New (to me) Colt's Combat Commander

[Pokem807]

Just picked it up this morning, and ran around 100 rounds through it this afternoon. I was nervous about using Gunbroker, but it was relatively painless and the pistol has exceeded expectations so far. I had planned on getting a DW A2 Commander, and I still may, but I'm glad I went with the Colt.

As the picture shows, it has had some work done. A Greider Precision match trigger and EB sear spring have been installed, as well as aftermarket sights. The previous owner said the grip panels were by Esmerelda.

At the range I only had the one CMC Shooting Star mag that it came with, which slowed things down a bit. After 100 rounds, I decided two things: I love the pistol and I hate the grip safety. I experienced zero malfunctions of any kind, and it's very easy to shoot. The only fly in the ointment was the grip safety. I'd never shot a 1911 without a beavertail GS, and didn't realize the difference it makes.

Any recommendations on a grip safety? I was going to go with the WC Concealment, but I won't mess with the frame to do it. I want as small a beavertail as possible that will still protect the webbing of my hand. I'd also like to keep the stock hammer.

I have 4 Wilson 47D magazines headed my way, and a few thousand rounds in the safe. Next up is some nice leather.

 

[Garrett]

That`s a fine weapon, congrats!

 

[druryj]

Very nice. If you don’t want to have to mess with the frame, you will probably have to go with the Wilson Drop in piece. It’s a nice piece though and you can get it for $35-40.


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[Pokem807]

Very nice. If you don’t want to have to mess with the frame, you will probably have to go with the Wilson Drop in piece. It’s a nice piece though and you can get it for $35-40.


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Thanks for the recommendation. Just ordered one.


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[surjimmy]

BUYER BEWARE! These are like Lays Potato Chips, you can't have just 1. Very Nice weapon.

 

[bigred1]

Great choice.

 

[Boehlertaught]

Congratulations but you're just showing off and it should be strictly forbidden here. Ha ha. Just kidding. I'm jealous.

 

[D. Hargrove]

Beautiful weapon, +1 on @druryj and the Wilson Drop in...

 

[Pokem807]

Thanks for the compliments. It has just enough wear that I won't feel bad carrying it, but not so much that it looks bad.

I noticed that the trigger, while crisp, seemed a bit heavy. This evening I checked and it averaged about 6#. I know that the sear spring has been replaced, so I may tweak it a bit when replacing the grip safety. I'd like to end up with a pull of around 4#, but no lighter.


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[Dave70968]

BUYER BEWARE! These are like Lays Potato Chips, you can't have just 1. Very Nice weapon.

I can, but mine was worked over by no less than Jim Clark, Sr. The trigger is cream-your-jeans good; breaks like a glass rod. Nothing could surpass it.