WILSON COMBAT TAC ELITE 45ACP 5″ BK 8+1 CA

Wilson Combat's Tac Elite in 45 ACP is a full-size 1911-pattern pistol built to the standard the brand's reputation rests on. It draws serious 1911 buyers — shooters who want a factory-built Wilson rather than a custom build — and TacticCAL carries it as a DOJ Roster listed handgun for California buyers.

The Serious 1911 Buyer Who Won't Compromise on Factory Quality

This is the handgun for the shooter who has already decided on a 1911 and wants Wilson Combat's name on the slide without commissioning a custom build. That buyer tends to be experienced — they understand what tritium night sights mean at low light, they know 8+1 capacity in 45 ACP, and they're choosing a 5-inch barrel for a reason: full sight radius, full velocity, and a platform that transitions naturally to competition or home defense. Two 8-round magazines ship with the pistol. For carry, a quality holster from Safariland or Galco fits the government frame. Roster listed on the CA DOJ Approved Handgun list, so no workarounds required. See our California-compliant handgun catalog catalog.

Frequently asked questions

The Tac Elite ships with two 8-round magazines — is that enough for a range session, or should I source additional magazines before pickup?

Two magazines covers basic function testing but most range sessions benefit from three or four. Use the 10-day wait to source additional 8-round magazines compatible with the 1911 platform. Stock up on 45 ACP ammunition at the same time so you're ready on pickup day.

Are the tritium night sights on this model factory-installed, or are they an upgrade option?

The verified specs list tritium night sights as the factory-installed sight configuration on this specific model. No aftermarket upgrade is required — they come standard as built.

Is the Wilson Combat Tac Elite 45 ACP legal to purchase in California without any special permit?

Yes. This pistol is DOJ Roster listed, meaning it meets California's approved handgun requirements. No special permit beyond a valid Firearm Safety Certificate is required. Standard DROS process applies, followed by the 10-day wait before pickup.

How long is the California firearm waiting period?

California requires a 10-day waiting period from when DROS is submitted until you can take possession of the firearm.

What is an FFL transfer in California?

An FFL transfer is when a federally-licensed dealer like TacticCAL receives a firearm shipped from another seller and processes California's required DROS paperwork to legally transfer it to you.

Where is the closest FFL dealer to Santa Clara, Mountain View, or Palo Alto?

TacticCAL Gun Store in Sunnyvale is a short drive from Santa Clara, Mountain View, and Palo Alto, serving the South Bay as a full-service FFL dealer for transfers and DROS. Buying privately? See our PPT service in Richmond.

TacticCAL Gun Store Sunnyvale CA is your Bay Area FFL transfer dealer for California compliant handguns — same-day DROS Sunnyvale processing for Morgan Hill and South Bay buyers.