What to do with the Colt?????

[67RS/SSx2]

I guess I'm turning into a Colt guy. I picked up a slightly rough Commander to befriend my new Commander. The one I just bought is a 70 series and blued. The blueing is pretty rough and needs to be redone.

Here's my dilemma. I want this to be a home defense/carry gun. I'm definitely going with night sights. What night sights should I get?

Also, this gun may be holstered a lot. At first I thought I would re-blue it. But since its going to be in a holster often, is there a better (more durable, but not ugly) finish for that? I don't want it to be some pimped out gun but it doesn't have to be super pretty, just very functional.

Think I will also put Crimson Trace grips on it. So my questions are

1) Whose night sights?
2) What finish should I use (most durable)?

Thanks for helping out!

 

[WhiteyMacD]

I guess I'm turning into a Colt guy. I picked up a slightly rough Commander to befriend my new Commander. The one I just bought is a 70 series and blued. The blueing is pretty rough and needs to be redone.

Here's my dilemma. I want this to be a home defense/carry gun. I'm definitely going with night sights. What night sights should I get?

Also, this gun may be holstered a lot. At first I thought I would re-blue it. But since its going to be in a holster often, is there a better (more durable, but not ugly) finish for that? I don't want it to be some pimped out gun but it doesn't have to be super pretty, just very functional.

Think I will also put Crimson Trace grips on it. So my questions are

1) Whose night sights?
2) What finish should I use (most durable)?

Thanks for helping out!

Get it coated if you are worried about holster wear (Accurate Iron/ OlYeller should be able to do it, and a little more). Personally, I like my guns to have a little wear on em.

As far as sights, Im pretty partial to novaks for 1911s.

 

[67RS/SSx2]

What coating would be best for this purpose? Or, is it just a matter of personal preference?

 

[WhiteyMacD]

What coating would be best for this purpose? Or, is it just a matter of personal preference?

cerakote, duracoat, robar...

If you want high resistance, look for something thats a bake on ceramic type coat.

I will say, with the exception of bluing, I would be apt have a pro coat it, specially if its going to be a carry.

 

[Glock 'em down]

If it were mine, I'd put a set of XS Big Dots on it.

As for the finish? Hell, it don't hurt the way it shoots. If it's gonna be a totin' iron why mess with it?

I kinda like a little wear on mine.

 

[Honeybee]

With crimson trace grips why do you need sights?

I would Parkerize it if you want long lasting trouble free finish, Just keep it oiled and you are set to go.

Either Mike at Olyeller or I could do that for you (but he lives closer to you than I do.)

 

[67RS/SSx2]

Crimson Trace grips are a luxury that can make quick and accurate aim a breeze. But I don't want to be completely dependent on them. Hence the night sights. I'm trying to make this as best a home defense/carry gun as possible.

 

[WhiteyMacD]

I dont see any problem running a laser with conventional sights. I can see it being quite handy when your eyes are adjusting from bright to dim light. I would, however, train extensively to not be distracted by the dot when using the sights nor hesitate because of laser aim wobble.

I forgot about parkerize. 67RS, I can show you a springer that has a factory parkerized finish. It was my carry gun for 6 years and was worn everyday. Little to absolutely no wear.

In fact, forget my other list of coats. Get it parkerized.

 

[67RS/SSx2]

Sounds like Parkerizing it is. Looked at some photos of pistols that had been Parkerized. Didn't look bad at all.

Thanks for the replies!

WMD, I will be talking to you later about this.

 

[WhiteyMacD]

Sounds like Parkerizing it is. Looked at some photos of pistols that had been Parkerized. Didn't look bad at all.

Thanks for the replies!

WMD, I will be talking to you later about this.

You got it, just come by anytime.