1911 Commander: Clapp Colt vs Wesson A2 vs ?

[Pokem807]

I've had beater 1911s, and I've had safe queens. Now that I have none, I want a nice quality shooter that looks good but won't make me cringe at the first sign of holster wear.

The only requirements are pre-80 series, 45ACP, and blued steel, and I'm open to a CCO. $1200 is the limit I've imposed on myself.

Right now I'm leaning towards the DW A2 commmander, but the WC Colt can be had for roughly the same money.

Any other options I've missed? Not interested in Ruger, SA or Kimber. I've had each in the past and want something different.


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[JD8]

DW is a significant step above a Colt. Are you using this for carry? IF you are, personally, I'd go for something like this, but that's due to personal preferences.

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog...9/Dan+Wesson+Valkyrie+Commander+45ACP+4.25+NS

 

[rawhide]

My only experience with a Colt is the 1991, but I have 2 DWs. A CCO & Heritage. Every time I run them I leave the range thinking I am a great shooter.

 

[Dave70968]

I love my Dan Wesson.

 

[Pokem807]

DW is a significant step above a Colt. Are you using this for carry? IF you are, personally, I'd go for something like this, but that's due to personal preferences.

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog...9/Dan+Wesson+Valkyrie+Commander+45ACP+4.25+NS

I've had my eye on the Valkyrie as well. It's more gun for the money, but I love the A2 blue.


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[JD8]

I've had my eye on the Valkyrie as well. It's more gun for the money, but I love the A2 blue.


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I hadn't seen that A2, it's a good looking gun for sure. You should be able to get that for under $1200 it looks like.

 

[bigfug]

DW fan here, I have an ECO I love. Don't forget to look at blems, more often than not, you wont find it. You will however find a lot of extra $ to feed it though

 

[druryj]

DW fan here, I have an ECO I love. Don't forget to look at blems, more often than not, you wont find it. You will however find a lot of extra $ to feed it though

Oh yeah. Good point!

 

[Zaphod Beeblebrox]

I've got a S&W E series Scandium bobtail I love that is a bit over your range (and is two tone), but there are other E series models that would be at or a bit below your price point.

BUT, everything I've heard about DW says if the price is even somewhat close, get the DW.

 

[Pokem807]

I've had a DW A2 Commander in the cart a few times, but haven't bought one yet. The other day on Gunbroker I saw a 70s vintage blued Colt Combat Commander, and really liked it. The new A2 will set me back about $1200 OTD, while I might be able to get the used Colt (or one like it) for less than $1000. What to do?