Enjoyed your article, Mike. Please see our photos and good luck! ( Like ISIS) or (Others) ( In that AREA). This gus is near factory new. A Colt Defender is my EDC piece. Here is what these bullets look like, in the order I shot them. This upgrade really works well and looks phenomenal. With the COMBAT COMMANDER (9MM) proving just that. COLT CUSTOM SHOP NEW 1911 DOUBLE EAGLE COMBAT COMMANDER MODEL 9MM/38 SUPER SLIDE. . Search. This would make a fantastic defensive pistol, but it could also make a nice addition to a Colt collection missing a Combat Commander. Id like to know more about it. I did have an issue with the slide stop until I realized its best not to try and lock the slide with an empty magazine in the well. Mike, Having carried a Colt Combat Commander .38 Super since 1974, you missed a few fine points. The pull on a S-80 pistol has this extra mush in the travel, and thats the mechanism pushing that spring force of the firing pin block out of the way. MK IV SERIES 80 1911 GOVERNMENT MODEL SLIDE SIGHTS 38 SUPER/9MM at the best online prices at eBay! It can be very accurate, at least in my experience. 1990 Colt Combat Commander .9mm Blue 4.25" *SCARCE 9mm Caliber MODEL* Colt 1990 Colt Combat Commander .9mm Blue 4.25" *SCARCE 9mm Caliber MODEL* (No reviews yet) Write a Review Write a Review. Receive exclusive gun deals once a week and all our great reviews right in your inbox. Brand, style & caliber really dont matter much. Colt Commander Mk IV Series 80 Gun #: 979408145 Seller: JamesFrederick $1,900.00 Full Details 1 Image (s) Colt 1911 A1 Mark IV Series 80 Paper Advertising Gun #: 906048536 Seller: Craig Barter GA Sales: 62 $45.00 Full Details 1 Image (s) 1985 Colt MKIV Series 80 Gold Cup National Match Gun #: 999481138 Seller: wmoots $1,440.00 Full Details The other is the price. "SALE PENDING, UNDER DEPOSIT or ON HOLD"IT IS AVAILAB, For sale is a NIB, complete package Colt Gold Cup National Match MKIV Series 80 Enhanced Model in beautiful Bright Stainless which appears unfired, in original factory case, outer box and all paperwor, Wow! Buy and find hard to find Colt 9mm online at OmahaOutdoors.com. MKIV. It just jumps into my hand when I want it, points exactly to where I am looking and never lets me down. Action: Single-action hammer-fired semi-auto, Material: Carbon-steel frame and slide, blue, Sights: Novak white 3-Dot Carry sights (front), Novak Low Mount Carry (rear). The Commander seems to hit the sweet spot. Step 1: Go to https://www.colt.com/ Step 2: Hover the mouse to "Customer Service" Step 3: Click "Serial Number Lookup" Once you get to that page, enter all the characters and the numbers on your firearms into the search field. It was purchase. Colt wisely brought it out in .45 ACP as well as 9mm and also in the red-headed stepchild, .38 Super. The trigger press is nice brand new and will smooth out with use. Professional installation recommended. (Some companies do make guns like this). M2. The 1911 is viewed as one of the finest combat pistols ever produced. Black factory wrap a .Click for more info Seller: Ten Below Firearms Area Code: 651 $1,999.00 The reason why no one wants blued guns any more is that no one (except custom gun makers) do a good polishing job (to a 400 or 600 grit finish), which requires lots of hand attention and skilled craftsmanship. With a target range in his backyard and after 40 years of shooting, his knowledge of firearms and reloading is fairly extensive. Free shipping. The reason the US Military went to a 9MM was to comply with STENAG NATO requirements. Colt Combat Commander 1911 45 ACP Pistol with Checkered Black Cherry G10 Grips . Description. Colt introduced an all steel version called the Combat Commander and renamed the aluminum framed pistol the Lightweight Commander. The best price for colt commander 9mm for sale online. engraved and gold plated by Valade. Colt responded with the aluminum-framed, 4.25-inch-barreled Commander in 9mm, while other guns and companies that were included in that trial included: The Browning Hi-Power (The Inglis Company in Canada), plus another Hi-Power (Fabrique Nationale in Belgium): and finally, the Model 39 (Smith & Wesson): None of the pistols were selected. The thumb safety works as it should, with a bit of resistance going in either direction, but its function is also smooth and positive. Not long after the end of WWII (in 1949, to be precise), the military was looking for a lighter, shorter 1911 in 9mm that could be issued as a replacement for the 1911. I also like having the ability to flick the safety and shoot double action in an emergency. DPMS LR-308 [Review]: The AR, Back to Basics. The best carry gun is the one you shoot best and are most familiar. IMO, it shouldnt be necessary but rarely are mechanical things perfect when mass produced. The thumb and grip safeties are usually the first things that go. This was important to the Marines, as the guns would be subjected to dirt, mud, sand, etc. Remember you are working with old technology. Look at this gun. [2] In the Canadian Forces a pogue is referred to as a WOG, short for without guns or without guts. Colt's Manufacturing Company - firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. The Colt Commander is a single-action, semi-automatic, magazine-fed, and recoil-operated handgun based on the John M. Browning designed M1911. Purpose: Hunting/Target. Gold cup national match, 45 acp, 5 inch, backstrap saftey, Skelton trigger, adjustable sights, and wood grips. But it is only money. and reliability is obviously of tantamount importance. This particular Combat Commander was a joy to shoot, especially since it had been gone over by a gunsmith to make it even better. Like New Condition, .45 ACP - Colt MK IV Series 80 Officer's ACP, Colt Lightweight Defender 9MM As New In Correct Box With All Papers BARGAIN, Colt Lightweight Defender AS NEW IN BOX BARGAIN 45 AC, COLT "LADY COLT" GOVERNMENT 380 CAL. The Marines have now authorized the use and issue of the Glock 17 and I believe the Glock 19 in place of the 1911, and or the Beretta M9A1, because most MARSOC operators already carried Glocks and liked them a lot better than the Colt. I am looking at the Wilsons combat style pistol. I love the feel, the accuracy, the quality. Im with you Im better now than when I started. I guess the advantage is that the Commander will take regular 1911 magazines, as I found out today when I dragged a couple of my old 1911 mags out and shot some SWC loads Id had a while. If you have any feedback or question about my articles, please submit it here, it's always appreciated! Thats merely their good level of finish. Colt 1911 Government & Commander Pistol Grip - Excaliber, Classic Panel, Silver Plated Brass Price: $89.95 Quantity in Basket: none Colt 1911 Government & Commander Pistol Grip - Altamont, Thin Panel, Rosewood Price: $49.95 Quantity in Basket: none Colt 1911 Government & Commander Pistol Grip - Altamont, Thin Panel, Checkered Rosewood Price: $59.95 Sure, the canonical modern striker pistol has the drop safety as does a Series 80. Colt 1911 Combat Commander 9mm Pistol Our price: $1,049.99 Out of stock Check to compare Colt 1911 Combat Elite Commander Two-Tone 45 ACP Pistol Our price: $1,499.99 Market Price: $1,699.99 you save 12% Out of stock Check to compare Colt 1911 Combat Elite Government Two-Tone 45 ACP Pistol Our price: $1,499.99 Market Price: $1,699.99 you save 12% As I alluded to above, the NATO alliance was doing everything it could to present a unified front against Communism, right down to every member nation playing by NATOs rules where calibers were concerned. On the Kimber the clip just glides in and locks. Hopefully in a pseudo-anonymous comment section of a gun blog it will be less painful than in person. For people carrying or using their pistol for social engagements? Colt Combat Commander 45ACP SN:70SC83177 MFG:1982 Colt. I use rust blueing on all double guns and O/U shotgun barrel sets, especially the older guns with vent holes in the bottom rib. The trigger is the long, solid aluminum model (in black); which I dislike. When I refinish my own rifles, polish them by hand, then I slow rust blue them. Rounds have rich ion bond finish, flats polished stainless steel. I will not argue the merits of the 1911. Overall condition is good wit, CALL TO DISCUSS PRICE AND SHIPPING Avaliable today from a private collection. The right side of the slide is marked " COLT'S COMBAT COMMANDER". 3 models Trijicon Colt 3 Dot Night Sights for Government / Combat Commander CA26 (2) As Low As (Save Up to 33%) $69.99. That is was the reasons the Army wants to get a new pistol. No? Zero, Nada, None. One way of dealing with thisand something they really should be doing at the factory with these grip safetiesis to detail strip the pistol, then take a needle file and then fine sandpaper to radius the lower edges and corners on that portion of the grip safety that projects beyond the tangs on the frame. I make different targets for different purposes). Series 80 Lightweight Commander - .45, 1983-1997 Series 80 Combat Commander - .38 Super, 9mm, .45, blue slide and stainless receiver variant with Hogue grips in 1998 only, blued, stainless and satin nickel variants. This listing is for a Very Rare Colt Marine M45A1 in stainless steel 1 of only 200 . COLT COMBAT COMMANDER O4942XE CUSTOM HAND ENGRAVED SLIDE & FRAME - 9MM CUSTOM WHITE PEARLITE GRIPS WITH SILVER COLT RAMPANT HORSE & SILVER GRIP SCREWS 4.25 INCH BARREL - BLUED FINISH&n .Click for more info Seller: Jones & Jones Area Code: 928 $1,599.00 Colt Pistols - Commander Colt ~ Commander ~ .45 Auto GI#: 102214720 And yes, its gotta be a Colts. . My wifes go to gun is an M-9. Wilson Combat. Thats been polished to at least a 400 grit, perhaps higher. The new guns are a good buy, and really dont cost much more than guns from the 1980s when adjusted for inflation. All Rights Reserved. Trigger 3-hole aluminum 4.5 to 6.0 lbs. Some people think that springs last forever and this isnt true. Buy the COMBAT COMMANDER (9MM) today and have it delivered to you shipping free. A password will be sent to your email address. Technically, this is a Combat Commander, since the frame is made of stainless steel, not aluminum, which is obvious in the photo. gun & box numbers are the same . Commanders have a reputation for being VERY finicky about magazines, especially with eight-round 1911 mags, and for having a narrower window of acceptable extractor tension for reliable feeding and extraction. Oddly enough, I like the Hi Power. Also, you have to depress the clip release to slide the clip in. Despite the tight thumb safety, I can recommend the new Colt Combat Commander without reservation. The gun was similar, upon a quick visual examination, to a standard 1911. One of the alleged reasons for switching weapons platforms was to make it easier for small handed people to shoot it. As always, I welcome comments below. You can see the ejected case just above the gun. In my experience, the reach from the grip to the trigger is a lot farther than any 1911A1 I ever handled in the military. Legend has it that that Muslim rebels in the Philippines would wrap wet rawhide around their testicles and, when it dried and shrank, the resulting pain would make them unaware of being hit by .38 caliber slugs. Colt Delta Elite 10MM SN:DE09094 MFG:1987 Colt. It was the first mass-produced American pistol with an aluminium alloy frame and the first Colt pistol to be chambered in 9mm Parabellum. Love it except for the thumb safety. . 1928, very high cond. You didnt. Striker-fired polymer-framed guns are all the rage these days, and a lot of shooters (especially younger ones) have gone from day one of their shooting experience without ever touching a 1911, let alone firing one. The bottom tab brakes causing accidental discharge when they are broken. It did not come with the gun, but was one that I own. They also are supposed to add some time between spring changes and to soften frame battering, which in turn leads to a softened recoil impulse. Featured Gun Classifieds Colt Pistols - 1911 Series 80, CAN'T BE DISTINGUISHED FROM NEW COMES WITH 2 MAGS; A WILSON AND A KIMCO SHIPPING IS $ 35.00 IF ITDOES NOT SAY . Here is a target I shot using this bullet and a middle-tier charge of HP 38 (Winchester 231 double). BUY FIREAMS ,(RIFFLES AND HAND GUNS ONLY ) discreetly online and FFL also available with no fake stamps all about connections , chech out , COLT M4, AK-47 , R16M4FTT Windham Weaponry and others just email the ARMstore ticker via [emailprotected],com. for sale! Even if it is a genuine Colt, the price is too high. But then theres the CCO. They want a minimum $800 for a pistol but dont radius any of the sharp edges. The regular, square-butt 1911 is really bad at this. I sometimes overlook things when I do a review. Thats a Super .38, but you can see the sheen coming off that finish. The beavertail grip safety for a 1911/191A1 will not fit correctly. Currently carry a vintage mustang lightweight. Colt Lightweight Officers Model 80 Series. Series 80. You save $34.00! Comes as pictured with 3 magazines, blue COLT case, and has normal cosmetic wear.Features &, This is a very nice vintage custom Colt Mk.IV Series 80 Government Model pistol in .45 ACP. After WWII, some desk-pogue decided that the 1911 in .45 ACP had to go; it wasnt continental enough, I guess. The gun appears to have been shot very little , if at all. Regardless of a persons views or preferences for a defensive pistols style, brand or caliber; I feel every handgun enthusiasts should have some variant of a 45ACP 1911 in their collection. But Ive always said that barrel length makes very little difference in the ability to conceal a pistol or revolver. The Commander can make a great carry gun, and a lot of folks carry even full-size 1911s and conceal them just fine, so 3/4 inches off the barrel should be a bonus. Combat commander available in both .45 ACP and 9mm, with 9+1 capacity). Fast-forward a year. Dual Spring Recoil System reduces felt recoil while extending recoil spring life. Ill carry a 1911, CZ40p, 92fs, a Rossi revolver and from time to time a derringer(weddings/funerals) depending on my mood or what Im wearing. Year of Manufacture: 1980 ( Colt Serial Lookup) Caliber: .38 Super. . Your email address will not be published. Some "Series 80" pistol also had the bushing/barrel system of the "Series 70" pistols. Menu. Always political. This was done to prevent frame stress fractures that had occurred in very-early-production Delta Elite 10mm guns. The collet bushing, only available on the five-inch guns, is what made them Series '70 guns. And they work. I have never shot a glock, not inclined to try and I wont defend or malign them. What magazines were used in the testing? Your email address will not be published. I have one. Reliability is enhanced, as the springs are very positive in their function. $49.99. Thats what will print through your shirt or covering garment. Colt Lightweight Commander Type Semi-auto Caliber .45 ACP or 9mm Barrel 4.25-in., stainless steel, polished Overall Length 7.75 in. The Colt Commander is a single-action, semi-automatic, magazine-fed, and recoil-operated handgun based on the John M. Browning -designed M1911. I CAN PROVIDE REFERENCES ON GUN SALES. Parts List Sort by: Show Available 0 Schematic w/ Parts List 1 Has definitely proven itself above and beyond.. there hasnt been any recent war conflicts, that even compare to ww1 or ww2. Presently, Colt makes a "Series 70" pistol that does not have a collet bushing or "Accurizor" barrel and it also does not have the "Series 80" safety system which adds to the confusion. We ARE A PLATINUM SELLER ON GUNS INTERNATIONAL WITH NEARLY 8,000 GUN SALES. My homemade target has an overlaid grid of one-inch squares, so you can get an idea of group size. The pics look like parkerized black to to me. The new one includes many extra features that you wouldve paid a pistolsmith big bucks to install on the gun below better sights, adjustable trigger, extended beavertail, grip safety with a memory bump, extended thumb safety plus upgrades on the inside. Very comfy in the hand and a nice feel overall. I put about 300 rounds of ammo of various description through the Commander, using bullets weighing from 200 to 230 grains; from +P hollow points to standard pressure full metal jacketed. Barsto has a barrel/bushing that with a bit of fitting will turn an older .45 or .38 Super into a 50yd tack driver. colt rear sight 1911 factory fits series 70 80 national match delta elite - $42.98. On my list. Free shipping. I dont care for ambi safeties, full length guide rods, beavertail safeties, thumb safeties with a pad large enough to be a brake pedal on an old Dodge Power Wagon, gills on the front of the slide, funky looking hammers or any of that. Colt 1990 Colt Combat Commander .9mm Blue 4.25" *SCARCE 9mm Caliber MODEL* . The apprehension of starting another 1911 vs Glock discussion in your post is almost palpable. This was especially true with the GI spur-style hammer. The Combat Commander has a steel frame, while the Commander has an aluminium frame. !INCLUDES 2 COLTS MAGAZINES, Colt 1911 Series 80 Gold Cup National Match Stainless .45 ACP In excellent condition, this 1987 production pistol comes with one Colt magazine, original box, original styrofoam, and all associated, SOLD ! Their newest CQC pistol is a full-size COLT 1911 in .45 ACP; and its just hard to argue with that kind of endorsement. Not many. Im not sure about the thumb safety complaint as mine had no such problem. Someone is buying them. Am so enjoying this latest rendition of the pistol I just had to have those many years ago. Colt. Due to having lost contact with its linguistic source, the modern military vernacular has turned pogue into a retronym/backronym. As to the safety of a properly set up 1911, there are many. A well-designed, properly tuned extractor ensures that your pistol feeds, extracts and ejects reliably every time. The Left slide is rollmarked "COLT'S MK IV/SERIES 70; COMBAT COMMANDER; 45 AUTOMATIC CALIBER", all in large print. There is a Glock with a grip safety. How much of that spring breakage is solved by a FLGR? IN BOX, Colt 1911 Gold Cup National Match, Pro Series 80 MKIV, 45ACP, Colt 1911 MK IV Combat Elite 45 ACP Series 80, COLT MKIV SERIES 80 NICKEL MUSTANG 380 AUTO, COLT ~ MK IV, SERIES 80 ~ COMBAT COMMANDER ~ .45 AUTO, Colt Combat Elite Two Tone Factory NEW IN BOX right from Colt Hard To Find Beauty 45 ACP, COLT SERIES 80 MARK IV GOLD CUP NATIONAL MATCH IN LIKE NEW ORIGIONAL FACTORY CONDITION, COLT MK IV SERIES 80 GOLD CUP NATIONAL MATCH, Colt 1911 Series 80 Gold Cup National Match Stainless .45 ACP, Pre-Owned - Colt Government MK IV Single 45 ACP 5" Handgun. Yeah, what is it with the price of 1911s? Really, there was very little difference that I felt between shooting this gun and a regular, 5-inch 1911. The last production batch of 1911A1s were manufactured in 1945 and were showing their age, and the US had been dragging their feet on an agreement they made with NATO after WWII to convert to the 9MM. What a thing of beauty, eh? Its basically all I shoot, at least in centerfire. We have documented upgrades being made to many 1911s over the course of this article. The Commander has always sold well for Colt. The Commander also features an undercut trigger guard. Colt. &nbs, For sale is my 1911 Colt Delta elite in 10 mm The previous owner added trijicon sights. Colt gun storeoffers quality colt arms(colt pistols,colt revolvers,colt rifles). Free shipping for many products! Ill take the M9 over the M1911 any day for a combat pistol. Find out more here. After the polishing, the pieces have to be cleaned, de-greased and then blued. I own 2 personally, a Colt Govt in .38 Super, and a Combat Commander in 9mm. The ejection port is slightly lowered, but not flared. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. Next, you need to hit search to see the result. Colt Government Series 80 1911 45acp, Pistol Parts, Slide, barrel, Recoil Spring. I get that a $400 RIA isnt beveled but come on Colt! It was sold and returned to Cott, gone thru and being sold. I am, #JUST REDUCED FINAL REDUCTION ON THIS - ONE OF A KIND - # NOTE: ENGRAVED WRONG FROM COLT VERY COLLECTIBLE # ULTRA RARE ! Sort . Its called a Springfield XD, And it is a lot easier to inadvertently engage the safety on an M-9 than a 1911. First after doing a little polishing on the internals, I cut the piston spring for the firing pin black just long enough to keep the plunger supported. Shopwith us for the best and top ratedfirearms. The commercial models have used properly heat treated parts for many decades. Colt Combat Commander Series 80 1911 .45 ACP The classic 1911 platform with a slightly reduced barrel length of 4.25". for sale! Colt Combat Commander 9mm 9+1 Round Semi Auto Hammer Fired Pistol, Blue - O4942XE From $850.99 in 8 stores Caliber: 9mm Luger Not pictured: the magazine I used. The sharp edges on the safety seems to rub my hand raw where it contacts during extended range sessions and the point at the end of the safety will dig into my side if I sit down just right(or wrong). In this Article: History: Rugers, And Mine With The BrandMk I-II-III-IV?ButThe Best Upgrade IsPhoto GallerySpecs & FeaturesUses For This Short-Barreled .22 PistolShooting The 22/45 LiteRed Dots Vs. Open SightsConclusion A small, light .22 pistol can be a thing of joy. [2] It is also sometimes retronymed out to Person On Ground with Unused Equipment (hence the spelling). This is Officer's Commencement Issue pistol. What ammo was tried in the gun, and were any groups shot with it at 25 yards from the bench? This is why I say that American gun buyers are getting short-changed by the gun companies. I will shoot for groups and velocities later. colt woodsman 22 lr. The Colt Commander ate them all without a burp or hiccup. There are a couple custom shops Ill pay out for. 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