Wilson Combat reintroduces the Sentinel 1911, an ultra-compact pistol designed for concealed carry. Combining classic craftsmanship with modern precision, the Sentinel features a short slide and grip, offering reliability, accuracy, and a crisp trigger. This updated model honors its legacy while incorporating new refinements, making it ideal for discreet carry.
Wilson Combat states “Wilson Combat is proud to announce the return of one of its most iconic concealed carry pistols—the Sentinel, the smallest 1911 ever produced by Wilson Combat. Reintroduced to meet popular demand, the Sentinel blends classic 1911 craftsmanship with modern manufacturing precision to deliver a compact pistol designed specifically for deep concealment without compromising shootability or reliability.
Originally developed to provide serious defensive capability in the smallest practical 1911 platform, the Sentinel quickly earned a reputation among experienced carriers who wanted true 1911 performance in an ultra-compact form. With its abbreviated slide and shortened grip frame, the pistol was engineered to disappear under light clothing while still offering the accuracy, trigger quality, and confidence expected from a Wilson Combat handgun.
The relaunch of the Sentinel honors that legacy while incorporating refinements made possible through decades of continuous innovation in materials, machining, and gunsmithing. Built with Wilson Combat’s renowned attention to detail, each Sentinel is crafted using premium components and hand-fitted by experienced pistolsmiths to ensure exceptional reliability in a compact defensive firearm.
Despite its small footprint, the Sentinel maintains the hallmark characteristics that define a Wilson Combat 1911—an exceptionally crisp trigger, precise accuracy, and superior reliability. Its ultra-compact dimensions make it ideally suited for discreet concealed carry, while the pistol’s balanced design ensures it remains controllable and comfortable to shoot.
The return of the Sentinel reflects Wilson Combat’s ongoing commitment to building firearms that combine heritage, performance, and purpose-driven design. For those who demand a truly compact 1911 without sacrificing quality or shootability, the Sentinel once again stands as the ultimate concealed carry companion.
With its blend of timeless design and modern refinement, the Wilson Combat Sentinel reclaims its place as one of the finest ultra-compact defensive pistols ever produced.”
KEY DETAILS:
- Sentinel® Steel frame, 1/2″ shorter than a Compact
- High-Cut checkered frontstrap
- High-Ride Bullet Proof® beavertail grip safety
- Bullet Proof® thumb safety
- 3.5 lb – 4.5 lb crisp trigger pull
- Contoured magazine well
- G10 Slimline grips
- 3.6″ Carbon Steel slide
- Battlesight with fiber optic front sight
- 3.6″ Stainless Steel match-grade cone barrel, hand fit
- Full-length guide rod with reverse plug
- Carry cuts
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