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Wilson Combat, purveyor of high-end 1911 handguns and various other platforms, has announced the release of their aptly named “Compact Carry” single-stack 9mm 1911 for use in the new “Compact Carry” Pistol division of IDPA. The new handgun is competition ready using 10 round magazines and an accuracy guarantee of 1.5″ at 25 yards.
Like most Wilson Combat offerings, the Compact Carry does not come at a compact price. Listed retail is just shy of $4K at $3,999. Various dealers have the handgun in-stock or users can also go straight to the source at Wilson.
Description from Wilson Combat:
Specifically designed by Bill Wilson to meet the exacting height and weight requirements of the new Compact Carry Pistol (CCP) division of IDPA, this practical, all-purpose 9mm pistol has all the features needed to be a contender in defensive shooting competitions or as a superb carry pistol for everyday use. The Compact Carry has an extremely soft recoil impulse and along with our ETM 9mm magazines will run with unsurpassed reliability.
Despite it’s name, the Compact Carry is built on a Professional full size steel frame for optimum service life and unmatched recoil control as well as the ability to use a full size magazine. An Aluminum one-piece Bullet Proof® magwell is used to enable easy reloads while still meeting the division’s weight specifications.
The Compact Carry will impress you with its ability to make quick follow up shots and is sure to be the ultimate sidearm in this exciting new competitive division geared toward carry-size handguns.
*Photos may include features and/or upgrades not included in the base price.
Full Press Release Below:
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Specifically designed by Bill Wilson to meet the exacting height and weight requirements of the new “Compact Carry” Pistol (CCP) Division of IDPA, this practical, all-purpose 9mm pistol has all the features needed to be a contender in defensive shooting competitions or as a superb carry pistol for everyday use. The Compact Carry has an extremely soft recoil impulse and along with our ETM 9mm magazines will run with unsurpassed reliability.
Despite it’s name, the Compact Carry is built on a Professional full size steel frame for optimum service life and unmatched recoil control as well as the ability to use a full size magazine. An Aluminum one-piece Bullet Proof® magwell is used to enable easy reloads while still meeting the division’s weight specifications.
The Compact Carry will impress you with its ability to make quick follow up shots and is sure to be the ultimate sidearm in this exciting new competitive division geared toward carry-size handguns.
Compact Carry Specifications
- Available Calibers: 9mm
- Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds (9mm)
- Barrel Length: 4″
- Overall Length: 7.6″
- Sight Radius: 5.7″
- Height: 5.6″
- Width: 1.3″
- Weight Empty: 36.54 oz
- Weight Loaded: 40.70 oz
- Accuracy Guarantee: 1.5″ at 25 yds
Specifications Continued
- Professional-Size Carbon Steel Frame
- 30 LPI High Cut Checkered Frontstrap
- Bullet Proof® Aluminum Round Butt Magazine Well
- Concealment Bullet Proof® Beavertail Grip Safety and Hammer
- Tactical Bullet Proof® Thumb Safety
- 3 ½# – 3 ¾# Crisp Trigger Pull with Medium Length Pad
- Bullet Proof® Magazine Release
- Cocobolo Starburst Pattern, Flat Bottom Grips with Pewter Medallions
- Countersunk Slide Stop
- 4″ Carbon Steel Slide
- Heavy Machine Chamfer on Bottom of Slide
- Battlesight with Fiber Optic Front Sight
- 4″ Stainless Match Grade Cone Barrel, Flush Cut Reverse Crown
- Fluted Chamber
- Fluted Barrel
- 30 LPI Slide Top Serrations
- 40 LPI Serrated Rear of Slide
- Carry Cuts
- Ball Cuts
