Wilson Combat just announced a remarkable tribute to the craft of the 1911 and the company’s legendary place in that field. The Wilson Combat 45th Deluxe Anniversary Supergrade comprises a retro Government Model like the custom guns of old. It captures the ’70’s and ’80’s in remarkable detail, crafting a perfect throwback to the age of combat shooting and emerging 1911 builders.
Wilson Combat 45th Deluxe Anniversary Supergrade
This retro gun brings back a “classic ‘retro’ style that built the foundation of our business back in the late 1970s and early 1980s,” stated a Wilson Combat press release. “Custom 1911 handguns at that period were rapidly evolving based on the needs of practical pistol shooters and Wilson Combat emerged as a leader in 1911 handgun customization by focusing on performing superior quality work at a fair price with a reasonable delivery time–those core values still drive our business today.”
![The scroll work on the Supergrade brings a classic look and feel.](https://dev.athlonoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Wilson-Combat-45th-Deluxe-Anniversay-Supergrade-1024x575.jpg)
The 45h Deluxe Anniversary Supergrade feature a full suite of classic, custom touches. The build includes an upswept, retro grip safety. A traditional Bo-Mar-style adjustable rear sight pairs with a classic, staked front. A retro Commander-style hammer and Swenson-style ambidextrous thumb safety add to the classic components. A coarsely serrated slide top brings back a familiar touch from this classic era of 1911 builds.
Wilson Combat plans to limit the Deluxe version to just 45 serialized pieces. These builds include hand-cut engraving by the acclaimed Wayne D’Angelo in a classic scroll pattern. The Deluxe mode will also feature hand-fitted Bar-Sto National Match barrels. Following engraving, slides receive hand polishing and deluxe bluing. Frames and small parts finish out with protective matte silver hard chrome.
The finished product delivers a classic, two-tone combat shooting masterpiece. It also immediately reminds shooters of early Wilson Combat builds. This one is an instant classic to be sure.
For more info, visit wilsoncombat.com.
![The Wilson Combat 45th Deluxe Anniversary Supergrade build.](https://dev.athlonoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Wilson-Combat-45th-Deluxe-Anniversary-Supergrade-Lead-1024x575.jpg)
Wilson Combat 45th Deluxe Anniversary Supergrade Features & Specs
- Available Calibers: .45 ACP
- Magazine Capacity: 7 rounds
- Barrel Length: 5”
- Overall Length: 8.7”
- Sight Radius: 6.6”
- Height: 5.6”
- Width: 1.3”
- Weight Empty: 40.7 oz
- Weight Loaded: 46.6 oz
- Accuracy Guarantee: 1” at 25 yds
- Full-Size Carbon Steel Frame with Hard Chrome Finish
- 30 LPI Checkered Frontstrap
- Contoured Magazine Well
- Retro Bullet Proof® Beavertail Grip Safety
- Retro Commander Hammer
- Ambidextrous Thumb Safety #192
- 3 ½# – 4 ½# Crisp Trigger Pull with Long Length Pad (Three Hole)
- Bullet Proof® Magazine Release
- Desert Ironwood, Beveled Bottom, Grips
- 5” Carbon Steel Slide with Polished Sides of Slide and Wilson Combat Deluxe Blue Finish
- Bo-Mar Style Rear Sight with Black Serrated Front Sight
- Full-Length Guide Rod
- 5” Stainless Match Grade Barrel and Bushing, Hand Fit
- Rear Forward Angled Cocking Serrations
- Course Slide Top Serrations
- Hand-Engraved by Wayne D’Angelo
- Deluxe Walnut Presentation Case / Certificate of Authenticity