[MikeJ]

This may sound like a stupid question but I have never had any custom work done on any gun at all.

I have a stainless Colt Commander, enhanced version, that has been 100% reliable right out of the box that I have owned for many years. I would like to have a new trigger and a real beavertail put on it. This is strictly a range gun that only sees fmj ammo through it so I'm not interested in any other modifications. I would like this done for both appearance and handling features. The gunsmith I have been talking to comes very highly recommended in this area and has worked on a number of competition shooters' guns. Could these basic modifications affect the reliability of an otherwise excellent gun?

[Nightcrawler]

I'd be very suprised, if they were properly installed. The gun doesn't know the difference between a regular grip safety and a big paddly one, so long as it engages correctly.

Go ahead and get the mods. If done right, they shouldn't affect reliability in the slightest.

[Walt Sherrill]

And if its not a carry gun, reliability is not a CRITICAL issue.

(As noted, properly fitted, reliability shouldn't be affected.)

[HSMITH]

Properly fitted it WILL NOT affect the operation of the gun.