My first Colt, excellent condition, came with 5 mags(3 unused Wilsons), Ritchie Lightning holster and a Galco OWB holster, all with just about zero wear. Can't wait until I try this puppy..Paid 900.00 for it, hope it was a decent deal
Posts: 2355 | Location: Florida | Registered: March 01, 2012
That's an excellent deal. I have been looking for exactly that deal for some time. They run $1100 - $1200 used around here and $1350+ new, depending on the volume discount the dealer can swing. For some of the smaller dealers, they are close to $1500 dealer cost.
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Posts: 13013 | Location: Central Florida | Registered: November 02, 2008
Nice score, I was in the process of buying a used one but my friend loved it more so I passed. You need to follow up with a range report. They are very cool looking.
Posts: 5363 | Location: basement | Registered: April 06, 2007
Is the Commander in 9mm or 45ACP? Is it a Light Weight, or heavy?
Have never been able to discover just what the differences are between Wiley Clapp Commander and the "regular" Commander. What do you think?
One of our competitors uses a Light Wight (plain) Colt Commander in 9mm with red-dot in Bullseye competition. Front end is now very tight, but the back rattles.
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Posts: 508 | Location: Below the Bridge in Michigan | Registered: July 04, 2015
Originally posted by P320Mac: Is the Commander in 9mm or 45ACP? Is it a Light Weight, or heavy?
Have never been able to discover just what the differences are between Wiley Clapp Commander and the "regular" Commander. What do you think?
One of our competitors uses a Light Wight (plain) Colt Commander in 9mm with red-dot in Bullseye competition. Front end is now very tight, but the back rattles.
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Originally posted by P320Mac: Is the Commander in 9mm or 45ACP? Is it a Light Weight, or heavy?
Have never been able to discover just what the differences are between Wiley Clapp Commander and the "regular" Commander. What do you think?
The Wiley Clapp Commander has some features I don't think are on a regular Commander. Undercut trigger guard, front strap checkering, small thumb safety and some odd looking grips (not the ones pictured) for starters.
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Posts: 16253 | Location: Harrison, AR | Registered: February 05, 2004
You got a great deal! Have a Wiley Clapp LW Commander in 9mm, love the gun. I shoot high thumb and ride the safety, so I HATE the small thumb safety (to be changed out eventually).
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Posts: 373 | Location: West Virginia | Registered: February 25, 2007
Thanks Allen. The undercut seems to be the most significant enhancement over the simple LW Commander. How tight/loose is the slide to frame fit? The simple LW is a bit loose in the back.
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Posts: 508 | Location: Below the Bridge in Michigan | Registered: July 04, 2015
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