Colt Combat Commader/Para Ordinance - The Firearms Forum

KWM · 06-10-2012, 02:49 PM

I have a Colt Combat Commander 45 ACP with a Para Ordinance lower unit (grip, trigger etc) 13+1 serial # PK00xxxx. I also have the original Colt lower unit (grip, trigger, etc) serial # 70BSxxxxx. It had been in a safe since the late80's, was removed to install Para Ordinance unit in the early 90's, put back, and shows minimal wear. Any ideas as to approx value?

RunningOnMT · 06-10-2012, 03:32 PM

So really you have a Para Ordnance 1911 with a Colt slide..right? If I was a potential buyer I'd have to shoot it first. How many rounds through it before and after conversion?

I'm no expert but my best guess is depending on condition $700-1000.00. A thousand may be on the high side but a hi capacity 1911 is desirable to me. Of course a gun shop will probably only give you $4-500.00

KWM · 06-10-2012, 04:19 PM

"So really you have a Para Ordnance 1911 with a Colt slide..right?" Correct.

Around 300 rounds before the conversion. Non after. Still have all original parts.

Sent to gunsmith within the last six months to have the trigger reworked to 4 lb pull.

Not trying to sell. Probably give it to my son.

Just curious as to value

KWM · 06-15-2012, 12:24 PM

Thought I'd post pic's

06-10-2012, 02:49 PM	#1
KWM Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Contributor Posts: 31	Colt Combat Commader/Para Ordinance I have a Colt Combat Commander 45 ACP with a Para Ordinance lower unit (grip, trigger etc) 13+1 serial # PK00xxxx. I also have the original Colt lower unit (grip, trigger, etc) serial # 70BSxxxxx. It had been in a safe since the late80's, was removed to install Para Ordinance unit in the early 90's, put back, and shows minimal wear. Any ideas as to approx value? -->

06-10-2012, 03:32 PM	#2
RunningOnMT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Akron, Ohio Contributor Posts: 4,720	Re: Colt Combat Commader/Para Ordinance So really you have a Para Ordnance 1911 with a Colt slide..right? If I was a potential buyer I'd have to shoot it first. How many rounds through it before and after conversion? I'm no expert but my best guess is depending on condition $700-1000.00. A thousand may be on the high side but a hi capacity 1911 is desirable to me. Of course a gun shop will probably only give you $4-500.00 __________________ "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!"

06-10-2012, 04:19 PM	#3
KWM Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Contributor Posts: 31	Re: Colt Combat Commader/Para Ordinance "So really you have a Para Ordnance 1911 with a Colt slide..right?" Correct. Around 300 rounds before the conversion. Non after. Still have all original parts. Sent to gunsmith within the last six months to have the trigger reworked to 4 lb pull. Not trying to sell. Probably give it to my son. Just curious as to value

06-15-2012, 12:24 PM	#4
KWM Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Contributor Posts: 31	Re: Colt Combat Commader/Para Ordinance Thought I'd post pic's Attached Images