Dual Spring Recoil System reduces felt recoil while extending recoil spring life. 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. [2] It is also sometimes retronymed out to Person On Ground with Unused Equipment (hence the spelling). We all love this gun; there's a reason it's been around for over 100 years now! Colt 1990 Colt Combat Commander .9mm Blue 4.25" *SCARCE 9mm Caliber MODEL* . I have had a Marine shoot himself in the foot with an M1911, which is merely anecdotal and is not proof of anything. 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 . USA. My test sample is a Combat Commander. Muzzle hit concrete, m4 go bang. Love my Officers and my Gummint, but still want a genuine Colt Commander. But the best blueing jobs are no longer done on a large scale. Never had a grip safety get in the way in the 45 years I have carried one, which has been every day I have carried a pistol. SEE THE PISTURES OF THIS HIGH QUALIRITY COLT SERIES 80 MARK IV GOLD CUP NATIONAL MATCH CALIBER 45 ACP IN LIKE NEW ORIGINAL FACTORY CONDITION WITH 2 MAGAZINES. It takes only about an hour to shove a piece of steel all the way through the process, from rough cleaning, through the degreasing tank, a rinse tank, then the hot salt tank for about 20+ minutes, then a rinse/inspection, then a boil-out tank to get rid of the salts, then a dunk in water-displacing oil for a couple hours. But the M9 is a pistol I have a lot of experience with, followed closely by the M1911. Im not sure about the thumb safety complaint as mine had no such problem. 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. Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic fed by Detachable Magazine. Black factory wrap a .Click for more info Seller: Ten Below Firearms Area Code: 651 $1,999.00 The Colt Combat Unit design was guided by US Special Forces Trainers whose tactical expertise delivered a gun equipped to handle and shoot with the highest levels of control, accuracy, and reliability - the rest depends on you. THE UGLY: Nothing comes to mind. View By Manufacturer You did really well for what you spent. 945381 9mm Stainless Steel . Menu. Colt.com. Yeah, what is it with the price of 1911s? I sometimes overlook things when I do a review. The only parts I have had to change is the recoil spring. The proper spelling is POG (Person Other than Grunt) not pogue. . What a thing of beauty, eh? Ya got me! (The tearing effect is due to the paper I used to copy the target with. Also, you have to depress the clip release to slide the clip in. Just not the 1911. I have bought Colt auto pistols for 30 years. The first was the thumb safety. COLT MK VI 1911 government slide . Perhaps its the treatment of the metal before bluing that causes me to think that? Specifications: - fits: Colt Government, combat Commander - color: green front and rear dots - finish: black Product information Technical Details I have 1911s in both styles and have only had those problems with the G.I. Some shooters have experimented with finger-style bushings. I much prefer the short, white aluminum jobs, whether adjustable or not. Browse from our vast selection of Colt Combat Commander parts and the schematic to find everything that you need for your latest restoration project. The beavertail solves this issue quite well. Todays version is built on the Series 80 platform, utilizing a firing pin block that (in theory, at least) prevents an accidental discharge if the pistol is dropped on its muzzle from a height of six feet onto a concrete surface. Unfortunately, because it isnt a powder coat it isnt the most durable finish and you actually have to apply oil to keep the rust off. 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. This Colt Government Mark IV comes equipped with a 5" barrel, satin nickel finish, blade front sights and rubber grips. It always struck me as the glock 19 of 1911s; not too big and not too small. Here is a target I shot using this bullet and a middle-tier charge of HP 38 (Winchester 231 double). The best price for colt commander 9mm for sale online. The thumb and grip safeties are usually the first things that go. Wilson Combat. Year All Attributes. The gun appears to have been shot very little , if at all. For me, it simply does not get in the way of accurate shooting. An unlined leather holster can actually wear down the finish pretty quickly. Serial Number: 70BS99191. So if youre a competitor, hey, knock yourself out and trick up your 1911 with FLGRs and the like. Specs of the current production Lightweight Commander (taken from Colts website and other sources. Ships as the pistol only (No box one magazine). The Combat Commander has a steel frame, while the Commander has an aluminium frame. Your email address will not be published. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for COLT NEW! So, in 1949 we had a lighter, slightly-shorter 9mm 1911 for officers. The all-steel frame and slide upped the weight to 33 ounces, making the Colt less pleasant to carry, but nicer to shoot. It isnt inherently more powerful. So what does the novice shooter need to know about this gun? Features include: single action, 5" barrel, 7 shot mag. Oiled properly it can almost be a mirror shine and truly something to see. I love ARs but they are one of the easiest weapons to make go bang by accident. The Commander has always sold well for Colt. I was given a Government model last June for Fathers Day, the slide to frame fit is very close-not tight as some of the custom models, but close and smooth. DPMS LR-308 [Review]: The AR, Back to Basics. The Colt Combat Commander in .45 ACP was the very first handgun I owned. for sale! The projectiles are typically solid, but can also be pressurized liquid (e.g. Colt Combat Commander 9 RD 9mm Pistol. 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. A lightweight commander. And how many people have had their M1911 not fire because the grip safety wasnt properly engaged? Heres an interesting note about an upgrade that Colt made to its 1911 pistols recoil spring assembly, and in particular the Lightweight Commander. This is not exactly Olympic-level shooting, but anytime I shoot a strange gun (strange to me, that is), Im glad to get shots on the paper at 20 yards. Absolutely, it just so happens that Glocks and 1911s are my two favorite semi-autos. We dont necessarily need a big, honkin gun on our hip all the time. Discover now the best deals and amazing prices. The beavertail grip safety for a 1911/191A1 will not fit correctly. Now they are both awesome 1911s that I really love to shoot! I just saw a Series '80 9x19 Combat Commander go for a bit over $1000, and the pre-Series '80 guns are more desirable due to the better roll marks and the lack of the firing pins safety. Auto5. FACTORY GOLD ENGRAVED, NEW UNFIRED 100% COND. It was JMBs brainchild. A very high quality blue job requires a very high quality polishing job before the gun is blued. Our Price: $965.00 . They have never been inexpensive, but you tend to get what you pay for. 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). Beautiful firearm, with white grips, chambered in 45 ACP with a 5 inch barrel. . How many discharges due to muzzle-down drops? Sometimes used as People Of Good Use Elsewhere.. Colt In the early 1970s introduced a new variation of the 1911A1 pistol called the SERIES 70 Model, which incorporated a major change designed to improve accuracy. Bought the newest revision of the Colt Combat Commander just a couple of weeks ago. The weapon has only been fired by Colt and is in like new condition! Even if it is a genuine Colt, the price is too high. Subscribe to our newsletter and get gun deals, educational content, hand's on reviews and news on law changes! Perhaps its like superposition, existing only in the mind of the observer, but some people (like me) believe that to be a real 1911 (small, medium, or large) it must say COLTS on it. Get gun deals, hand's on reviews, educational content and updates on law changes daily! Buy the COMBAT COMMANDER (9MM) today and have it delivered to you shipping free. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) estimates that about half of the approximately ten billion rounds manufactured annually are .22 rimfire cartridges. Ive seen finishes that were blasted with something like baking soda that produced a very fine matte finish like that. I own 2 personally, a Colt Govt in .38 Super, and a Combat Commander in 9mm. Thanks for writing! 1911s are the most customized pistols ever made. Lets look at specifications of the current model. Brand, style & caliber really dont matter much. I agree that the model is a great representation of St. Johns design and worth owning. Samuel Colt obtained a patent for his first firearm in 1836. I've shot both and like them both. During the Spanish American War 1898 rebels in the Philippines would take very strong pain killer and it took a few .38 cal rounds to stop them (dangerous). I should have said not to close the slide on an empty magazine. Rest assured though, some of us around here still believe different flavors suit different people. They take more time (and skill) to make than an AR. The 12 month average price is $1,068.86 used. They want a minimum $800 for a pistol but dont radius any of the sharp edges. Ever since its introduction to the public in 1950, shooters have liked that it was just a touch shorter than the full-size 1911. It was the first mass-produced pistol with an aluminium alloy frame and the first Colt pistol to be chambered in 9mm Parabellum. Specifications Type: Pistol Action: SAO Caliber: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 4.25 Capacity: 9 1 Safety: Manual, Grip, Firing Pin Grips: Checkered Black Cherry G10 Sights: Novak White Dot Weight: 33.00 oz Frame Finish: Blued Frame Material: Carbon Steel Barrel Type: Stainless Steel Slide Description: Blued Carbon Steel 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. The Commander seems to hit the sweet spot. Mike has been a shooter, bullet caster and reloader for over 40 years. Barsto has a barrel/bushing that with a bit of fitting will turn an older .45 or .38 Super into a 50yd tack driver. I had the displeasure of witnessing a muzzle down discharge when one of my sergeants bent down to give first aid and had his rifle in front of him on a sling. Some people like the beavertail type but it really isnt necessary, so long as you do something about those sharp edges and corners. We ARE A PLATINUM SELLER ON GUNS INTERNATIONAL WITH NEARLY 8,000 GUN SALES. Colt Government Model Series 70 9mm Steyr SN:70S50022 MFG:1985 Colt. Your post makes no sense at all. Colt. In 1950, Colt put the Commander into regular production so that ordinary folks like me could buy one. Compare this image with that at the top of the article that shows the current-production Commander. A well-designed, properly tuned extractor ensures that your pistol feeds, extracts and ejects reliably every time. Guys who have really meaty hands can sometimes get a bit of bite from their flesh wrapping around the tang of the grip safety and then getting pinched by the hammer cocking to the rear. Like New Condition AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT OUR ON-LINE STORE The Colt Gold Cup is known as the finest shooting semi-automatic, Colt MK IV Series 80 Officer's ACP 1987 Mfg S/N -FA29164 Hogue Grips Very Good to Excellent Condition, Hard to find LW Defender in 9mm. 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. And that's where it stands today . Colt Delta Elite 10MM SN:DS10236 MFG:1989 Colt. MK IV SERIES 80 1911 GOVERNMENT MODEL SLIDE SIGHTS 38 SUPER/9MM at the best online prices at eBay! 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