Description
The Wilson Combat Sentinel XL is a precision-built subcompact 1911 chambered in .45 ACP, pairing the smallest 1911 grip frame Wilson Combat produces with a 4 inch match-grade fluted stainless barrel and Compact-length slide, making it the purpose-engineered .45 ACP carry 1911 for shooters who want full-caliber performance in a package that disappears under a cover garment. This subcompact .45 ACP Commander 1911 delivers Wilson Combat’s 1.5 inch at 25-yard accuracy guarantee in a platform weighing just 27.6 ounces empty.
Key Features
Brand: Wilson Combat
Model: Sentinel XL
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action: Single action, 1911 platform
Barrel: 4 in. stainless match-grade, fluted with fluted barrel hood, flush cut reverse crown
Frame: Sentinel-size aluminum, half inch shorter than a standard Compact
Overall Length: 7.6 in.
Height: 4.8 in.
Width: 1.3 in.
Weight Empty: 27.6 oz.
Weight Loaded: 31.8 oz.
Capacity: 6 rounds, .45 ACP
Trigger Pull: 3.5 to 4.5 lb., medium length pad
Safety: Tactical Bullet Proof single right-hand thumb safety
Grip Safety: Concealment Bullet Proof beavertail
Sights: Green fiber optic front, Wilson Battlesight fixed carry rear
Slide Top: 30 LPI longitudinal serrations
Rear Slide: 40 LPI cocking serrations
Front Strap: 30 LPI high-cut checkering
Frame Style: Round butt
Finish: Armor-Tuff
Accuracy Guarantee: 1.5 in. at 25 yards
Included: 2 Wilson Combat magazines, soft case
Made in U.S.A.
Special Features
The Sentinel-size aluminum frame is half an inch shorter in grip height than Wilson Combat’s standard Compact frame, producing the smallest 1911 grip footprint available while still accepting a full 6-round .45 ACP magazine and feeding with the same reliability standard as a full-size Wilson Combat build
The 4 inch stainless match-grade barrel and fluted barrel hood carry a consistent machined detail through the lockup, with the fluted chamber and bull barrel profile tightening barrel-to-slide fit for the accuracy performance that backs Wilson Combat’s 1.5 inch at 25-yard guarantee
The Wilson Battlesight fixed carry rear features a deep U-notch for fast target acquisition in carry and defensive scenarios, and the leading edge of the rear sight is machined with a positive shelf that allows reliable one-handed slide cycling against a belt or holster
The green fiber optic front sight draws the eye immediately under any lighting condition where ambient light is present, giving the shooter a fast, high-contrast aiming point that outperforms standard black blade front sights across a wide range of shooting environments
The Concealment Bullet Proof beavertail grip safety is contoured and relieved for a high thumb grip without hammer bite, keeping the shooting hand locked high on the frame for consistent control through every round in the magazine
The aluminum frame construction removes 14 ounces compared to a comparable steel-framed 1911 of the same size, a reduction that makes a measurable difference across a full day of carry without sacrificing the structural integrity of the receiver
Practical Benefits
Concealed carry shooters who want to run a full-caliber .45 ACP without accepting the grip bulk of a Government or Commander frame get a platform that conceals like a subcompact while shooting like a Compact
The round butt frame and slim 1.3 inch width make inside-the-waistband carry comfortable across a full work day, and the 27.6 ounce empty weight keeps fatigue from building on the support side of the belt
The green fiber optic front paired with the Battlesight rear gives you a carry-tuned sight picture that is fast in daylight and still usable in transitional light where a plain black front sight begins to disappear
Two Wilson Combat magazines included with the pistol give you a complete, ready-to-carry setup straight out of the soft case without needing to source additional feeding equipment before your first range session
Whether you carry the Sentinel XL daily, bring it to the range as your primary .45 ACP, or add it to a Wilson Combat collection, your pistol arrives verified accurate to 1.5 inches at 25 yards with Wilson Combat’s guarantee behind every detail of the build
The Wilson Combat Sentinel XL in .45 ACP is a smart addition for the experienced carry shooter or 1911 enthusiast who wants Wilson Combat’s proven build quality, full-caliber performance, and a subcompact footprint all in one factory-custom package.
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