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The Colt Combat Elite Defender (O7082CE) is a compact 1911-platform pistol chambered in 9mm, built for concealed carry and personal defense shooters who want premium construction and proven Colt reliability in a short-barreled package. This compact 9mm 1911 carry pistol combines a stainless steel frame and slide with a precision-machined National Match barrel and night sights, making it one of the most capable defensive handguns in the Colt lineup.
Key Features
Part number: O7082CE
Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 8+1
Barrel: 3 inch National Match bull barrel, 1:16 left-hand twist, 6 groove
Action: Single action semi-automatic, recoil operated
Frame: Stainless steel, compact
Slide: Stainless steel
Finish: TT Elite, black Ionbond slide with brushed stainless flats on frame
Grips: Black G-10 panels
Sights: Novak three-dot tritium night sights
Trigger: Solid aluminum, 4.5 to 6 lb pull weight
Safety: Ambidextrous frame-mounted thumb safety, beavertail grip safety, Series 80 firing pin safety
Overall length: 6.75 inches
Overall height: 5.125 inches
Overall width: 1.25 inches
Weight: 2 lbs 2 oz unloaded
Special Features
The TT Elite two-tone finish combines a black Ionbond-coated slide with brushed stainless flats on the frame, giving the pistol a distinctive appearance while keeping both surfaces protected against wear and corrosion.
Novak tritium three-dot night sights provide a usable sight picture in low-light conditions without requiring a mounted light or optic.
The Series 80 firing pin safety adds a mechanical block that prevents the firing pin from moving forward unless the trigger is fully depressed, delivering an additional layer of drop safety beyond the standard 1911 design.
A National Match bull barrel machined to tight tolerances feeds from the frame without a traditional barrel bushing, simplifying the lockup and reducing the number of parts to maintain.
The beavertail grip safety paired with the high-ride frame allows a full firing grip while protecting the shooting hand, a pairing that works especially well on a compact 1911 where hand position matters at the shorter grip length.
Black G-10 grip panels provide a firm, textured hold that does not shift in wet or cold conditions.
Practical Benefits
The compact frame and 3 inch barrel keep the overall length at 6.75 inches, making the O7082CE easy to conceal under a jacket or in an IWB holster without printing.
Tritium night sights work around the clock, so you are not dependent on ambient light to get on target when it matters most.
The all-stainless steel construction adds durability and corrosion resistance compared to aluminum-framed compact 1911s, which makes the Combat Elite Defender a good fit for daily carry in varied conditions.
The ambidextrous thumb safety and beavertail work together so both left- and right-handed shooters can establish a consistent, safe draw from the holster.
With 8+1 capacity in 9mm and a platform compatible with standard 1911 compact accessories, your Colt Combat Elite Defender gives you a carry gun built on over a century of proven 1911 engineering with meaningful upgrades for the modern defensive shooter.
The Colt Combat Elite Defender (O7082CE) in 9mm is a dependable option for the concealed carry shooter or 1911 enthusiast who demands premium materials, night sights, and match-grade barrel work in a compact, daily carry platform.