Wilson Combat Issues 40th Anniversary CQB Elite Pistol

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posted on October 12, 2017
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In celebration of 40 years of building premium custom handguns, Wilson Combat has issued a limited run of a special commemorative CQB Elite model. This all-steel model uses Wilson Combat's parts in-house produced forged slides, frames and barrels. Designed as carry guns, the all-steel pistols also feature a one-piece machined magwell, ambidextrous safety and slide top, and rear serrations. The flush cut, reverse-crowned barrel is deeply fluted and mates with a specially engraved, recessed reverse plug. Black Armor-Tuff is the standard finish.



Grips are handcrafted, premium desert ironwood with solid sterling silver medallions. For more information visit wilsoncombat.com

Specifications:
Available Calibers: .45 ACP, 9 mm, .38 Super
Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds (.45 ACP)
Barrel Length: 5"
Overall Length: 8.7"
Sight Radius: 6.6"
Height: 5.6"
Width: 1.3"
Weight Empty: 38.3 oz.
Weight Loaded: 47.2 oz.
Accuracy Guarantee: 1" at 25 yds.
MSRP:
$3,900 for .45 ACP
$4,010 for 9 mm and .38 Super

Other features:
  • Full-Size Carbon Steel Frame
  • 30 LPI High Cut Checkered Frontstrap
  • Bullet Proof Round Butt Magazine Well
  • High-Grip Bullet Proof Beavertail Grip Safety
  • Ambidextrous Bullet Proof Thumb Safety
  • 3 ½ lb. - 4 ½ lb. Crisp Trigger Pull with Medium Length Pad
  • Bullet Proof Magazine Release
  • Countersunk Slide Stop
  • Desert Ironwood Burl Grips with Sterling Silver Medallions
  • 5" Carbon Steel Slide
  • Battlesight with Green Fiber Optic Front Sight
  • 5" Stainless Match Grade Cone Barrel, Flush Cut Reverse Crown
  • Closed-End Support Plug with "40A" Engraved on Cap
  • Fluted Chamber & Barrel with Black Flutes
  • 30 LPI Slide Top Serrations
  • 40 LPI Serrated Rear of Slide
  • Front & Rear Cocking Serrations
Ball Endmill Cuts
Wilson Combat Logo Behind Left Rear Cocking Serrations
40th Anniversary Logo Behind Right Rear Cocking Serrations
"Wilson Combat" on Right Side of Slide
"40th Anniversary" over "1977-2017" on Left Side of Slide
Specialized Serial Numbers WC40-001 through WC40-400




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