Shop various Colt magazines to stay locked and loaded. They just dont work for me as concealed weapons. You have a fallacious construction made to fit the sound of a word already in existence. So, there we have the history and variations of the Commander. It just seems to be thought of as the anti-1911 by a large contingent of gun folk. Gold Cup Commander - .45, blued and stainless variants M1991A1 Commander - .45, blued and stainless variants A polished finish would appear to have more sheen in the pictures. style safety. On another note, as of early to mid 2015 Colt has lowered the MSRPs on almost all of their weapons between 100-300.00. Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic fed by Detachable Magazine. Series 80. Mfg Dated 1998. It would make a great pistol for personal protection or home defense. 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. Colts entry a shortened 1911 with an aluminum frame (called Coltalloy) wasnt adopted (neither was the Smith and Wesson M39). Very comfy in the hand and a nice feel overall. Also referred to boys that were kidnapped by press gangs and brought onto ships during the 1700s, that were then raped by the crew and forced to do other menial labor. &nbs, For sale is my 1911 Colt Delta elite in 10 mm The previous owner added trijicon sights. Pogue / box-kicker / in the rear with the gear / etc. 1911s are the most customized pistols ever made. And most of us dont drop our pistols. This change was a collet-style barrel bushing with four flexible fingers. Colt.com. This allowed him to buy many different guns, which he is gracious enough to loan me for review. So what does the novice shooter need to know about this gun? It isnt inherently more powerful. I PROVIDE 7 DAY INSP. Model: Colt 1991 Commander 04691 Action: Single-action hammer-fired semi-auto Material: Carbon-steel frame and slide, blue Overall Length: 7.75 inches Safety: Upswept beavertail grip safety Barrel: Stainless steel Barrel Length: 4.25-inch barrel Weight: 33 ounces Sights: Novak white 3-Dot Carry sights (front), Novak Low Mount Carry (rear) perhaps in reference to a special sitting place. On my list. I will not argue the merits of the 1911. The all-steel frame and slide upped the weight to 33 ounces, making the Colt less pleasant to carry, but nicer to shoot. This MKIV Series 80 Governmen, This is a 1991 Colt Gold Cup National Match. You used to get top-shelf blue jobs from Winchester, Colt, Remington, S&W, etc. The finish on the Kimber clip is soft as satin whereas the Colt black oxide finish has texture. Love my Officers and my Gummint, but still want a genuine Colt Commander. I just felt the need to remind shooters that barrel length is secondary in the concealed-carry priority, while grip length matters more. This "build it yourself" 1911 build kit comes with everything you need to create a superior 1911 pistol, excluding only the grips and magazine. The beavertail well, there was not much of a beavertail and no memory bump on the grip safety. colt woodsman 22 lr. Its tough to beat a Les Baer Premier II for what it is, just as its tough to beat a Glock 34. . Thats a Super .38, but you can see the sheen coming off that finish. The specs were written to include, in addition to other items, an overall length of no more than seven inches, 9mm caliber and a weight of 25 ounces or less. A compact, anodized aluminum frame is corrosion-resistant and combines with a Commander-length slide . I agree that the model is a great representation of St. Johns design and worth owning. Anyway the point I wanted to raise was the authors statement in the article about the nice finish. The slide-frame fit and barrel fit are all very tight and . A brown paid of loafers do not go with those black dress pants nor would you wear some heavy boots to the beach. Find out more here. Some people like the beavertail type but it really isnt necessary, so long as you do something about those sharp edges and corners. just picked up a xse version. No? The spring that that should be replaced is the sear spring. What magazines were used in the testing? Comes as pictured with 3 magazines, blue COLT case, and has normal cosmetic wear.Features &, This is a very nice vintage custom Colt Mk.IV Series 80 Government Model pistol in .45 ACP. Bought the newest revision of the Colt Combat Commander just a couple of weeks ago. My Account. Matching box and papers. $49.99. This was especially true with the GI spur-style hammer. Not pictured: the magazine I used. It did not use the spur hammer of the original 1911. We all love this gun; there's a reason it's been around for over 100 years now! I get that a $400 RIA isnt beveled but come on Colt! In my experience, the reach from the grip to the trigger is a lot farther than any 1911A1 I ever handled in the military. . Unsubscribe at any time. . This is why I say that American gun buyers are getting short-changed by the gun companies. The New Colt Combat Commander combines Colt history with modern innovation. These "collet" bushings worked well but were prone to breaking due to being smaller than the slide diameter, hence the original bushing was made standard once again in in 1988. 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Glad your new CC is working for you thanks for writing! I like the 38 super. O1082CCS. 2018 COLT GUN STORE . But then theres the CCO. Why? Please see our photos and good luck! Factory COLT 1911 Firing Pin Plunger Lever Marked 1 stainless Steel Series 80 $18.55 Was: $19.95 $4.95 shipping 1911 Sight Set, Colt 80 Series Fiber Optic Fully Adjustable (1) $147.95 Free shipping Colt Government Series 80 1911 45acp, Pistol Parts, Slide, barrel, Recoil Spring $450.00 $15.00 shipping The Colt Combat Commander in .45 ACP was the very first handgun I owned. 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. It was a plain-jane blued model with no bells and whistles. With the COMBAT COMMANDER (9MM) proving just that. I had the displeasure of witnessing a muzzle down discharge when one of my sergeants bent down to give first aid and had his rifle in front of him on a sling. I PROVIDE 7 DAY INSP. When you are limited to ball ammo, the only thing you can do to make a bullet more effective is to increase its diameter and/or speed. It was purchase. Ive seen finishes that were blasted with something like baking soda that produced a very fine matte finish like that. Colt Combat Commander 1911 45 ACP Pistol with Checkered Black Cherry G10 Grips . The first years production also included pistol chambered in .45 ACP and .38 Super. After owning and shooting 2000 + thru her my final thoughts are; Like New Condition AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT OUR ON-LINE STORE The Colt Gold Cup is known as the finest shooting semi-automatic, Colt MK IV Series 80 Officer's ACP 1987 Mfg S/N -FA29164 Hogue Grips Very Good to Excellent Condition, Hard to find LW Defender in 9mm. It was very (thats very) hard to engage (two thumbs helped), and even harder to disengage. Beautiful p. stainless steel , 45 acp, 5 inch barrel, double eagle 1st edition, handgun is 99% with papers, factory case has some marks. Suffice it to say, Id probably stick with this load unless I needed something with a bit more oomph. I didnt measure it. I have an early Series 80 Colt Government Model that has gone over 250,000 rounds and has yet to have a parts failure. So far, I have over 2000 rounds through the pistol and it has been perfectly reliable. Barsto has a barrel/bushing that with a bit of fitting will turn an older .45 or .38 Super into a 50yd tack driver. Save big on a new colt commander 9mm. I did have an issue with the slide stop until I realized its best not to try and lock the slide with an empty magazine in the well. Some shooters have experimented with finger-style bushings. 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 . I paid almost double for the Kimber but you get what you pay for. 945381 9mm Stainless Steel . Colt pistols are known for their superior craftsmanship and ergonomics. WILEY CLAPP LIGHTWEIGHT COMMANDER (45ACP). So in 1950, Colt started producing their version for the retail market, calling it the Commander. No problem with functioning all the rounds worked as planned. 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. Carbon Steel Blued frame and slide and Stainless Steel barrel are ready for rugged use. Im curious that this is not common on a 1911, as it mitigates most of the squishy trigger take up from the firing pin block and also reduces the trigger pull by a pound (really it does). Even if it is a genuine Colt, the price is too high. Really, there was very little difference that I felt between shooting this gun and a regular, 5-inch 1911. Like New Condition, .45 ACP - Colt MK IV Series 80 Officer's ACP, Colt Lightweight Defender 9MM As New In Correct Box With All Papers BARGAIN, Colt Lightweight Defender AS NEW IN BOX BARGAIN 45 AC, COLT "LADY COLT" GOVERNMENT 380 CAL. I own 2 personally, a Colt Govt in .38 Super, and a Combat Commander in 9mm. Next, you need to hit search to see the result. Go. This item comes with one grip and a magazine. Free shipping for many products! I sometimes overlook things when I do a review. The M-11 SIG in my opinion is a superior weapon to the M-9, given what the military is restricted to. (13) 13 product ratings - COLT REAR COMBAT SIGHT COLT 1911 REAR SIGHT COMMANDER GOLD CUP MATCH SERIES 70 8. but but james yeager said 1911s suck and james yeager knows everything . Lord knows we need that. You used to be able to get polished, blued guns from Remington. as to being shanghaied into duty of that sort, ive heard reference to the term pegboy. We used to call the former a "light-weight, light-weight", because of the light-weight frame & the light-weight slide. But, politics being what they are, the military is stuck, at least for now with the 9. Notice the sharp driving band shoulder on the H&G 68 and the flat meplat, or nose the Colt preferred this bullet, as does my Springfield. Mike, Having carried a Colt Combat Commander .38 Super since 1974, you missed a few fine points. It is in near mint condition, but there is a scratch on the rig. Colt pistols are known for their superior craftsmanship and ergonomics. 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. 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. To the best of our knowledge it cannot be distinquished from new, if there is, For your consideration, Colt ACP Series 80, .45 AUTO in excellent condition. Buy the COMBAT COMMANDER (9MM) today and have it delivered to you shipping free. The locking block system of lockup is far inferior to the swinging link design of the 1911. The collet bushing, only available on the five-inch guns, is what made them Series '70 guns. Colt Combat Commander Pros and Cons Pros Accurate: The heavy ammo weight and design helps make this gun plenty accurate to shoot. Add to Cart Make. What a beautiful 1911. This stainless Combat Commander shot a lot like a regular full-sized 1911, especially with my target-velocity reloads and JHP rounds. I have bought Colt auto pistols for 30 years. Serier 80 Colt MK IV in .45 ACP. in water guns/cannons), or gas (e.g. If it makes a dull thump, the slide is cracked and has to be replaced. The first time the US Army tried to get rid of the 1911 Government model in .45 ACP was in 1949. 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 The only color gun Id buy. The recoil spring assembly is the tried-and-true (so-called) GI system. The new XEs or whatever they are called are super sexy though even if they will take off flesh with dust cover. Gold cup national match, 45 acp, 5 inch, backstrap saftey, Skelton trigger, adjustable sights, and wood grips. Its basically all I shoot, at least in centerfire. Now go shoot and stay safe. Just for the fun of it, if for nothing else. 45 Auto. Compare this image with that at the top of the article that shows the current-production Commander. Theres no way around it, and theres no way to automate the polishing of an entire gun. Never heard of a government grade sear having a catastrophic failure. The regular, square-butt 1911 is really bad at this. 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. Also as for the Marines using the Colt comment in the article, they ended up not liking the weapon (these Colts went to MARSOC) and stopped the purchase after the initial 1,200 units (I am not 100% on the number). It broke, as the saying goes, like a glass rod. I never had to do that test on a 1911. Blue finishes? 10mm Government / Commander 8 Round Magazine-Stainless . The reason the US Military went to a 9MM was to comply with STENAG NATO requirements. The Commander can make a great carry gun, and a lot of folks carry even full-size 1911s and conceal them just fine, so 3/4 inches off the barrel should be a bonus. Its like everybody making them thinks theyre Ed Brown. If this were my gun, Id move the rear sight a bit to the port side, to move the group to the left. All Rights Reserved. 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. Here is what it looks like: I owned an aluminum-framed Commander once upon a time back in the 1980s. As I alluded to above, the NATO alliance was doing everything it could to present a unified front against Communism, right down to every member nation playing by NATOs rules where calibers were concerned. Absolutely, it just so happens that Glocks and 1911s are my two favorite semi-autos. This was important to the Marines, as the guns would be subjected to dirt, mud, sand, etc. There is no debate. It has about 85% of its finish remaining with a great bore and strong mechanics. What you decide to carry should be easy to carry and shoot. 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