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I would look for an old series 70 Colt Combat Commander.
mid level carry 1911 suggestions anyone?
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I would look for an old series 70 Colt Combat Commander.
quack said:
thank you quack...I was indeed referring to the overhand grip to manipulate the slide
It is the basis of the primary clearance drill: Slap, Rack & Back into Action (it is no longer PC to add/include the original Bang)
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With the Baer Comanche, the "slingshot" issue is not a problem while clearing malfunctions.
With the slide locked back on an empty mag, inserting a fresh mag, you may or may not be able to grasp the slide and move it rearward far enough to chamber a fresh round. That is the issue. It is well known:
http://forum.m1911.org/showthread.php?t=76359&highlight=design+defect
and can be fixed--my smith fixed it for about $55.
If you need details, pm me.
With the slide locked back on an empty mag, inserting a fresh mag, you may or may not be able to grasp the slide and move it rearward far enough to chamber a fresh round. That is the issue. It is well known:
http://forum.m1911.org/showthread.php?t=76359&highlight=design+defect
and can be fixed--my smith fixed it for about $55.
If you need details, pm me.
Quack
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yep, i knew what you were referring to, but some people may still think of "slingshot" like you one would shoot a slingshot (thumb and index finger), so just added the "overhand" part for clarity.
Quack
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well that's good to hear.
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Okay, back on topic 
My current carry 1911s are:
Kimber Ultra Carry (3")
Les Baer Comanche (4")
Kimber Eclipse Pro (4")
and when/if I get it working corrctly, DW 10mm CBOB (4")
I am talking $800-1100 (actual price paid, used) here. That is mid-level in my book.
My current carry 1911s are:
Kimber Ultra Carry (3")
Les Baer Comanche (4")
Kimber Eclipse Pro (4")
and when/if I get it working corrctly, DW 10mm CBOB (4")
I am talking $800-1100 (actual price paid, used) here. That is mid-level in my book.
orionengnr:
Your experience, and part of mine, with the alloy frames might be worth repeating. Having a stainless steel feed ramp put in is something I have to balance against just getting a steel frame.
I'm also real interested in your DW bobtail. I've wished I had the bucks for a DW Bobtail when they were under 1000 dollars.
What I found was most 1911's have beavertails, sharp edges, that stuck me in places during carry I didn't like. Keep in mind I have to use deep cover in our wonderful state, if I was to carry, since CCW's are a practical impossibility.
I ended up with a Detonics Combat Master. It's a steel frame, most of the edges are rounded, and, no beavertail.
By the way, the magazine had an extension designed to help clear it, I believe, that also stuck me in places I didn't like.
I am VERY accurate with the CombatMaster.
Your experience, and part of mine, with the alloy frames might be worth repeating. Having a stainless steel feed ramp put in is something I have to balance against just getting a steel frame.
I'm also real interested in your DW bobtail. I've wished I had the bucks for a DW Bobtail when they were under 1000 dollars.
What I found was most 1911's have beavertails, sharp edges, that stuck me in places during carry I didn't like. Keep in mind I have to use deep cover in our wonderful state, if I was to carry, since CCW's are a practical impossibility.
I ended up with a Detonics Combat Master. It's a steel frame, most of the edges are rounded, and, no beavertail.
By the way, the magazine had an extension designed to help clear it, I believe, that also stuck me in places I didn't like.
I am VERY accurate with the CombatMaster.
Voland
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Youve got a lot of good feedback... I have a Fusion Commander and a 70 series Colt Combat Commander.
The one that caught my eye the other day is this one. Looks like its a 100% custom-shop gun that has all the features that I would want. Its a Kimber Super carry.
V.
The one that caught my eye the other day is this one. Looks like its a 100% custom-shop gun that has all the features that I would want. Its a Kimber Super carry.
V.
Jed Carter
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Now for something completely different, a SIG RCS 1911. It has an officer size frame and a commander length slide and it comes stock with Novak night sights. It's not as pretty as it is functional, feeds HP, truncated cone and ball ammo perfectly. I use Federal Expanding Full Metal Jacket ammunition for carry, to get consistant expansion without overpenetration. Check out the SIG, it has replace my CZ PCR as my daily carry weapon, it could fit your needs also.
rellascout
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Do a search on Fusion. Bob Serva formerly of Dan Wesson's new shop is very hit or miss.
orionengnr
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And as I said above, both my DW and my Baer required smithing to work correctly. The Baer for the failure to slingshot, the DW for case mouth smashing and feeding issues. The DW is a work in progress, and I am resolving it a bit at a time.
What Prosser referred to above re: alloy frames is the fact that earlier Kimbers had an unramped barrel, and the ramp was part of the frame (relatively soft alloy, hard anodized). Wear through the anodizing, and you have either a nicked, "bumpy" ramp (not conducive to feeding anything) or it can be smoothed with sandpaper, but now you have a dead soft ramp that will scar in the future, and far more quickly/easily. The fix for this is a stainless steel insert, which requires precise machining (and possibly frame refinishing afterwards).
I used the services of Bob Rodgers, and his work is exceptional:
http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=146569&highlight=ramp+insert
BTW, newer Kimbers come with a ramped barrel, and as a result, no longer have this problem.
You are asking for opinions here, and you're getting lots of them.
My opinion, having owned Colts and Springfields (3 each) as well as a number of other 1911s:
You can buy a good (or bad) "insert brand here". My luck with Kimbers (mostly used, some well-used) has been exceptionally good. I'm on number eight, and there is only one reason I am still buying them: I have not bought a bad one yet.
I cannot say the same about any other 1911 manufacturer, including Baer and DW. If I had paid a bit less for either of them, I might have given up more easily (as I have with other manufacturers, although I have never given up on any gun without at least trying to fix it, and have acheived moderate success in most cases...).
When I spend over $1000 for a used "high-end" 1911 and it doesn't work correctly, I am a bit more motivated to get it working correctly. I was successful with the Baer (with some help) and plan on prevailing with the DW as well.
What Prosser referred to above re: alloy frames is the fact that earlier Kimbers had an unramped barrel, and the ramp was part of the frame (relatively soft alloy, hard anodized). Wear through the anodizing, and you have either a nicked, "bumpy" ramp (not conducive to feeding anything) or it can be smoothed with sandpaper, but now you have a dead soft ramp that will scar in the future, and far more quickly/easily. The fix for this is a stainless steel insert, which requires precise machining (and possibly frame refinishing afterwards).
I used the services of Bob Rodgers, and his work is exceptional:
http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=146569&highlight=ramp+insert
BTW, newer Kimbers come with a ramped barrel, and as a result, no longer have this problem.
You are asking for opinions here, and you're getting lots of them.
My opinion, having owned Colts and Springfields (3 each) as well as a number of other 1911s:
You can buy a good (or bad) "insert brand here". My luck with Kimbers (mostly used, some well-used) has been exceptionally good. I'm on number eight, and there is only one reason I am still buying them: I have not bought a bad one yet.
I cannot say the same about any other 1911 manufacturer, including Baer and DW. If I had paid a bit less for either of them, I might have given up more easily (as I have with other manufacturers, although I have never given up on any gun without at least trying to fix it, and have acheived moderate success in most cases...).
When I spend over $1000 for a used "high-end" 1911 and it doesn't work correctly, I am a bit more motivated to get it working correctly. I was successful with the Baer (with some help) and plan on prevailing with the DW as well.
JoelSteinbach
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I picked up aS&W 1911PD a few weeks ago , light weight scandium frame, SS slide, commander length, very sweet shooter,easy carry and moderate in price. I have been very pleased with the feel handling and after over 600 rounds not one glitch.
Jed Carter
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No matter how good a pistol looks or feels if it don't work, its not worth wasting ammo on. STI 1911 work, but their reputation is built on full size 1911s and 2011s. I can say that my STI has been the best 1911 for the money I have ever shot. Never had experience with any of their compact models, trust in a commander or officer size 1911 must be earned. I like larger carry pistols so an officer length slide is out. Had a nice Detonics Street Master, but it was not a trustworthy pistol... too bad. Recently I picked up a SIG RCS, it is a refined version of the Street Master that has been 100% reliable. If you are going to carry it, it has to work.
out of. What went wrong with yours?seantyler09
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You might like to check out 38 super 1911s.
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