9mm Pistol. Love that thing. GI#: 102203007. 1928, very high cond. (and no, this will not be a carry gun for me, those roles are covered by another style, brand & caliber). Quite a few. Now I have to decide which gets to go out and play. 9mm is the better choice as capacity is reduced to 8+1/9+1 (depending on magazine) instead of 6+1/7+1, which is the case with a .45 CCO. but but james yeager said 1911s suck and james yeager knows everything . 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. Citadel 1911 Review: Best Budget-Friendly Pistol? Another note about his collection: it consists of top-quality, name-brand firearms, which is represented by the Delta Elite 10mm he loaned me for another article and this Commander. Carbon Steel Blued frame and slide and Stainless Steel barrel are ready for rugged use. This MKIV Series 80 Governmen, This is a 1991 Colt Gold Cup National Match. Almost any 1911 magazine will work. Page 3. That, in combination with the upswept beavertail safety and Colt G10 grips, contribute to overall improved ergonomics. Ill second that, those things are darn uncomfortable after a while. Description. Limited lifetime. For the price of one common production S&W 1911 you can have two ARs. Hi! Contained within aluminum cylinders for additional protection, the lamps are mounted on silicone rubber cushions to withstand shock and heavy recoil. 4 models Trijicon Colt Enhanced Gov't, 3 Dot . COME WITH PURPLE VELVET POUCH, OWNERS MANUAL, ETC. I get that a $400 RIA isnt beveled but come on Colt! Full-Sized. Colt Auto Pistols Combat Commander Series 80 (O Frame) Parts List Shop for your Colt Combat Commander parts today with Numrich Gun Parts. O1072CCU. Features extended thumb safety, ring hammer, dual recoil spring and G1 grips. Anyway the point I wanted to raise was the authors statement in the article about the nice finish. I just felt the need to remind shooters that barrel length is secondary in the concealed-carry priority, while grip length matters more. $20.00 shipping. Would someone please delete the spam comment here, and block the sender? As always, I welcome comments below. Appreciate your comments! This was done to prevent frame stress fractures that had occurred in very-early-production Delta Elite 10mm guns. Add to Cart Make. Serial Number: 70BS99191. The thumb safety can be easily fixed(lightened) by a competent gunsmith. For those who havent seen a Series 80 split to its guts before, the Series 80 firing pin block parts that hamper the refinement of the trigger are the two wee little bits of metal in the third picture from the top, below the trigger and hammer/strut assembly. Starting life in 1984 as a stainless steel Mk.IV, sometime likely in the late 1980's or early 1990's t, Colt Lightweight Officers Model 80 Series. Even if it is a genuine Colt, the price is too high. for sale! The trigger is the long, solid aluminum model (in black); which I dislike. Shopping Cart Toggle navigation. Love my Officers and my Gummint, but still want a genuine Colt Commander. The finish on the Kimber clip is soft as satin whereas the Colt black oxide finish has texture. Hot blueing salts are OK. Their one overriding advantage is that you can blue lots of steel very quickly in a hot salt tank. Mr. Browning knows his weapons ! Good read appreciate all the time and analysis you out into these guns. They invented, or perfected, the 1911 over 100 years ago so I think they have things pretty well figured out. Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic fed by Detachable Magazine. The Dual Spring Recoil System reduces felt recoil while extending recoil spring life. 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 Custom G10 Grips and Upswept Beavertail Grip Safety make for a capable carry gun that is equally comfortable on the range Also Available in .45ACP. Many a keystroke has been dedicated to the differences between the Colt Series 70 and Series 80 pistols. Colt Pre-Series 80 Combat Commander 1911 9mm Semi-Automatic Pistol MFD 1982 It would make a great pistol for personal protection or home defense. Custom G10 Grips and Upswept Beavertail Grip Safety make for a capable carry gun that is equally comfortable on the range Also Available in .45ACP. Also as for the Marines using the Colt comment in the article, they ended up not liking the weapon (these Colts went to MARSOC) and stopped the purchase after the initial 1,200 units (I am not 100% on the number). The beavertail grip safety issue: For guys with meatier hands, it is a Real Big Deal. Colt Defender 9mm Pistol with Black Cherry Grips In Stock Brand: Colt; Item Number: . Its really annoying. Dual Spring Recoil System reduces felt recoil while extending recoil spring life. I just purchased a 1974 combat commander second hand from a local gun store, I cant wait to actually get it! I PROVIDE 7 DAY INSP. However, they differ in barrel length and the fact that it used, as a production item, the rounded rowel-style hammer. The Colt Commander is a single-action, semi-automatic, magazine-fed, and recoil-operated handgun based on the John M. Browning -designed M1911. This is a, CONSIGNMENTUSED VERY GOOD CONDITION COLT OFFICERS ACP MK IV 80 .45 ACP -- 3.5" BARREL -- FINISH SATIN NICKEL -- 1- 7 RND MAG -- 3 DOT SIGHTS W/ FACTORY BOX AND PAPERWORK WAS MADE. This gus is near factory new. Back then, US Government requirements were issued stating that the new pistol had to be chambered in 9mm parabellum (Latin is even neater than French) and couldnt exceed seven inches in length or weigh more than 25 ounces. The new guns are a good buy, and really dont cost much more than guns from the 1980s when adjusted for inflation. 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. The Glock ignores all of these ideas and relies on mass marketing. Remove the parts, order a $7 part from Brownells and remove the thing if thats what you must do. The Colt Series 80 is an eye-catcher, right out of . Colt Combat Commander 9mm 9+1 Round Semi Auto Hammer Fired Pistol, Blue - O4942XE From $850.99 in 8 stores Caliber: 9mm Luger Totally stock, early 80s vintage. Ya got me! We ARE A PLATINUM SELLER ON GUNS INTERNATIONAL WITH NEARLY 8,000 GUN SALES. In this Article: Why Pistols?SemiautosRugerSmith and WessonSW22 VictoryBrowning Buck MarkRevolversRuger Single SixRuger WranglerCharter Arms PathfinderTaurus Tracker 992Honorable Mention The .22 LR is by far the most popular caliber out there. colt woodsman 22 lr. I never had to do that test on a 1911. Required fields are marked *. 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 best carry gun is the one you shoot best and are most familiar. Also, this was just a general point-and-shoot into the woods in order to get a few seconds of video showing the gun in recoil. Series 80. The trigger broke right around 5 pounds, estimated, with very little take-up. 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. Ive got them on my Colt delta elite and I can really feel it digging in after a couple mags of full power 10mm. I just dont care for it. Please see our photos and good luck! Colt, MK IV Series 80 " Combat Elite", .45 A.C.P., 5" bbl.,40 oz.,Mfg.1989. 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. Mercdragon, thanks for the update. It gives me confidence which makes me a better shooter and gives me comfort. No. He is married, with four sons and daughters-law and 9-and-counting grandkids. Brownells will give you the most information on the issue. I like the commander. This colt was manufactured in 1993 and is in excellent condition, there is a very minor scuff on the right side slide to, Shooters, this is an excellent condition Colt M1991 A1 45 ACP. 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. (The tearing effect is due to the paper I used to copy the target with. Really, there was very little difference that I felt between shooting this gun and a regular, 5-inch 1911. For near the same price as the XSE. It isnt inherently more powerful. Serial number - FC20841E. Guns used to be rust-blued, fume blued, carbona oil blued, etc. I also had my LGS install a Wilson Combat Concealment beavertail and hammer. A brown paid of loafers do not go with those black dress pants nor would you wear some heavy boots to the beach. Does anyone know if the current bad guys use opiates? Many Colt grip safeties come entirely too sharp at those points. I think they are sound reasons. Free shipping for many products! I used to use it like youre using it until I was made to look foolish for doing so. Its just a lot cheaper, since I design and print my own. In my experience, the reach from the grip to the trigger is a lot farther than any 1911A1 I ever handled in the military. THE BAD: Two things detracted from the Commander being all it could be. Beretta says their pistol will last 30,000 rounds between parts failures. Got to rob my piggy bank for this one.. gonna be my bbq ,going to church, relaxing on my porch gun. Wearing a stunning Bright Stainless slide over an alloy frame makes this one of the prettiest NIB 1911 Colts we have ever offered. Trijicon Bright & Tough Night Sights can give your Colt pistol the upgrade it deserves. These "collet" bushings worked well but were prone to breaking due to being smaller than the slide diameter, hence the original bushing was made standard once again in in 1988. Re: 1911s..There is the original Colt, all the rest are copies. My wifes go to gun is an M-9. Its basically all I shoot, at least in centerfire. There was also an optional model made in a satin nickel finish. Youll likely want to swap out the safety for a rounded beaver tail if you plan on shooting any quantity or using this as an EDC. lol. Feeding and ejection were 100 percent and then some. [1] Dee, yeah, isnt it weird how much better we shoot after some years of training our sight acquisition, trigger control and grip? And that's where it stands today . I am, #JUST REDUCED FINAL REDUCTION ON THIS - ONE OF A KIND - # NOTE: ENGRAVED WRONG FROM COLT VERY COLLECTIBLE # ULTRA RARE ! Ive looked at the new Colt auto pistols and they have nothing on the older manufactured pistols.Im talking the blue finish. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. Markings: The left side of the slide is marked "COMBAT / COMMANDER / COLT / .38 SUPER / AUTOMATIC" and with a Rampant Colt logo. Im just more familiar with the XD(M). I kept it long enough to understand that, without an ambidextrous safety, the gun was problematic for me to carry as I am left-handed. . This is the one John M. Browning invented and nobody has improved upon; instead they are now making take-down and reassembly more difficult with the sounds good but less reliable full-length guide rod. Used to be the only gun I carried until I added a Kimber Super Carry Pro. 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. If you cant afford custom, that is a different story. A .45 fmj makes a slightly bigger hole than a 9mm fmj. It just jumps into my hand when I want it, points exactly to where I am looking and never lets me down. My Account. A password will be sent to your email address. $30.00. I like the 38 super. I have an early Series 80 Colt Government Model that has gone over 250,000 rounds and has yet to have a parts failure. Metal-to-metal fittings were tight and smooth working. Then there will be a plunger in the slide, with a spring under it, that blocks the firing pin until the plunger is pushed up by the interaction of the two pivoting bits of metal I pointed out in the above paragraph. But thats me. I would seriously love for Colt to bring out something in between their Commander XSE, and Series 70. Here is a target I shot using this bullet and a middle-tier charge of HP 38 (Winchester 231 double). Some shooters have experimented with finger-style bushings. My Series 80 Commander is marked a bit different. Your email address will not be published. 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). $219.00. Once you cut it down to 3 or 3.5 inches, the possibility is there for feeding and extraction issues to crop up. This was especially true with the GI spur-style hammer. I do like the classic look of the Colt Commander, the smaller format and the rosewood handles. All Rights Reserved. There is a Glock with a grip safety. I will shoot for groups and velocities later. For a self-defense, collectable or plain all-round gun, I wont have a FLGR on one of my 1911s, but then I dont shoot IPSC any longer. The front sight tenon size measures 1/8 of an inch Product Description Trijicon bright and tough night sights are three-dot iron sights that increase night-fire shooting accuracy by as much as five times over conventional sights. Year of Manufacture: 1980 ( Colt Serial Lookup) Caliber: .38 Super. [2] In the Canadian Forces a pogue is referred to as a WOG, short for without guns or without guts. Yea, Ive noticed that. Gold Cup Commander - .45, blued and stainless variants M1991A1 Commander - .45, blued and stainless variants Required fields are marked *. Colt pistols are known for their superior craftsmanship and ergonomics. After all, it said COLT right on it. The only parts I have had to change is the recoil spring. What makes a gun disappear in concealment is a shorter grip. Professional installation recommended. Why? menu. In my experience the commander can be reliable but requires a bit more maintenance than the full size, seems a bit more magazine sensative as well. Compatible with a 1911A1 as well. Series 70 no firing pin block, steel frame, 4.25in barre, original style guide rod/spring, lose the front serrations, add a short beavertail (like Wilson Combat CCW) grip safety, less abrasive front strap, and offer in blued or stainless. Unboxing. Wilson Combat P365, 9mm, 3.1" Barrel, RMRcc Optic Cut, Black, Pistol . It has been around, as I said above, for decades. The left side of the slide is rollmarked: COLT'S MK IV with SERIES 80 in smaller letters underneath. But then theres the CCO. The thing has an alloy frame it is the right size for ccw. The SIG-SAUER 365 Series is among the most reliable and safest ultra compact 9mm pistols ever designed and now Wilson Combat has made it even better with a host of our proprietary custom modifications to improve handling, shooting and optics capability. Online shopping from a great selection of discounted SDS 1911 tank commander 9mm at Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore. Am so enjoying this latest rendition of the pistol I just had to have those many years ago. At any rate, it was really easy to place shots in the proper locations, even when trying to do so fast. Technically, this is a Combat Commander, since the frame is made of stainless steel, not aluminum, which is obvious in the photo. [2] It is also sometimes retronymed out to Person On Ground with Unused Equipment (hence the spelling). And yes, its gotta be a Colts. The best price for colt commander 9mm for sale online. in the box with owners manual, etc. 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. 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 Pogue is now sometimes described as the pronunciation of the acronym POG, or Person Other than Grunt, or Posted On Garrison. A polished finish would appear to have more sheen in the pictures. The solution was the FLGR. A dual recoil spring system was introduced. Colt Combat Commander Pros and Cons Pros Accurate: The heavy ammo weight and design helps make this gun plenty accurate to shoot. You save $34.00! Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Samuel Colt obtained a patent for his first firearm in 1836. The first was the thumb safety. On another note, as of early to mid 2015 Colt has lowered the MSRPs on almost all of their weapons between 100-300.00. You cant go wrong owning a gun with the rampant colt etched into the slide. If what I read is correct, Colt is in the process of introducing this assembly into most, if not all, of its 1911s. "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! Blue finishes were as you would expect from Colt: Deep and excellent. 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 most popular today is hot salt blueing, and while it is fast, it isnt the best. The Left slide is rollmarked "COLT'S MK IV/SERIES 70; COMBAT COMMANDER; 45 AUTOMATIC CALIBER", all in large print. Thats merely their good level of finish. Wearing a stunning Bright Stainless slide over an alloy frame makes this one of the prettiest NIB 1911 Colts we have ever offered. This auction is for a very nice condition Colt Commander series 80 pistol, chambered in 9x19. Blue finish is flawless. Website. How Does the Colt Combat Commander Compare With A Polymer-Framed Gun? Blue finishes? Featuring dual tone finish with mirror polished blued slide & stainless frame accented with walnut grip panels with sharpe checkering &a, SN# MU56437 MADE 1991 2 3/4" BARREL WITH FIXED FRONT SIGHT EXCELLENT AS NEW CONDITION 1 MAGAZINE COLT PLASTIC BOX AND MANUAL, ThIA one features satin stainless steel construction, easy carry with the 4-inch barrel, and it has nearly new Bianchi grips with sharp checkering. His Commander has been worked on a bit and is a hoot to shoot. A compact, anodized aluminum frame is corrosion-resistant and combines with a Commander-length slide . The M9 is superior in every way I can think of, except maybe in caliber, but not by much. The 3/4-inch-shorter barrel didnt feel any different in recoil and handling than have several full-size 1911s Ive owned and shot over the years. Colt Government 9mm Model 01992- Scarce Colt in 9mm-this one is excellent in factory numbered case with all the papers and hang tag-Fitted with double diamond checkered grips and Looks, Specifications Maker:COLT Model:LIGHTWEIGHT COMMANDER, Gauge/Caliber:.45 ACP Barrel Length:4 1/4" Weight:27 ozs Stock Dimensions Special Features: LIGHTWEIGHT COMMANDER SERIES 80 COLT ME. Other than those two things, the original Commander looked pretty much like a shortened 1911. Because (IMO) the Glock lacks one of two important features: Either the decocker+DA trigger of the M9 (which I will agree is a good feature on a combat pistol), or the grip+thumb safety of the 1911. Exceptionally good looking gun loaded with custom features, exten, Guns Listing ID: 651124This Colt MKIV Series 80 Government Model is a handgun designed off the 1911. If you want a Commander in 9mm, theres one available, or if you just want a lighter-weight .45 Commander, thats out there, too. Initially chambered in 9mm the 4.25" barreled 1911 was produced in 9mm, .45ACP and 38 Super the first year of production, that being 1950. If anyone out there has more information about the origins of the H&G 68, please leave a comment below. Search. light-gas gun).Solid projectiles may be free-flying (as with bullets and artillery shells) or tethered (as with Tasers, spearguns and harpoon guns).A large-caliber gun is also called a cannon. They just dont work for me as concealed weapons. So far, I have over 2000 rounds through the pistol and it has been perfectly reliable. Thats a Super .38, but you can see the sheen coming off that finish. Price $999.00. Colt 1911 Gold Cup National Match, Pro Series 80, MKIV, 45ACP, Magna port 5" barrel, stainless, target sights, white front ramp, two white dit rear sight, black hougue grips, over all condition 9, Stunning Colt 1911 manufactured 1988 in ecellent condition. 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. Overall Width 1.25 in. The beavertail well, there was not much of a beavertail and no memory bump on the grip safety. I love ARs but they are one of the easiest weapons to make go bang by accident. Guns Listing ID: 504578Excellent, pre-owned, 1911 MKIV Series 80 C.C.O. Your email address will not be published. BUT, the soldier felt the .38 AKA 9mm measurement of a round was not sufficient. vietnam. Some people like the beavertail type but it really isnt necessary, so long as you do something about those sharp edges and corners. I love the feel, the accuracy, the quality. Colt.com. The regular, square-butt 1911 is really bad at this. The Commander has always sold well for Colt. EXTRACTOR, 80 SERIES, 1911, .45 ACP, BULLET PROOF, STAINLESS. The gun was similar, upon a quick visual examination, to a standard 1911. Lightweight Commander not offered in 9mm, according to Colt's site, Upswept Beavertail Grip Safety/ Series 80 Firing Pin Safety, Thumb Safety, Grip Safety, Firing Pin Safety, FT: Novak White Dot RR: Novak Low Mount Carry. 1911s are like many other guns they need their springs replaced upon occasion. The Lightweight Commander got its new spring setup starting with those guns shipped in November of 2015. The ejection port is slightly lowered, but not flared. Im not alone in this analysis. Great-looking handgun, too. 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. 45 Auto. This would make a fantastic defensive pistol, but it would also make a Colt collector very happy. It has better reliability than many 3.5-inch 1911s, yet not as big as a full-size gun. It always struck me as the glock 19 of 1911s; not too big and not too small. 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. Colt gun storeoffers quality colt arms(colt pistols,colt revolvers,colt rifles). 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 The all-steel frame and slide upped the weight to 33 ounces, making the Colt less pleasant to carry, but nicer to shoot. Series: Combat Commander. There is no debate. Series 80. Its also the only Colt pistol that remains on the CA Handgun Roster for 2016. Again, I have shot many better groups, but this was a quick-and-dirty accuracy check with a gun Id never shot before, so this will work. Get gun deals, hand's on reviews, educational content and updates on law changes, daily! A gun is a device designed to throw a projectile using pressure or explosive force. You can see the ejected case just above the gun. And the 1903 .32. OBO, This fine two toned - stainless and blue 5 inch Colt 1911 45 ACP has been customize by Wilson Combat Condition: Excellent Plus Throughout Serial number: A10XXX Price: $ 1,995. Mike, Having carried a Colt Combat Commander .38 Super since 1974, you missed a few fine points. Serier 80 Colt MK IV in .45 ACP. The used value of a COLT COMBAT COMMANDER MKIV SERIES 80 pistol has fallen $0.00 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $1,016.17 . Combat Commander MKIV Series 80 Handgun by Colt's Manufacturing Company, Inc Valuation Report by UsedPrice.com Refine Your Search Caliber .22 .25 .26 - .28 .30 .31 All Options. The assembly consists of four parts: two springs, and a specially-designed recoil guide rod and plug. Colt's Manufacturing Company - firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. Arms ( Colt Serial Lookup ) Caliber:.38 Super since 1974, you missed a fine. Will give you the most information on the issue size for ccw yet to have more sheen the! 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