My First 1911...Colt Commander - The Firearms Forum

LeSabreUltra · 06-13-2009, 02:15 PM

Yep, I finally bought one today. Saw a guy shooting a Dan Wesson (really nice gun by the way) and it pushed me to go out seeking a Colt Commander specifically, I've been wanting one for a while.

I thought about Springfield, and others, but I wanted a really good one (not saying Springfield isn't, just doesn't carry the weight that the name Colt does) without going into the expensive custom stuff that you get with Dan Wesson, Les Baer, or Kimber. What really sold me though is that I held a Colt Commander once and just loved it. Perfect size to me, with the 4 inch barrel and great weight balance, finish, and trigger.

Anyway, here's mine.

Pictures aren't the best, I know. I'm too excited right now to setup the picture taking stuff I guess, I'll get more later. You can see it's still got the factory oil and stuff on it so I'll need to clean it.

Makes me wonder why I didn't buy one sooner.

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TranterUK · 06-13-2009, 02:19 PM

I love it. There is nothing you need to do to it.

LeSabreUltra · 06-13-2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TranterUK

I love it. There is nothing you need to do to it.

Thanks, that's my thoughts too, I don't think I'd want to change anything either!
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glocknut · 06-13-2009, 10:26 PM

Holy Moley...that's the blued version of my Stainless! It looks good blued!!!!

I just shot mine today for the first time. Its the second commander i bought. My other is a lightweight series 90 i think?

Here's the pics of mine.... congrats on owning a great gun!!!!

mike
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PS
Yours has better grips than mine....

LeSabreUltra · 06-15-2009, 10:20 PM

Thanks glocknut! The great thing about 1911's is that grips are easy to find, with a huge selection. I bet that stainless of yours would look great with some rosewood grips on it.

I haven't been able to get it to the range yet...weather and work haven't been letting me...hoping for this weekend though.

It's time to get serious with the picture taking!

Very happy with my Colt.

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jacksonco · 06-16-2009, 08:56 AM

very nice. I like it a lot. I have a Colt xse Commander and would like to have a blued one to go with it some day.

glocknut · 06-16-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by LeSabreUltra

Thanks glocknut! The great thing about 1911's is that grips are easy to find, with a huge selection. I bet that stainless of yours would look great with some rosewood grips on it.

I haven't been able to get it to the range yet...weather and work haven't been letting me...hoping for this weekend though.

It's time to get serious with the picture taking!

Very happy with my Colt.

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Nice picture taking you did there...

mike
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paladin · 06-16-2009, 11:49 PM

Congratulations. It looks like a beautiful pistol.

Question: Is not the barrel 4.25 inches?

Doc1911 · 06-30-2009, 06:59 AM

A blue COLT Commander - great weapon. Congrats.

40CalJoe · 06-30-2009, 02:15 PM

Congrats on your Colt, I feel you joy. I acquired my grandfathers Colt Commander chambered for 9mm a few months ago. It is around 50 years old or so. I have fired 50 rounds through it and it shoots nice. I need to get it cleaned up from all the years of rust, dust and neglect. I think my next 1911 will be a Colt Gold Cup. Sorry in advance for crappy pics:

http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL441.../365489925.jpg

http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL441.../365489929.jpg

redhart · 06-30-2009, 07:02 PM

Well I wont post a pic of mine,its got scratches,the grips are worn you all will make fun of it.But it is an everyday work tool and is dependable.

Doc1911 · 06-30-2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by redhart

Well I wont post a pic of mine,its got scratches,the grips are worn you all will make fun of it.But it is an everyday work tool and is dependable.

Some of those are the best pics - post it. Anyone who makes fun of a "used" gun must not have carried one for anytime .... You should see some of mt old LE weapons .... (most of my pics look good - only because I took pics when they were new ... )

redhart · 07-01-2009, 06:42 PM

06-13-2009, 02:15 PM	#1
LeSabreUltra V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 102	My First 1911...Colt Commander Yep, I finally bought one today. Saw a guy shooting a Dan Wesson (really nice gun by the way) and it pushed me to go out seeking a Colt Commander specifically, I've been wanting one for a while. I thought about Springfield, and others, but I wanted a really good one (not saying Springfield isn't, just doesn't carry the weight that the name Colt does) without going into the expensive custom stuff that you get with Dan Wesson, Les Baer, or Kimber. What really sold me though is that I held a Colt Commander once and just loved it. Perfect size to me, with the 4 inch barrel and great weight balance, finish, and trigger. Anyway, here's mine. Pictures aren't the best, I know. I'm too excited right now to setup the picture taking stuff I guess, I'll get more later. You can see it's still got the factory oil and stuff on it so I'll need to clean it. Makes me wonder why I didn't buy one sooner. . . . __________________ --> Last edited by LeSabreUltra; 06-13-2009 at 02:19 PM..

06-13-2009, 02:19 PM	#2
TranterUK Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 5,103	Re: My First 1911...Colt Commander I love it. There is nothing you need to do to it. __________________ DVC - Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas - Accuracy, Power, Speed. The light at the end of the recession tunnel IS a train coming the other way!

06-13-2009, 10:26 PM	#4
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	Re: My First 1911...Colt Commander Holy Moley...that's the blued version of my Stainless! It looks good blued!!!! I just shot mine today for the first time. Its the second commander i bought. My other is a lightweight series 90 i think? Here's the pics of mine.... congrats on owning a great gun!!!! mike gn PS Yours has better grips than mine.... Attached Images __________________ Where O where are you tonight? Why have you gone and left me alone? I searched to world over and a thought i found true love... You met another and PTThhh you were gone.... Last edited by glocknut; 06-13-2009 at 10:28 PM..

06-15-2009, 10:20 PM	#5
LeSabreUltra V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 102	Re: My First 1911...Colt Commander Thanks glocknut! The great thing about 1911's is that grips are easy to find, with a huge selection. I bet that stainless of yours would look great with some rosewood grips on it. I haven't been able to get it to the range yet...weather and work haven't been letting me...hoping for this weekend though. It's time to get serious with the picture taking! Very happy with my Colt. . . . __________________

06-16-2009, 08:56 AM	#6
jacksonco Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jackson County West Virginia Posts: 2,237	Re: My First 1911...Colt Commander very nice. I like it a lot. I have a Colt xse Commander and would like to have a blued one to go with it some day.

06-16-2009, 11:49 PM	#8
paladin Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6	Re: My First 1911...Colt Commander Congratulations. It looks like a beautiful pistol. Question: Is not the barrel 4.25 inches?

06-30-2009, 06:59 AM	#9
Doc1911 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 874	Re: My First 1911...Colt Commander A blue COLT Commander - great weapon. Congrats. __________________ _____ Sincerely, Doc NRA Life Member

06-30-2009, 02:15 PM	#10
40CalJoe V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: In the middle Posts: 421	Re: My First 1911...Colt Commander Congrats on your Colt, I feel you joy. I acquired my grandfathers Colt Commander chambered for 9mm a few months ago. It is around 50 years old or so. I have fired 50 rounds through it and it shoots nice. I need to get it cleaned up from all the years of rust, dust and neglect. I think my next 1911 will be a Colt Gold Cup. Sorry in advance for crappy pics: http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL441.../365489925.jpg http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL441.../365489929.jpg __________________ *I will give hussein obama exactly the same respect liberals gave George W Bush: NONE.* Last edited by 40CalJoe; 06-30-2009 at 02:17 PM..

06-30-2009, 07:02 PM	#11
redhart V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: east coast Posts: 83	Re: My First 1911...Colt Commander Well I wont post a pic of mine,its got scratches,the grips are worn you all will make fun of it.But it is an everyday work tool and is dependable.

07-01-2009, 06:42 PM	#13
redhart V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: east coast Posts: 83	Re: My First 1911...Colt Commander