Why did Britain want this small 9mm 1911 pistol? With firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson
Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries examines a Colt Commander pistol, highlighting its design features that made it suitable for concealed carry and its consideration by British authorities in the late 1940s. Key features include a reduced barrel and slide length, an aluminum alloy frame for lighter weight, and a bobbed hammer to prevent snagging. The 9mm Parabellum caliber offered a slight capacity advantage over the .45 ACP.













