Colt Commander .38 Super

[allaroundhunter]

Hey guys, I was hoping y'all could help me ballpark a value for this Colt Commander .38 super. I don't know it's history, but I am trying to figure it out over the next few days. Thanks!

 

[allaroundhunter]

Maybe these will be clearer pictures

 

[Offspring]

Congratulations. I have owned one of these pistols, in the lightweight variety, for many years. It has consistantly performed as I expected. After about 5000 rounds it did have one smoke stack but that was my fault since I had not cleaned it in a while. No other problems. I have heard that the .38 Super has been adopted by the practical pistol types because it is very hard shooting but with minimum recoil. It can be a little inaccurate due to head spacing problems but that can be overcome with I think a Bar-sto barrel that heads on the case mouth. The experts can let you know how to make it more of a tack driver. I've been very happy with mine and will not ever sell it. Enjoy.

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

I'd need to see better photos but you have one thing going for you already (or against you) in that if you're to sell it, the best place is a southern border state (though If you're buying, the competition is fierce). These things are wildly popular with the Mexican/Mexican-American crowd and in that case command more money than a .38 Super in general, and a pimped one in particular will get elsewhere in the country.

As far as a number - better photos for condition and quality are really needed and greater explanation of your physical impressions of the pistol as well.

Also, a very good photo of a fired factory loaded case could provide insight as well.

 

[tipoc]

Looks as if the slide has been nickled and mated to the alloy frame. Aftermarket grips. Gold wash hammer and trigger it looks like. Carried and shot a good bit. I note some freckling on the slide stop and safety, there is likely more of it. Because of the alterations and condition you might get $600. for it out my way. That could be lower if the internals have been fiddled with. In Texas I'm not sure.

tipoc

 

[Jim Watson]

I see a number of things that would make me slow on the draw on that gun.
Slide nickel plated; GI hammer and thumb safety, maybe trigger; all gold plated and then used enough to wear the plating. Plated pewter grips likewise plated and worn.
A pimp special that has seen a good deal of use.