The Combat Commander combines history with modern innovations featuring a carbon steel blued slide and frame with a stainless steel barrel and dual recoil spring system which helps reduce felt recoil and extends the life of the recoil spring. The custom G10 grips and upswept beavertail grip safety provides a robust carry option.
Brand Colt Mfg
Category Pistols
Series Combat
Model Commander
Caliber 38 Super
Barrel Length Range 4" to 4.99"
Gun Platform 1911 Style
Capacity 9+1
Action SAO
Frame Finish Blued
Oal 7.75"
Frame Material Carbon Steel
Slide Finish Blued
Slide Material Carbon Steel
Sights Novak White Dot
Slide Description Serrated
Barrel Finish Stainless
Twist 1:14" LH
Grips Black Cherry G10
Trigger Pull Weight 4.50-6 lbs
Grooves 6
Height 5.50"
Safety Firing Pin / Grip / Manual
Width 1.25"
Barrel Description Stainless Steel
Barrel Length 4.25"
Max Capacity 9
Trigger Skeletonized
Weight 33 oz
Frame Description Steel Frame
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 38 Super Automatic was was introduced by Colt in 1929, essentially an update of the older (and obsolete) 38 Automatic. 38 Super is loaded at higher pressure for significantly increased velocity and energy. Ammunition can be chambered in 38 Automatic pistols but must not be used; all 38 Super Automatic ammunition is headstamped "+P" denoting higher pressure. The 38 Super Automatic uses a .900-inch case with a .355-inch bullet, developing a speedy 1240 feet per second with a 125-grain bullet. The case is semi-rimmed and requires a unique and slightly larger frame than the 45 ACP, which has reduced its availability and popularity. Even so, 38 Super Automatic pistols have remained available and are now seeing a resurgence in popularity. — Craig Boddington
