The BaitShop Homepage
Forum Home Forum Home > FireArms, et cetera > Handguns, Pistols and SixGuns
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - Colt Combat Commander
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Events   Register Register  Login Login

This site is completely supported by donations; there are no corporate sponsors. We would be honoured if you would consider a small donation, to be used exclusively for forum expenses.



Thank you, from the BaitShop Boyz!

Colt Combat Commander
 Post Reply Post Reply
Author
Message
  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
North Logan View Drop Down
.416 Rigby
.416 Rigby
Avatar
aka The Legendary Lawman

Joined: 10 June 2003
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 1728 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote North Logan Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: Colt Combat Commander
    Posted: 24 January 2005 at 10:13

After a very long wait I finally lucked into a real Colt Combat Commander in .45ACP. My very first 1911 was a Series '70 type brush nickel [looked stainless] Colt Combat Commander .45ACP. It went off in a trade before I really appreciated what I had. I've been on the hunt for another Combat Commander ever since. A 15 year quest has finally been fullfilled...

Last year, thinking that I'd never find a Colt I took a chance and purchased a Norinco compact which is a copy of the Colt Combat Commander. It shoots great but well... it's certainly no Colt.

Guess it will be going on the market sometime down the road...

Norinco Compact:

Regards, Marcus.



Edited by North Logan
"COLTS & PONY CARS"...
Back to Top
Gunrunner View Drop Down
.416 Rigby
.416 Rigby
Avatar
** Forest Grump **

Joined: 05 July 2004
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 1970 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Gunrunner Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 January 2005 at 14:44

Does the Combat Commander have the aluminum frame.  I can't remember.  That would make a nice carry piece.

It does look like a really nice pistol, and I'm sure it's a heck of a lot better than the Norinco.

Who did the mod's to it?  The trigger, sights, etc? 

Good buy NL.
Somebody better call the Secret Service. Let 'em know there's an illegal alien in the White House...and it ain't the cook!!
Back to Top
Moose6 View Drop Down
.416 Rigby
.416 Rigby
Avatar
AKA The Knoxville NASCAR Nut

Joined: 25 July 2003
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 2191 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Moose6 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 January 2005 at 00:37

 Nice find.

Why isn't there a drool emoticon?  It would come in handy for this post.
Y'all shoot straight!!!

Moose - Knoxville, TN
Back to Top
Triggerguard View Drop Down
.416 Rigby
.416 Rigby

aka The San Antonio Terminator

Joined: 13 June 2003
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 2212 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Triggerguard Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 January 2005 at 00:57
Seem to remember the Commander being the original aluminum alloy framed pistol. The Combat Commander had a steel frame, and at that point the Commander became known as the Lightweight Commander. Confusing enough?
"...A moral compass needs a butt end.Whatever direction France is pointing-towards collaboration with Nazis, accomodation with communists,...we can go the other way with a quiet conscience"-O'Rourke
Back to Top
Adobe Walls View Drop Down
.30/06 SpringField
.30/06 SpringField


Joined: 09 August 2003
Status: Offline
Points: 373 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Adobe Walls Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 February 2005 at 10:02
Just had a conversation with a 1911 'smith yesterday. He said that the Norinco guns were actually quite good and virtually every part was fully interchangable with Colt. The grip screws and or grip screw bushings were the only parts he'd found a glitch on. When they first hit the states several years ago, they were dirt cheap; something on the order of $180.00 wholesale. The price kept climbing with every good test article printed. Bush I put an embargo on them that stands to this day (according to the 'smith). Good thing that embargo saved us from too many brand new utility grade .45's to be had on the cheap!AW
Back to Top
waksupi View Drop Down
.416 Rigby
.416 Rigby
Avatar
aka Keeper of the Old Traditions

Joined: 11 June 2003
Status: Offline
Points: 2371 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote waksupi Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 February 2005 at 17:35
I carry a Combat Commander pretty much everyday. It is my "go to" gun for social purposes. I will suggest, if you plan on carrying this as a defensive firearm, and you aren't a lefty, get rid of the ambidextrous safety. Less is more with a Colt. Avoid full length recoil spring guides, and shock buffers on the Combat Commanders, also. For thier intended purpose, the extras take away from reliability. You have a trigger job done on this one, and that is the most important thing on a 1911 type pistol.
Shooters Cast Bullet Alumnus
http://www.castboolits.gunloads.com/index.php?
Back to Top
Kingpin View Drop Down
.416 Rigby
.416 Rigby
Avatar
aka Old IronSides

Joined: 01 July 2003
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 11716 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Kingpin Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 February 2005 at 17:23
That sure is a nice pistol. I carry a 1911 A1 Combat elite. It has a stainless frame and a blue slide. I HAD a commander, but, traded it because I have more hand than gun. All my .45's are full sized. Also, for those who may be interested, I got a carbon fiber Blackhawk holster for my SIG the other day. It's got a great retention that releases with a button and the trigger finger. I mention this because they make them for the 1911's too. They won't break the bank at $45 and have an inside the pants hook and come with a belt system plate too that will accomodate any width belt that you can find. They sure are nice holsters. The model is a CQC (close quarters concealed). Their website is Blackhawk.com and they are EASY to deal with.............Kingpin
There are times when a normal man must, spit in his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
Back to Top
North Logan View Drop Down
.416 Rigby
.416 Rigby
Avatar
aka The Legendary Lawman

Joined: 10 June 2003
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 1728 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote North Logan Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 February 2005 at 17:42

Haven't had a chance to try out the Colt yet... sold the Norinco, though. Got most of my $$ back out of it.

I'm a leftie so the ambi safety suits me fine...

Kingpin - Combat Elites look cool. I had one about 10 years ago. Another Colt I shouldn't have let slip me by...

"COLTS & PONY CARS"...
Back to Top
North Logan View Drop Down
.416 Rigby
.416 Rigby
Avatar
aka The Legendary Lawman

Joined: 10 June 2003
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 1728 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote North Logan Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 March 2005 at 03:51

Lucked out and found a Colt Combat Commander [Series '70 type] in 9mm. This one's virtually 'all stock'... Had to ad it to the 'stable', too.



Edited by North Logan
"COLTS & PONY CARS"...
Back to Top
NH_Hunter View Drop Down
.416 Rigby
.416 Rigby
Avatar
aka The Kid

Joined: 13 June 2003
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 3508 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote NH_Hunter Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 March 2005 at 16:56
Well, that is funny, because today i was at my favorite local gunshop handling an Israeli copy of the Commander. Dang, that is a sweet little gun. Only $350 and is in mint condition. I want to install an ambi saftey and i even found an ambi mag release! Parts are interchangeable with the 1911 as far as i can tell.
Leverguns make me smile
Proud Left Handed Shooter
Back to Top
waksupi View Drop Down
.416 Rigby
.416 Rigby
Avatar
aka Keeper of the Old Traditions

Joined: 11 June 2003
Status: Offline
Points: 2371 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote waksupi Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 March 2005 at 17:03
Geez, NH, are you one of those awfulhanded lefties, too?
Shooters Cast Bullet Alumnus
http://www.castboolits.gunloads.com/index.php?
Back to Top
NH_Hunter View Drop Down
.416 Rigby
.416 Rigby
Avatar
aka The Kid

Joined: 13 June 2003
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 3508 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote NH_Hunter Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 March 2005 at 01:27
Waksupi, I have been around here for how long, and this is the first time you realized I am of the left handed persuation? Man, nothin gets past you 
Leverguns make me smile
Proud Left Handed Shooter
Back to Top
North Logan View Drop Down
.416 Rigby
.416 Rigby
Avatar
aka The Legendary Lawman

Joined: 10 June 2003
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 1728 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote North Logan Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 March 2005 at 09:52

NH - Don't worry, I've been shooting 1911's for going on 25 years. Some of the later ones with ambi-safeties, as I too am a 'leftie'. While I prefer an ambi-safety I don't particularly find it a disadvantage without one either. But then again, I only shoot right handed bolt rifles, too.

Regards, Marcus.



Edited by North Logan
"COLTS & PONY CARS"...
Back to Top
CB900F View Drop Down
Administrator
Administrator
Avatar
Honor, Integrity

Joined: 10 June 2003
Location: Eritrea
Status: Offline
Points: 8857 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote CB900F Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 March 2005 at 14:16

Sir North;

We've realized that you haven't fully come to your 'right mind' - yet.

900F
Birth certificate!? He don't need no steenkink birth certificate!!
Back to Top
North Logan View Drop Down
.416 Rigby
.416 Rigby
Avatar
aka The Legendary Lawman

Joined: 10 June 2003
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 1728 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote North Logan Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 March 2006 at 15:59
Originally posted by CB900F CB900F wrote:

Sir North;

We've realized that you haven't fully come to your 'right mind' - yet.

900F

LOL...

 



Edited by North Logan
"COLTS & PONY CARS"...
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply
  Share Topic   

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 11.10
Copyright ©2001-2017 Web Wiz Ltd.

This page was generated in 0.122 seconds.