But thats me. Gun #: 970395128 Seller: Buttstock GA Sales: 209 $1,249.00 Full Details 2 Image (s) Lots of people think it is the best because they have only two options in front of them: hot salt blueing or cold blueing juice. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Colt introduced an all steel version called the Combat Commander and renamed the aluminum framed pistol the Lightweight Commander. Gold Cup Commander - .45, blued and stainless variants M1991A1 Commander - .45, blued and stainless variants Black factory wrap a, Colt 1911 Gold Cup National Match. 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. I get that a $400 RIA isnt beveled but come on Colt! Love that thing. From that time until now the legendary brand has created some of the most famous pistols and firearms the world has ever seen. This particular Combat Commander was a joy to shoot, especially since it had been gone over by a gunsmith to make it even better. Totally stock, early 80s vintage. Colt 1911 Combat Commander 9mm Pistol Our price: $1,049.99 Out of stock Check to compare Colt 1911 Combat Elite Commander Two-Tone 45 ACP Pistol Our price: $1,499.99 Market Price: $1,699.99 you save 12% Out of stock Check to compare Colt 1911 Combat Elite Government Two-Tone 45 ACP Pistol Our price: $1,499.99 Market Price: $1,699.99 you save 12% Beretta 3032 Tomcat [Review]: A Worthy Self-Defense Pistol? Year of Manufacture: 1980 ( Colt Serial Lookup) Caliber: .38 Super. 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. He is married, with four sons and daughters-law and 9-and-counting grandkids. THE BAD: Two things detracted from the Commander being all it could be. Shopwith us for the best and top ratedfirearms. We look to be the same age with the same amount of shooting and reloading years under our respective belts. 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. 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. So if youre a competitor, hey, knock yourself out and trick up your 1911 with FLGRs and the like. One of the reasons why this happens on matte finishes is that the metal has high points and low points, and the holster will wear the blueing off the high points on the steel first (obviously) and your blueing starts to look light in areas where the blueing persists in only the low areas. Compatible with a 1911A1 as well. If you have any feedback or question about my articles, please submit it here, it's always appreciated! Notice that Lee even calls it by its original name. With the COMBAT COMMANDER (9MM) proving just that. Blueing can be taken off by holster wear. 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. Carbon Steel Blued frame and slide and Stainless Steel barrel are ready for rugged use. great quality, reliable as my Glock 19, hate the thumb safety, IMO over priced. Action: Single-action hammer-fired semi-auto, Material: Carbon-steel frame and slide, blue, Sights: Novak white 3-Dot Carry sights (front), Novak Low Mount Carry (rear). This "build it yourself" 1911 build kit comes with everything you need to create a superior 1911 pistol, excluding only the grips and magazine. 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. Some "Series 80" pistol also had the bushing/barrel system of the "Series 70" pistols. This is why I say that American gun buyers are getting short-changed by the gun companies. The sharp edges on the safety seems to rub my hand raw where it contacts during extended range sessions and the point at the end of the safety will dig into my side if I sit down just right(or wrong). We have a Colt Clark Customs M1991A1 45 ACP series 80 with muzzle break. And, while were talking about carrying this gun, lets look at a point or two. Used to be the only gun I carried until I added a Kimber Super Carry Pro. Year All Attributes. Menu. I have an early Series 80 Colt Government Model that has gone over 250,000 rounds and has yet to have a parts failure. It had the factory hard rubber grip panels, black sights and no extended slide release or thumb safety. 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. After owning and shooting 2000 + thru her my final thoughts are; In 1950, Colt put the Commander into regular production so that ordinary folks like me could buy one. Personal taste. The M-9 came in second place to the SIG entry in the trials, but was cheaper and so chosen. The assembly consists of four parts: two springs, and a specially-designed recoil guide rod and plug. The commercial models have used properly heat treated parts for many decades. I made two mechanical upgrades (or changes). Its called a Springfield XD, And it is a lot easier to inadvertently engage the safety on an M-9 than a 1911. Sometimes used as People Of Good Use Elsewhere.. old school but quality. The front sight tenon size measures 1/8 of an inch Product Description Trijicon bright and tough night sights are three-dot iron sights that increase night-fire shooting accuracy by as much as five times over conventional sights. The other is the price. The ejection port is slightly lowered, but not flared. Thats a Super .38, but you can see the sheen coming off that finish. In this Article: History: Rugers, And Mine With The BrandMk I-II-III-IV?ButThe Best Upgrade IsPhoto GallerySpecs & FeaturesUses For This Short-Barreled .22 PistolShooting The 22/45 LiteRed Dots Vs. Open SightsConclusion A small, light .22 pistol can be a thing of joy. Guns Listing ID: 504578Excellent, pre-owned, 1911 MKIV Series 80 C.C.O. What ammo was tried in the gun, and were any groups shot with it at 25 yards from the bench? The apprehension of starting another 1911 vs Glock discussion in your post is almost palpable. colt rear sight 1911 factory fits series 70 80 national match delta elite - $42.98. Step 1: Go to https://www.colt.com/ Step 2: Hover the mouse to "Customer Service" Step 3: Click "Serial Number Lookup" Once you get to that page, enter all the characters and the numbers on your firearms into the search field. first issue mfg. The right side of the slide is marked " COLT'S COMBAT COMMANDER". The only advantage, if any, that I can see with the Combat Commander as a carry gun is that it might conceal a little easier than a full-size gun (Best Concealed Carry Holsters). Je vends ce pistolet dalarme culasse mobile en bon tat de fonctionnement. Colt gun storeoffers quality colt arms(colt pistols,colt revolvers,colt rifles). But, politics being what they are, the military is stuck, at least for now with the 9. The grip length has a lot to do with concealability, too. Remember you are working with old technology. I PROVIDE 7 DAY INSP. Ill second that, those things are darn uncomfortable after a while. You have a fallacious construction made to fit the sound of a word already in existence. Colt pistols are known for their superior craftsmanship and ergonomics. Due to having lost contact with its linguistic source, the modern military vernacular has turned pogue into a retronym/backronym. I havent ever seen any field reports of the Moro Rebellion that prove any of this. .45 ACP, Colt Government MK IV Series 80, chambered in .45 Auto in very good condition. You have different things because every one is different and choose different weapons. Colt Gold Cup National Match Series 80 45ACP SN:FN25027 MFG:1987 Colt. The Colt Commander ate them all without a burp or hiccup. Compare this image with that at the top of the article that shows the current-production Commander. This colt was manufactured in 1993 and is in excellent condition, there is a very minor scuff on the right side slide to, Shooters, this is an excellent condition Colt M1991 A1 45 ACP. The barrel bushing to slide and barrel tolerance is .005 total. Colt Combat Commander Pre-Series 80 1911 9mm Semi-Automatic Pistol MFD 1976 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. Im not alone in this analysis. Buy the COMBAT COMMANDER (9MM) today and have it delivered to you shipping free. This is particularly important because Commanders, with their shorter, lighter slides and heavier recoil springs, cycle much faster than a 5 1911s. FACTORY GOLD ENGRAVED, NEW UNFIRED 100% COND. Youre gonna love it Kyle. Currently carry a vintage mustang lightweight. Guns Listing ID: 671378It has custom grips Pistol is in great condition . Colts entry a shortened 1911 with an aluminum frame (called Coltalloy) wasnt adopted (neither was the Smith and Wesson M39). For near the same price as the XSE. . I think this would make a great all-around pistol, one that could fill several roles like home defense, concealed carry, target /competitive shooting, range gun. In 1970, Colt introduced a steel-framed version of the Commander and named it the Combat Commander. No problem with functioning all the rounds worked as planned. Heres a very quick-and-dirty video I recorded just to show the recoil (or lack of it) with a mid-range target load. Unfortunately, because it isnt a powder coat it isnt the most durable finish and you actually have to apply oil to keep the rust off. Action Single Action Double Action Double Action Only Semi-Auto All Options. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I was new to shooting then and I couldnt hit a thing with my new Commander. Colt Delta Elite 10MM SN:DS10236 MFG:1989 Colt. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. From day one this was my favorite handgun and my EDC. $450.00. I kept it long enough to understand that, without an ambidextrous safety, the gun was problematic for me to carry as I am left-handed. Trigger 3-hole aluminum 4.5 to 6.0 lbs. just picked up a xse version. Id like to know more about it. The recoil spring assembly is the tried-and-true (so-called) GI system. I always shoot to the right but thats a whole other article. I just saw a Series '80 9x19 Combat Commander go for a bit over $1000, and the pre-Series '80 guns are more desirable due to the better roll marks and the lack of the firing pins safety. Receive exclusive gun deals once a week and all our great reviews right in your inbox. Brownells will give you the most information on the issue. and if Gregolas adds a Commander model to the other two, it will be his antipenultimate 1911! Not only does it offer enhanced protection, it gives you an instantly visible sight picture in no-light and low-light situations thanks to tritium technology and sapphire jewels (for an even distribution of light). &nbs, For sale is my 1911 Colt Delta elite in 10 mm The previous owner added trijicon sights. $30.00. Despite the tight thumb safety, I can recommend the new Colt Combat Commander without reservation. Guns used to be rust-blued, fume blued, carbona oil blued, etc. 1911s are the most customized pistols ever made. The beavertail well, there was not much of a beavertail and no memory bump on the grip safety. Quick View Commander Slides 1911 COMMANDER SLIDE 45ACP 4.25 STAINLESS REAR SERRATIONS WITH PARA SIGHT CUTS If you love to wear hoodies? It has been used in the United States Navy and Marine Corps since before World War II, entering Army usage around the time of the Vietnam War. Barrel Length Range: 4.00 to 4.99. Sights 3-dot, Novak White Dot front, Novak Low Mount Carry rear notch I would have to disagree there. Has definitely proven itself above and beyond.. there hasnt been any recent war conflicts, that even compare to ww1 or ww2. You used to get top-shelf blue jobs from Winchester, Colt, Remington, S&W, etc. BUT, the soldier felt the .38 AKA 9mm measurement of a round was not sufficient. Colt 1991 Commander 45 ACP Stainless Centerfire Pistol $809.99; Notify Me When Available; Brand: Colt; Item Number: O4091U; Colt XSE Government Model 45 ACP Commander Stainless Pistol . My test sample is a Combat Commander. re: the full length guide rod obsession today: The FLGR issue arose as a result of some IPSC shooters having springs kink or break. It broke, as the saying goes, like a glass rod. Colt.com. M2. About the deep blue finish: It looks, in the two photos, like a black nitride finish. 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. Ever since its introduction to the public in 1950, shooters have liked that it was just a touch shorter than the full-size 1911. In my experience, the reach from the grip to the trigger is a lot farther than any 1911A1 I ever handled in the military. A password will be sent to your email address. I just felt the need to remind shooters that barrel length is secondary in the concealed-carry priority, while grip length matters more. Got to rob my piggy bank for this one.. gonna be my bbq ,going to church, relaxing on my porch gun. With a few modest adjustments and tuning I cant help but say I love this gun. Scott Save Reply Quote T !INCLUDES 2 COLTS MAGAZINES, Colt 1911 Series 80 Gold Cup National Match Stainless .45 ACP In excellent condition, this 1987 production pistol comes with one Colt magazine, original box, original styrofoam, and all associated, SOLD ! Today, everything is bead blasted, hiding a multitude of sins. Stiff, hard to use and overall something I would expect on a cheap import. A skilled smith can make a fair purse out of the sows ear that is cold blueing solution, but it is never idea. Zero, Nada, None. These included: And, for those of you into a little more detail, heres a screenshot from Sightm1911.com that explains models and variants in a little more detail: The Commander I am going to examine in some detail was loaned to me by my friend Marty, who owns a business distinctly unrelated to firearms sales but had, at one point in time, an FFL. The Commander version just hangs better than the Government model; to me, at least. The pistol had the Standard grip safety (according to Colt), but some Geezers like me refer to it as a Rat-Tail grip safety. On the Kimber the clip just glides in and locks. .45 Auto, This beauty is in AS NEW CONDITION in correct factory box with papers, lock and manual. [2] In the Canadian Forces a pogue is referred to as a WOG, short for without guns or without guts. Back then, US Government requirements were issued stating that the new pistol had to be chambered in 9mm parabellum (Latin is even neater than French) and couldnt exceed seven inches in length or weigh more than 25 ounces. Free shipping. The 12 month average price is $1,068.86 used. . For a 9MM, the darned thing is HUGE! First after doing a little polishing on the internals, I cut the piston spring for the firing pin black just long enough to keep the plunger supported. At the time, smokeless powder was just beginning to be developed and the .38 cal used did not have the modern power. Barsto has a barrel/bushing that with a bit of fitting will turn an older .45 or .38 Super into a 50yd tack driver. 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. But the M9 is a pistol I have a lot of experience with, followed closely by the M1911. The thumb safety works as it should, with a bit of resistance going in either direction, but its function is also smooth and positive. My Series 80 Commander is marked a bit different. . 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. It just jumps into my hand when I want it, points exactly to where I am looking and never lets me down. Look at this gun. 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