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Who do we like for 'budget' priced Commanders?

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May 05, 2017, 06:27 AM
zdog16
Who do we like for 'budget' priced Commanders?
This one works for me. Ruger SR1911 CMD without the billboards.




For ME:
DA/SA= Sig 9mm
Striker fired= Glock 9mm
If it's a .45= 1911
Suppressed= HK in .45
I like anything in 10mm

May 05, 2017, 06:41 AM
AllenInAR
See, THAT is the kinda thing that has me wanting a 1911. But honestly, I'd be scared to death to take a belt sander to the slide. LOL As I recall from the 1911 pics thread, you did that yourself, correct? What would you charge me if I sent you a slide? LOL

Also, what sights are those? I have Ameriglo 'I-Dot' on my G19, and I really love the dayglo orange, but they don't have anything for 1911s that I can find.


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May 05, 2017, 06:45 AM
rduckwor
quote:
Originally posted by AllenInWV:
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Originally posted by David Lee:
The Members here got me very interested in DW 1911 pistols. All about the quality of the parts.


I would love a DW, but that kind of coin is beyond my reach. LOL Plus, I'd never carry one for fear of scratching it.


Look for a used one and the scratches just add character.

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May 05, 2017, 07:15 AM
Sunset_Va
For a really budget priced 1911 Commander, although with a steel frame, ATI offers their FX series, but only in 45 acp.

I owned one and it was very reliable, and true to the Colt pattern Commander.


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May 05, 2017, 08:29 AM
zdog16
quote:
Originally posted by AllenInWV:
See, THAT is the kinda thing that has me wanting a 1911. But honestly, I'd be scared to death to take a belt sander to the slide. LOL As I recall from the 1911 pics thread, you did that yourself, correct? What would you charge me if I sent you a slide? LOL

Also, what sights are those? I have Ameriglo 'I-Dot' on my G19, and I really love the dayglo orange, but they don't have anything for 1911s that I can find.



Yes I did it myself. You don't need a belt sander just some elbow grease. Go get some 120, 180, 200, 320, 400 and 600 grit sandpaper. Get a flat surface, I like glass table tops. Put a large piece of thick paper down so you don't scratch the glass then place the sandpaper down on that. Then start running your slide longways as straight as possible using even pressure. Use the roughest paper until the majority of the etching is gone. Then just work your way down the grits. The 600 will give you that nice satin finish. If you want it more polished then use the 600 wet or you can go to finer grits. Easy peasy and you won't damage anything by using power tools.

Sights are factory Ruger's with bright fluorescent nail polish on the white dot. Works really well.


For ME:
DA/SA= Sig 9mm
Striker fired= Glock 9mm
If it's a .45= 1911
Suppressed= HK in .45
I like anything in 10mm

May 05, 2017, 09:16 AM
beltfed21
For the budget minded, Rock Island.


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May 05, 2017, 10:09 AM
AllenInAR
What about the Smith & Wesson E series 1911s? I was perusing a certain online retailer and found a full-size for less than the Ruger. $700 to my door.


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May 05, 2017, 11:54 AM
soggy_spinout
quote:
Originally posted by AllenInWV:
What about the Smith & Wesson E series 1911s? I was perusing a certain online retailer and found a full-size for less than the Ruger. $700 to my door.

Wait a sec...didn't you start this thread thinking about Commanders? Wink

The E-series guns are solid guns. I own one of the E round butt Commanders and it's been a reliable and accurate shooter. A bit more stout on recoil (its frame is Scandium, after all), but a keeper nonetheless.
May 05, 2017, 12:53 PM
AllenInAR
Yeah, but I failed to account for drift. Big Grin SQUIRREL!!!!


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May 05, 2017, 05:49 PM
Floyd D. Barber
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Originally posted by AllenInWV:
Yeah, but I failed to account for drift. Big Grin SQUIRREL!!!!



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May 05, 2017, 05:57 PM
AllenInAR
Instigator. Enabler. I shun thee. Big Grin

I've got my eye on a LW Commander and a 'regular' Commander on Gunbroker. We'll see what happens.


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May 06, 2017, 04:47 AM
Gary1911A1
quote:
Originally posted by zdog16:
This one works for me. Ruger SR1911 CMD without the billboards.



I like those VZ Grips.
May 06, 2017, 07:42 AM
TheFrontRange
quote:
Originally posted by AllenInWV:
quote:
Originally posted by David Lee:
The Members here got me very interested in DW 1911 pistols. All about the quality of the parts.


I would love a DW, but that kind of coin is beyond my reach. LOL Plus, I'd never carry one for fear of scratching it.


I meant to mention this earlier. I agree, DWs are above the $1K mark new; however, I purchased a nearly-new DW CCO model from our own Classifieds recently for just under that price-level. It can happen. Smile

Happy hunting and be sure to keep us posted on what you find!


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May 06, 2017, 08:33 AM
Longbow_06
quote:
Originally posted by zdog16:
quote:
Originally posted by AllenInWV:
See, THAT is the kinda thing that has me wanting a 1911. But honestly, I'd be scared to death to take a belt sander to the slide. LOL As I recall from the 1911 pics thread, you did that yourself, correct? What would you charge me if I sent you a slide? LOL

Also, what sights are those? I have Ameriglo 'I-Dot' on my G19, and I really love the dayglo orange, but they don't have anything for 1911s that I can find.



Yes I did it myself. You don't need a belt sander just some elbow grease. Go get some 120, 180, 200, 320, 400 and 600 grit sandpaper. Get a flat surface, I like glass table tops. Put a large piece of thick paper down so you don't scratch the glass then place the sandpaper down on that. Then start running your slide longways as straight as possible using even pressure. Use the roughest paper until the majority of the etching is gone. Then just work your way down the grits. The 600 will give you that nice satin finish. If you want it more polished then use the 600 wet or you can go to finer grits. Easy peasy and you won't damage anything by using power tools.

Sights are factory Ruger's with bright fluorescent nail polish on the white dot. Works really well.

That's w great tutorial, and good looking 1911 Wink
May 06, 2017, 12:29 PM
FN in MT
Bought one of the Colt, 9mm, Competition full sized guns the other day. Novak adjustable rear, fiber optic frt sight. G-10 stocks, long trigger, Commander style hammer, lowered ejection port, extended safety, NO rail.

Paid a few buck under $900 OTD.
May 06, 2017, 12:55 PM
ruger357
I'm going to by a colt LW commander and send it to wilson combat.


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May 06, 2017, 07:48 PM
AllenInAR
That would be pretty cool, but I'm kinda doubting I could to that in my budget. Smile


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May 06, 2017, 08:09 PM
FenderBender
you could look far and wide and not find a better choice than the Ruger.
May 06, 2017, 09:34 PM
wojownik
Ruger SR1911 would be my choice as well in a sub $750 budget.

My own budget priced commander was a verrry lightly used pre-owned Colt. Love it.



May 06, 2017, 10:15 PM
Cobra21
quote:
Originally posted by AllenInWV:
Instigator. Enabler. I shun thee. Big Grin

I've got my eye on a LW Commander and a 'regular' Commander on Gunbroker. We'll see what happens.


You could post up a WTB in the Classifieds too.


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