So in 1950, Colt started producing their version for the retail market, calling it the Commander. This is a, CONSIGNMENTUSED VERY GOOD CONDITION COLT OFFICERS ACP MK IV 80 .45 ACP -- 3.5" BARREL -- FINISH SATIN NICKEL -- 1- 7 RND MAG -- 3 DOT SIGHTS W/ FACTORY BOX AND PAPERWORK WAS MADE. Todays version is built on the Series 80 platform, utilizing a firing pin block that (in theory, at least) prevents an accidental discharge if the pistol is dropped on its muzzle from a height of six feet onto a concrete surface. I will not argue the merits of the 1911. The lock time is so fast the recoil is non existent It did not come with the gun, but was one that I own. O1082CCS. This is a. I just felt the need to remind shooters that barrel length is secondary in the concealed-carry priority, while grip length matters more. Custom G10 Grips and Upswept Beavertail Grip Safety make for a capable carry gun that is equally comfortable on the range Also Available in .45ACP. It is stainless and comes as seen with both walnut grips and original black grips. Serial number - FC20841E. COLT COMBAT COMMANDER MK IV SERIES 80 $1,500.99 Used Fair Add to Cart COLT Colt Lightweight Commander .38 Super TALO 1911 38super Colt's Series 80 $3,999.99 Used Excellent Add. . . Suffice it to say, Id probably stick with this load unless I needed something with a bit more oomph. You save $34.00! Im not sure about the thumb safety complaint as mine had no such problem. I find that extra 3/4 inch of steel and spring greatly reduces recoil and the full size gun snaps back on target like nothing else. Perhaps its like superposition, existing only in the mind of the observer, but some people (like me) believe that to be a real 1911 (small, medium, or large) it must say COLTS on it. We look to be the same age with the same amount of shooting and reloading years under our respective belts. It gives me confidence which makes me a better shooter and gives me comfort. Featured Gun Classifieds Colt Pistols - 1911 Series 80, CAN'T BE DISTINGUISHED FROM NEW COMES WITH 2 MAGS; A WILSON AND A KIMCO SHIPPING IS $ 35.00 IF ITDOES NOT SAY . Trigger 3-hole aluminum 4.5 to 6.0 lbs. Comes with Mother-of-Pearl grips in excellent con. Colt. Colt Combat Commander Mk Iv Series 80 COLT COMBAT COMMANDER MK IV SERIES 80 SKU 181965 used fair Used Price $1,500.99 In stock Payments from $88.60 per month. The safety makes it harder to get a really nice, safe 3.5- to 4-pound trigger pull, at least according to most gunsmiths who specialize in such things. Both supplied magazines, a 7 round and 8 round work correctly with factory ball, hollow point, and some lead semi wad cutter ammo from my reloading bench without a hitch. Receive exclusive gun deals once a week and all our great reviews right in your inbox. This Colt Government Mark IV comes equipped with a 5" barrel, satin nickel finish, blade front sights and rubber grips. It also has a short takeup and has a very identifiable click and reset point Ergonomic: The slim profile and grips make it comfortable to handle. My first 1911 is currently being shipped to my FFL. I would much rather be around someone who carries a 1911 all day everyday and knows how to use it, versus someone who carries something else (and doesnt train with it) because they saw some guy in a YouTube video telling them its the best. Colt.com. so get this amazing Feel The Beat Hoodie Moreover, it has a hoodie-style collar with a pullover front closure and rib knitted cuffs to hold your wrist. I dont own a 1911 yet but I am surprised that the cco style never caught on to be as popular as the colt commander. Lord knows we need that. The commercial models have used properly heat treated parts for many decades. The 12 month average price is $1,068.86 used. So if youre a competitor, hey, knock yourself out and trick up your 1911 with FLGRs and the like. Pogue is now sometimes described as the pronunciation of the acronym POG, or Person Other than Grunt, or Posted On Garrison. Colt Combat Commander 1911 45 ACP Pistol with Checkered Black Cherry G10 Grips . The beavertail solves this issue quite well. A "Series 80" pistols means it has the firing pin block safety system. Not long after the end of WWII (in 1949, to be precise), the military was looking for a lighter, shorter 1911 in 9mm that could be issued as a replacement for the 1911. Choose Your Sights YOUR RESULTS Talis might get high on heroine before a battle, but they arent known for their machete charges like the Moros so I dont see where it would really benefit in the same way. The Dual Spring Recoil System reduces felt recoil while extending recoil spring life. What ammo was tried in the gun, and were any groups shot with it at 25 yards from the bench? The used value of a COLT COMBAT COMMANDER MKIV SERIES 80 pistol has fallen $0.00 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $1,016.17 . Since 1950, it has been a steady seller and a viable pistol for concealed carry (CCW insurance review), home defense, competition and other uses. It has better reliability than many 3.5-inch 1911s, yet not as big as a full-size gun. MKIV. The Colt Commander ate them all without a burp or hiccup. Carbon Steel Blued frame and slide and Stainless Steel barrel are ready for rugged use. The Lightweight Commander got its new spring setup starting with those guns shipped in November of 2015. Black factory wrap a .Click for more info Seller: Ten Below Firearms Area Code: 651 $1,999.00 Look at the finish on a pre-war Winchester Model 70, or Model 94, or 52. The ejection port is slightly lowered, but not flared. We dont necessarily need a big, honkin gun on our hip all the time. When I refinish my own rifles, polish them by hand, then I slow rust blue them. You have different things because every one is different and choose different weapons. Sort . It has about 85% of its finish remaining with a great bore and strong mechanics. What a beautiful 1911. This pistol is in good condition and comes with (2) 8-round magazines. Never heard of a government grade sear having a catastrophic failure. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) estimates that about half of the approximately ten billion rounds manufactured annually are .22 rimfire cartridges. Always enjoy reading your reviews. I have bought Colt auto pistols for 30 years. The thumb safety is only engaged on a cocked pistol and positively locks the sear into the hammer. $449.99. Its also the only Colt pistol that remains on the CA Handgun Roster for 2016. .45 ACP, Colt Government MK IV Series 80, chambered in .45 Auto in very good condition. Not to be a douche, but you realize that penultimate means second to last right? Despite the tight thumb safety, I can recommend the new Colt Combat Commander without reservation. For the prices being charged Colt could at least spend a little time hand polishing the slide if not the entire gun before bluing. FOUR STARS; and thats just being mean. Take the US Armys attitude towards our service pistol used successfully through two world wars, for example. I guess the advantage is that the Commander will take regular 1911 magazines, as I found out today when I dragged a couple of my old 1911 mags out and shot some SWC loads Id had a while. Mr. Browning knows his weapons ! This listing is for a Very Rare Colt Marine M45A1 in stainless steel 1 of only 200 . COLT COMBAT COMMANDER O4942XE CUSTOM HAND ENGRAVED SLIDE & FRAME - 9MM CUSTOM WHITE PEARLITE GRIPS WITH SILVER COLT RAMPANT HORSE & SILVER GRIP SCREWS 4.25 INCH BARREL - BLUED FINISH&n .Click for more info Seller: Jones & Jones Area Code: 928 $1,599.00 Colt Pistols - Commander Colt ~ Commander ~ .45 Auto GI#: 102214720 A lightweight commander. Heres an interesting note about an upgrade that Colt made to its 1911 pistols recoil spring assembly, and in particular the Lightweight Commander. Colt. Colt 1911 Gold Cup National Match, Pro Series 80, MKIV, 45ACP, Magna port 5" barrel, stainless, target sights, white front ramp, two white dit rear sight, black hougue grips, over all condition 9, Stunning Colt 1911 manufactured 1988 in ecellent condition. Its little wonder the Marines have come full circle from the Beretta Wonder-nine. This series 80 pistol is used and has been well cared for. Whatever Colt has done to their production line-I suspect a massive infusion of CNC machining, they have tightened them up considerably from years past. Beautiful p. stainless steel , 45 acp, 5 inch barrel, double eagle 1st edition, handgun is 99% with papers, factory case has some marks. It has 3 magazines and original case with papers. But for production models? With the introduction of the 3.5-inch Officers Model (or Officers ACP) in 1985, many shooters jumped on that bandwagon only to find that the shorties were very picky about what ammo would function the gun. Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic fed by Detachable Magazine. So far, I have over 2000 rounds through the pistol and it has been perfectly reliable. The apprehension of starting another 1911 vs Glock discussion in your post is almost palpable. That is was the reasons the Army wants to get a new pistol. USA. MK IV SERIES 80 1911 GOVERNMENT MODEL SLIDE SIGHTS 38 SUPER/9MM at the best online prices at eBay! The other is the price. It would make a great pistol for personal protection or home defense. Series: Combat Commander. Presently, Colt makes a "Series 70" pistol that does not have a collet bushing or "Accurizor" barrel and it also does not have the "Series 80" safety system which adds to the confusion. It broke, as the saying goes, like a glass rod. The new XEs or whatever they are called are super sexy though even if they will take off flesh with dust cover. We ARE A PLATINUM SELLER ON GUNS INTERNATIONAL WITH NEARLY 8,000 GUN SALES. The Combat Commander has a steel frame, while the Commander has an aluminium frame. Its basically the reason the military switched to the M9 in the first place. I have been looking for a used commander in 38 super and they are pricey. Even if it is a genuine Colt, the price is too high. 1911s are like many other guns they need their springs replaced upon occasion. It just seems to be thought of as the anti-1911 by a large contingent of gun folk. A COLT COMBAT COMMANDER MKIV SERIES 80 pistol is currently worth an average price of $1,016.17 used . The safety is not up to par, and the double action is a good feature to have. The trigger broke right around 5 pounds, estimated, with very little take-up. The Colt Combat Commander in .45 ACP was the very first handgun I owned. For me, it simply does not get in the way of accurate shooting. This is the original CCW semi-auto pistol. 6 Great Colt Handguns You Can Still Get When They Run Out Of Rifles, MO Ready for Riots Over Michael Brown Shooting, Combat Medics Advice: Shoot the heaviest rifle roundshoot at what (you) can hit, and then shoot it again, New From ShaloTek: P320 Compensated Slide, The 3 Most Important Handgun Shooting Stances to Learn, Gun Review: Taurus GX4XL T.O.R.O. He is married, with four sons and daughters-law and 9-and-counting grandkids. WILEY CLAPP LIGHTWEIGHT COMMANDER (45ACP). This is not exactly Olympic-level shooting, but anytime I shoot a strange gun (strange to me, that is), Im glad to get shots on the paper at 20 yards. I have 1911s in both styles and have only had those problems with the G.I. A dual recoil spring system was introduced. Id like to know more about it. $49.99. [1] In short, I learned. It was the first mass-produced pistol with an aluminium alloy frame and the first Colt pistol to be chambered in 9mm Parabellum. IN BOX, Colt 1911 Gold Cup National Match, Pro Series 80 MKIV, 45ACP, Colt 1911 MK IV Combat Elite 45 ACP Series 80, COLT MKIV SERIES 80 NICKEL MUSTANG 380 AUTO, COLT ~ MK IV, SERIES 80 ~ COMBAT COMMANDER ~ .45 AUTO, Colt Combat Elite Two Tone Factory NEW IN BOX right from Colt Hard To Find Beauty 45 ACP, COLT SERIES 80 MARK IV GOLD CUP NATIONAL MATCH IN LIKE NEW ORIGIONAL FACTORY CONDITION, COLT MK IV SERIES 80 GOLD CUP NATIONAL MATCH, Colt 1911 Series 80 Gold Cup National Match Stainless .45 ACP, Pre-Owned - Colt Government MK IV Single 45 ACP 5" Handgun. IMO, it shouldnt be necessary but rarely are mechanical things perfect when mass produced. The original Commanders and Combat Commanders used the same sights as the 1911A1. I use rust blueing on all double guns and O/U shotgun barrel sets, especially the older guns with vent holes in the bottom rib. Zero, Nada, None. The used value of a COLT COMBAT COMMANDER SERIES 80 pistol has fallen $0.00 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $1,068.86 . Guys who have really meaty hands can sometimes get a bit of bite from their flesh wrapping around the tang of the grip safety and then getting pinched by the hammer cocking to the rear. The longer relief cut in the top of the frame to allow rearward travel for the slide was added to slow down the cycling a bit and give the magazine spring a few more milliseconds to push the top round into feeding position before the slide comes forward again to strip off the top round. The thumb and grip safeties are usually the first things that go. Notice that Lee even calls it by its original name. I just dont care for it. Colt 1911 Competition 9mm Series 80 Pistol $899.00 (Save up to 5%) Price . [2] It is also sometimes retronymed out to Person On Ground with Unused Equipment (hence the spelling). I CAN PROVIDE REFERENCES ON GUN SALES. Youre gonna love it Kyle. Wilson Combat. Sights 3-dot, Novak White Dot front, Novak Low Mount Carry rear notch In 1950, Colt put the Commander into regular production so that ordinary folks like me could buy one. Wearing a stunning Bright Stainless slide over an alloy frame makes this one of the prettiest NIB 1911 Colts we have ever offered. 45 Auto. THE UGLY: Nothing comes to mind. Series 80 Lightweight Commander - .45, 1983-1997 Series 80 Combat Commander - .38 Super, 9mm, .45, blue slide and stainless receiver variant with Hogue grips in 1998 only, blued, stainless and satin nickel variants. The M9 is superior in every way I can think of, except maybe in caliber, but not by much. But I dont trust the safety of the M1911. It is too easy to bump the safety on a pistol, happens to my M9 all the time, and then all you have left is a squirrelly grip safety and a light trigger. My Account. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I love Colts but they are like carrying a block of rough forged steel in the sharp edges department. You must have one designed for the Combat Commander. 1990 Colt Combat Commander .9mm Blue 4.25" *SCARCE 9mm Caliber MODEL* Colt 1990 Colt Combat Commander .9mm Blue 4.25" *SCARCE 9mm Caliber MODEL* (No reviews yet) Write a Review Write a Review. Good read appreciate all the time and analysis you out into these guns. Search. If you ever wanted a Colt Government Model, Commander or National Match, now is the time to step up. $ 1,199.00 For sale is a Colt MK IV Combat Commander Series 80 semi-automatic pistol in .45 ACP. At colt gun store, we offer a wide variety of colt guns. I PROVIDE 7 DAY INSP. Axxe55. Description. The 1911 is viewed as one of the finest combat pistols ever produced. If it rings, then its okay. Year All Attributes. The best carry gun is the one you shoot best and are most familiar. A couple of beefs I have about the M-9. Initially chambered in 9mm the 4.25" barreled 1911 was produced in 9mm, .45ACP and 38 Super the first year of production, that being 1950. The thing has an alloy frame it is the right size for ccw. please read the entire auction buy a spare save 5% on both 223429629279. ca. I believe DG mentioned in one of his articles that in days gone by they used a specific piece of leather and sperm whale oil which gave it a very deep royal blue. If there is a mark of consequence we've missed it . The 3/4-inch-shorter barrel didnt feel any different in recoil and handling than have several full-size 1911s Ive owned and shot over the years. Required fields are marked *. 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For brevitys sake, Im will to refer to the gun as simply the Commander, as the original ones were named. Lets look at specifications of the current model. Youll likely want to swap out the safety for a rounded beaver tail if you plan on shooting any quantity or using this as an EDC. I should have said not to close the slide on an empty magazine. OK, enough about comparing guns and shooting characteristics. It has been around, as I said above, for decades. Totally stock, early 80s vintage. The last production batch of 1911A1s were manufactured in 1945 and were showing their age, and the US had been dragging their feet on an agreement they made with NATO after WWII to convert to the 9MM. Trijicon HD Night Sights for 1911 Colt Cut Handgun $170.00 (Save 20%) $136.79. Features extended thumb safety, ring hammer, dual recoil spring and G1 grips. Online shopping from a great selection of discounted SDS 1911 tank commander 9mm at Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore. A .45 fmj makes a slightly bigger hole than a 9mm fmj. Colt Combat Commander .45acp Barrel 4.25" with Engine Turned Hood. The thumb safety works as it should, with a bit of resistance going in either direction, but its function is also smooth and positive. Almost any 1911 magazine will work. The M-9 came in second place to the SIG entry in the trials, but was cheaper and so chosen. Full-Sized. Sometimes used as People Of Good Use Elsewhere.. Your email address will not be published. Beretta 3032 Tomcat [Review]: A Worthy Self-Defense Pistol? My wifes go to gun is an M-9. They also are supposed to add some time between spring changes and to soften frame battering, which in turn leads to a softened recoil impulse. Free shipping for many products! Colt 1911 Government & Commander Pistol Grip - Excaliber, Classic Panel, Silver Plated Brass Price: $89.95 Quantity in Basket: none Colt 1911 Government & Commander Pistol Grip - Altamont, Thin Panel, Rosewood Price: $49.95 Quantity in Basket: none Colt 1911 Government & Commander Pistol Grip - Altamont, Thin Panel, Checkered Rosewood Price: $59.95 Here is what these bullets look like, in the order I shot them. Striker-fired polymer-framed guns are all the rage these days, and a lot of shooters (especially younger ones) have gone from day one of their shooting experience without ever touching a 1911, let alone firing one. It was purchase. My test sample is a Combat Commander. And they work. The SIG-SAUER 365 Series is among the most reliable and safest ultra compact 9mm pistols ever designed and now Wilson Combat has made it even better with a host of our proprietary custom modifications to improve handling, shooting and optics capability. It does carry a bit easier than the full size and it has a nice balance in hand, but I have come to the conclusion that it does not match the full size for performance. COLT MK VI 1911 government slide . Feeding and ejection were 100 percent and then some. Browse from our vast selection of Colt Combat Commander parts and the schematic to find everything that you need for your latest restoration project. The Colt Combat Commander Series 70 was an improvement over the M1911A1/Government Model by redesigning the barrel bushing to grip the barrel and give the production gun much improved accuracy. We have documented upgrades being made to many 1911s over the course of this article. Unboxing. Thats just me, tho. And how many people have had their M1911 not fire because the grip safety wasnt properly engaged? We bought from Beretta because they were the low bidder in a pistol that met the Armys requirements. vietnam. Wilson Combat P365, 9mm, 3.1" Barrel, RMRcc Optic Cut, Black, Pistol . The trigger is the long, solid aluminum model (in black); which I dislike. If you want a Commander in 9mm, theres one available, or if you just want a lighter-weight .45 Commander, thats out there, too. This thing is a shooter and has been, This fine 4.5" Colt 1911 Light Weight 45 ACP Condition: Excellent Plus Throughout serial number: FL052XXX Price: 2,495. Thanks for sharing your experience and opinions. Evolving from the legendary Colt 1911, the Commander is not a lot different from that storied gun. I have one. Je vends ce pistolet dalarme culasse mobile en bon tat de fonctionnement. .45 Auto, SALE PENDING KEVIN N. KY 2/5/23 Very hard to find 100% Factory New In Box is this beautiful tt (two tone) Combat elite. The spring that that should be replaced is the sear spring. This is Officer's Commencement Issue pistol. Rest assured though, some of us around here still believe different flavors suit different people. My Account. Colt Delta Elite 10MM SN:DS10236 MFG:1989 Colt. I carried a Colt combat commander for a long time. Fast-forward twenty years to 1970. A password will be sent to your email address. . gun & box numbers are the same . . Anyway the point I wanted to raise was the authors statement in the article about the nice finish. For a 9MM, the darned thing is HUGE! COME WITH PURPLE VELVET POUCH, OWNERS MANUAL, ETC. Once you cut it down to 3 or 3.5 inches, the possibility is there for feeding and extraction issues to crop up. These are correct as of the time of writing): Having shot a Commander, albeit a Lightweight version, I was really looking forward to shooting the steel-framed version. You have a fallacious construction made to fit the sound of a word already in existence. Quick View Commander Slides 1911 COMMANDER SLIDE 45ACP 4.25 STAINLESS REAR SERRATIONS WITH PARA SIGHT CUTS Why do governments always have to screw things up? It takes only about an hour to shove a piece of steel all the way through the process, from rough cleaning, through the degreasing tank, a rinse tank, then the hot salt tank for about 20+ minutes, then a rinse/inspection, then a boil-out tank to get rid of the salts, then a dunk in water-displacing oil for a couple hours. The only color gun Id buy. Compared with the Kimber Stainless Pro TLE RLII I was a little disappointed with the quality of the Colt Commander because the safety on the back of the grip rattles. Probably a bit. Maybe thats the idea. If you love to wear hoodies? Colt gun storeoffers quality colt arms(colt pistols,colt revolvers,colt rifles). Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. In 1970, Colt introduced a steel-framed version of the Commander and named it the Combat Commander. Guns Listing ID: 504578Excellent, pre-owned, 1911 MKIV Series 80 C.C.O. $20.00 shipping. Caliber. Yea, Ive noticed that. Colt 1990 Colt Combat Commander .9mm Blue 4.25" *SCARCE 9mm Caliber MODEL* . Your email address will not be published. The finish on the Kimber clip is soft as satin whereas the Colt black oxide finish has texture. Today, everything is bead blasted, hiding a multitude of sins. Colts entry a shortened 1911 with an aluminum frame (called Coltalloy) wasnt adopted (neither was the Smith and Wesson M39). It is of recent production and appears new. Colt 1911 Series 70 Blued Competition 9mm Currently Out of Stock . From that time until now the legendary brand has created some of the most famous pistols and firearms the world has ever seen. I can see evidence of the blueing coming off the gun in the above photos at various wear points. Many a keystroke has been dedicated to the differences between the Colt Series 70 and Series 80 pistols. On my list. Join 212,000 avid gun enthusiasts and claim your print-at-home shooting drills. Guns Listing ID: 671378It has custom grips Pistol is in great condition . The new guns are a good buy, and really dont cost much more than guns from the 1980s when adjusted for inflation. Buy Colt 1911 Combat Commander 9mm Series 80: GunBroker is the largest seller of Semi Auto Pistols Pistols Guns & Firearms All: 932761947 . Commanders can have two different types of slides; one with lightening cuts and one without. I agree that Colts are very good factory 1911s but they definitely need some improvements before I would say they are excellent weapons. I want it to be bigger. They are pricey. Not many. This was especially true with the GI spur-style hammer. EXTRACTOR, 80 SERIES, 1911, .45 ACP, BULLET PROOF, STAINLESS. Currently carry a vintage mustang lightweight. I made two mechanical upgrades (or changes). Weight Range: 32.00 oz to 47.99 oz. Its like everybody making them thinks theyre Ed Brown. Your post makes no sense at all. But thats me. This stainless Combat Commander shot a lot like a regular full-sized 1911, especially with my target-velocity reloads and JHP rounds. colt rear sight 1911 factory fits series 70 80 national match delta elite - $42.98. And that's where it stands today . Has definitely proven itself above and beyond.. there hasnt been any recent war conflicts, that even compare to ww1 or ww2. Action Single Action Double Action Double Action Only Semi-Auto All Options. A literal icon from the Old West. Comes with 1 original mag, no box, shipping is a flat $40.00 U, Guns Listing ID: 705844This is preowned COLT MK IV/SERIES 80 GOVERNMENT MODEL - .380auto in GOOD condition. The only place that I can save is the labor of the fitting and tuning. O1072CCU. After WWII, some desk-pogue decided that the 1911 in .45 ACP had to go; it wasnt continental enough, I guess. Colt Firearms is a legendary brand. Our Colt LW Commander also sports the better sights, beavertail with memory bump, rounded hammer, better trigger, better thumb safety, etc. Compatible with a 1911A1 as well. GI#: 102203007. In the Horn of Africa they take a drug called kat or khat or something that apparently gets them high. Colt Pre-Series 80 Combat Commander 1911 9mm Semi-Automatic Pistol MFD 1982 Gun deals, hand's on reviews, educational content and news on law changes, every day! Never had a grip safety get in the way in the 45 years I have carried one, which has been every day I have carried a pistol. The Left slide is rollmarked "COLT'S MK IV/SERIES 70; COMBAT COMMANDER; 45 AUTOMATIC CALIBER", all in large print. They invented, or perfected, the 1911 over 100 years ago so I think they have things pretty well figured out. Opinions vary, but the people whose opinion counts for procurement sided with my arguments, and I think they are very persuasive. It was sold and returned to Cott, gone thru and being sold. Im just more familiar with the XD(M). On the Kimber the clip just glides in and locks. The beavertail grip safety for a 1911/191A1 will not fit correctly. Dual Spring Recoil System reduces felt recoil while extending recoil spring life. Commanders have a reputation for being VERY finicky about magazines, especially with eight-round 1911 mags, and for having a narrower window of acceptable extractor tension for reliable feeding and extraction. Discover now the best deals and amazing prices. If they had shortened the grip by one round or so and then rounded off the butt of the grip, it would make the Commander easier to conceal. This was important to the Marines, as the guns would be subjected to dirt, mud, sand, etc. . Its basically all I shoot, at least in centerfire. Some people like the beavertail type but it really isnt necessary, so long as you do something about those sharp edges and corners. More friendly when it comes to a carry-sized Colt 1911 are the company's current Commander series guns, the Combat Commander and Lightweight Commander, each featuring carbon steel blued slides along with standard grip frames that allow for 8+1 (45ACP) or 9+1 (9mm) capacity with 4.25-inch stainless steel barrels/7.75-inch slides as is typical . This is the one John M. Browning invented and nobody has improved upon; instead they are now making take-down and reassembly more difficult with the sounds good but less reliable full-length guide rod. When it comes to 1911 reliability, the extractor is the most important component part of your 1911 handgun. It just jumps into my hand when I want it, points exactly to where I am looking and never lets me down. Also, this was just a general point-and-shoot into the woods in order to get a few seconds of video showing the gun in recoil. You have entered an incorrect email address! Gun Review: Springfield Armory XD Mod.2 Service Model (4 9mm), Choosing The Best Concealed Carry Holsters: A Beginners Guide, From Colt: The Colt Competition Pistol, Lightweight Commander, SAA, and Others, Gun Review: Remington 1911 R1 Ultralight Executive, 6 Great Colt Handguns You Can Still Get When They Run Out Of Rifles (Colt Competition 1911, Wiley Clapp Lightweight Commander, Delta Elite TT, King Cobra Target, Colt Mustang Lite, Colt Gold Cup), What Im Carrying Now: A Kimber Ultra Carry II and Two Spare Mags. [1] If this were my gun, Id move the rear sight a bit to the port side, to move the group to the left. Colt Lightweight Commander Type Semi-auto Caliber .45 ACP or 9mm Barrel 4.25-in., stainless steel, polished Overall Length 7.75 in. Ahhh, The right side of the slide is marked " COLT'S COMBAT COMMANDER". But the best blueing jobs are no longer done on a large scale. 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