof magazine well, countersunk slide stop, 30 LPI slide top serrations, 40 LPI checkering on the rear of the slide, bullet proof safety, and Wilson/Ameriglo sights. Custom markings have also been added, the standard right side slide markings are “COMMANDER SPECIAL” but this one has been upgraded to “SUPERGRADE COMMANDER”. All of the features combine for a pistol that is not only damn good looking but should shoot damn well too! This pistol looks nearly brand new and is in Excellent condition. If you’ve been looking to get a premium-quality 1911, you can’t do much better than this. Not only is this pistol absolutely gorgeous, but the numerous tactical upgrades make it ideal for home defense, daily carry or just a fun day at the range. Please see our photos and good luck!
Some are hot, some are not, but thankfully most can be shot!
-Red
