Everybody loves a bull barrel! Bringing the heavy, match-grade barrel from our Officer-size ECO to a bit bigger platform, the Enhanced Commander Pistol is a 4” gun that conceals well but is a tack-driver at the range.
With a compact, stainless steel slide and a forged aluminum frame, weight is kept to a svelte 29 oz. Our new tapered G10 grips and a bobtailed frame enhance its ergonomics, affording shooters with smaller hands an easier reach to the trigger.
A tri-topped slide wears aggressive side serrations and a top rib to knock down glare, while our new U-notch rear sight is matched to our brass-beaded front sight.
The bull barrel itself is flush-cut to make for easier disassembly and has a 30 degree crown. With a similar recoil system to the ECO, it has a flat wire recoil spring that is rated for 15,000 rounds – three times the round count of a typical 1911 dual recoil spring setup.
With a compact size that melts away when concealed and a beefy bull barrel, the ECP is an ideal 1911 for everyday carry.
Caliber: .45 ACP
Magazine Capacity: 8
Frame Material: Forged Aluminum
Slide Finish: Duty Finish
Grips: G10
Overall Length: 7.64 in
Barrel Length: 4
Height: 5.4 in
Width: 1.25 in
Weight: 29 oz
Trigger Mech: Single Action
Front Sight: Brass front
Rear Sight: U Notch
Safety: Manual thumb safety, grip safety
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 45 ACP (45 Auto) was designed by John Browning in 1905 for his prototype semiautomatic pistol that eventually became the legendary Colt 1911, using a .452-inch bullet. Browning proposed a 200-grain bullet; U.S. Army Ordnance, smarting from reports of poor performance of the 38 Long Colt in the Philippines, increased bullet weight to 230 grains for greater stopping power...and the 45 ACP as it is today was adopted in 1911. It remains an iconic and popular handgun cartridge for personal defense and competition, and was used by the U.S. military in submachine guns (Thompson and M3) through the 1970s. Although largely replaced by the 9mm for military use and the 9mm and/or 40 S&W in the law enforcement community, the 45 ACP is still used by the U.S. military and numerous law enforcement agencies in various applications. The standard load remains a 230-grain bullet at 780 to 850 fps, but lighter, faster bullets from 165 to 200 grain, delivering a bit less recoil, are also available. — Craig Boddington
