Combat Commander

[rbert0005]

I picked up a Colt lightweight Combat Commander Model, MK IV Series 80 a few weeks ago. #LF09914E

I would like to reference the date of manufacture and some info on exactly what I have. I know I could find out with a research from Colt, but I really don't want to go that route. I don't want to lay out the cost of a search.

Any info will be appreciated.

Thanks,
Bob

 

[Ian11]

Just wanted to say what a handsome Colt you have. I believe that is the XS series which is highly desireable among Colt 1911 fans. Go to www.1911forum.com and go to the Colt section. I'm sure there are lots of folks over there who would appreciate a look at your gun.

 

[Lone_Gunman]

Is that original factory configuration?

I am not the ultimate source of info, but I have never seen a MK IV Series 80 set up exactly like that.

Colt has never made many two tone guns. Could the slide and frame be from different guns?

Also, most MKIV Series 80 triggers are black plastic, not aluminum.

I don't think the XS pistols were stamped MKIV Series 80 on the slide like that, and I didnt think the had the enhanced flat top on the slide, but I might be wrong.

 

[surfinUSA]

I believe Colt has made two tone guns. What is the source of your info?

 

[Lone_Gunman]

Surfin,

I said Colt has never made many two tone guns.

I didnt say they never made any.

 

[rbert0005]

My info says that it is factory. I was told that it is a pre XS gun. Made around 98. I just have not found anything that is positive on it.

All I can say about it is that it is a sweet thing indeed.

Bob

 

[Benton]

Does the pistol have "Combat Commander" marked on it? I thought the word "Combat" indicated a steel frame.

 

[BerettaNut92]

Twotone? Niiiiiiice

 

[farscott]

That looks like a Concealed Carry Officer's Model, specifically an XS CCO. Of course, it it hard to get the exact proportions, so I cannot be sure if it is a Commander frame or an Officer's frame. A Combat Commander would have a steel frame. If it has a Commander frame, it is a Commander model, not a Combat Commander.

The first CCO's were manufactured as two-tones, with a stainless slide on a black anodized aluminum frame. They looked a lot like that pistol. Is it rollmarked "C.C.O." on the right side of the slide?

 

[jercamp45]

Ya.....it looks like a CCO to me!

Do not know squat about serial numbers and dates....
but it is a great concealed carry piece!
Colt came out with alot of different models of the 'O' frame. And yes, Sam, I have seen the CCO in two tone and a couple of others. I saw a CCO set up just like that used for 550 in a gunstore last month!
Combat Commander does indicate steel frame(normally). But I imagine there might be a special run that I am not aware of!
Jercamp45

 

[rbert0005]

It has a Commander length slide and an Officers alloy frame.
The only rollmark on the right side of the frame is "Combat Commander Model"

Nothing on the frame except the standard Colts Manf stuff and the serial #.

So the quest continues.

Bob

 

[jercamp45]

Ahhh, well.....

Colt or the previous owner may have added a combat commander slide to an officer's frame. At one point, this was a desired modification some pistol smiths were offering. The slide from a commander does fit on an officer's frame...I tried it, and the balance was excellant!! So it may or may not be a factory product(I think I just muddied the water quite abit...and added to the confusion).
Regardless, It is not a rare pistol and not worth a great deal more than a factory CCO or Kimber CDP Compact.....
Have you shot it? Like it? Looks like a sweet user to me as long as it is reliable!
Have fun,
Jercamp45

 

[farscott]

If sure looks like the first run of the CCO, so that is probably what it is. Colt is famous for using whatever parts happen to be around to build a pistol, so I am not surprised that the slide says, "Combat Commander Model". The serial number designates it as an enhanced pistol, so that part makes sense.

To get a year of production, you need to call Colt. They will tell you that information on the phone; no need to get a factory letter.

 

[rbert0005]

You guys are doing great in the info dept. Thanks.

Yes I have shot it. So far it has digested everything I have put into it. Hollow points, wadcutters, ball, truncated cones, plated, lead, light loads, heavy loads. It doesn't care at all.
Accuracy is good. I changed out the bushing to a angle bored one. I have not tried it since, but will this week. Not that it needed it just because.
It hadn't been shot much at all. I am the one to get some wear marks on the barrel ramp.
It is not often a person can find a 1911 in Mass for sale, let alone one that is in great shape and runs well.

Bob

 

[tex_n_cal]

The XS Colts with those Novak style sights and attractive upswept grip safety are sought after variations. Save all the parts, DO NOT modify the gun in any way that cannot be undone!

I have never seen a variation like that one. If it came from Colt that way, you may have one that's quite rare.