So I'm in the market for a commander(ish) sized 1911 9mm 1911. I believe I have decided on a Dan Wesson. Whatever I decide to go with would have to be ordered sight unseen. No chance to fondle or shoot before hand. The three I am considering are:
Specialist Commander: All steel, black, rail, night sights, magwell. This seems like it would be a fun, virtually recoilless set up that could double as a nightstand gun with a TLR-7.
Guardian: Aluminum frame with night sights. Frame is bobtailed. I have never had a chance to handle or shoot a bobtailed 1911 so it would be a new venture. It does seem like a nice dress up/BBQ carry piece.
TCP: Aluminum frame, rail, magwell, brass bead front sight. This pistol seems like a hybrid of the first two mentioned. Like a jack of all trades, but master of none. I don't know how I feel about the brass front sight, never looked down a pistol with a brass bead setup.
Now that y'all see my finalists, what say you? Is there another option that I am missing? Right now the criteria is 9mm, commander, under $2k. I rarely buy centerfire guns that are strictly range use for punching paper. They have to be suitable for defense/woods carry. Reliability out of the box is a must. I don't mind some break in.
Specialist Commander: All steel, black, rail, night sights, magwell. This seems like it would be a fun, virtually recoilless set up that could double as a nightstand gun with a TLR-7.
Guardian: Aluminum frame with night sights. Frame is bobtailed. I have never had a chance to handle or shoot a bobtailed 1911 so it would be a new venture. It does seem like a nice dress up/BBQ carry piece.
TCP: Aluminum frame, rail, magwell, brass bead front sight. This pistol seems like a hybrid of the first two mentioned. Like a jack of all trades, but master of none. I don't know how I feel about the brass front sight, never looked down a pistol with a brass bead setup.
Now that y'all see my finalists, what say you? Is there another option that I am missing? Right now the criteria is 9mm, commander, under $2k. I rarely buy centerfire guns that are strictly range use for punching paper. They have to be suitable for defense/woods carry. Reliability out of the box is a must. I don't mind some break in.