Mid to Low Price Commander

[private snowball]

Was thinking about a mid to low price commander 1911. Any thoughts? Been considering the Ruger but have my eye on the Para. I open to suggestions.

 

[JTQ]

My choice would be the model #04691 Colt Commander

http://www.colt.com/Catalog/Pistols/1991®Series.aspx

 

[MICHAEL T]

Metro Arms or American classic

 

[Steve CT]

If I did not already have a Commander that I am pretty happy with, I would look pretty closely at the Ruger, it seems like a great value.

 

[Fishbed77]

My first choice would be a Colt Commander XSE, Model #O4012XSE

 

[Bobson]

My choice would be the model #04691 Colt Commander

http://www.colt.com/Catalog/Pistols/1991®Series.aspx

Colt's XSE Commander in stainless, (model 04012XSE) for me.

http://www.colt.com/Catalog/Pistols/XSE™Series.aspx

 

[milq]

I have an American Classic and a Para Expert Commander (aluminum frame).

The AC is a very good shooter and smooth but fit of the factory grip safety wasn't the best. I bobtailed it and fit a .220 radius grip safety at the same time. Out of my four 1911's (others are both Springfield) it had the smoothest slide/frame combo (out of the box).

The Para is my preferred carry gun. Fit and finish are very good and I don't notice the firing pin block at all. It comes with a plastic mainspring housing, but I'm about to bobtail this one too so that'll be gone soon.

If weight isn't a problem and you want a shooter, I think the American Classic is a decent choice.

 

[dsa1115]

I have an ATI Commander and only paid $400. Better slide to frame fit than I've seen on 1911's costing a lot more. Noticed Hickok45 reviewed the ATI too. These are a steal for $400.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVw8SHVRBjc

 

[bannockburn]

My first choice would be a Colt Commander. As a less expensive option I would probably go with the Ruger version.

 

[HexHead]

I'd go with the Remington R1 Commander over the a Ruger. In a heartbeat. You can't compare racking the slide on them.

 

[skoro]

Any thoughts?

Yep.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...d/36335/Colt+1991+Commander+.45acp+4.25"+Blue

 

[Big Shrek]

Mid to Low price...to me that screams ATI or Rock Island...sub $600 category.

Reliable, awesome CS if needed, and you can still pimp 'em later if you wish

 

[GZOh]

ditto Big Shrek... ATI and RI both in that $400 range. Both excellent pistolas...
Owned two ATIs (Gov't and Comm) and both were flawless shoots and a great value for the $$s!!
If you want to move up in $$s, get the 'real thing' a Colt Commander for about $800+... my Colts have been flawless, dead-accurate shoots.
But you have alot to choose from in the $600-800 range. Good Luck!

 

[ds76]

I picked up a Ruger commander (SR1911) recently and it's now my favorite gun. It costs more than the ATI or RIA, but it's stainless and American made.

 

[hardluk1]

RIA mid size

 

[SnowBlaZeR2]

Not sure what mid to low priced means to anyone other than me, but I have a WC Colt Commander and an ATI Commander, and I'd recommend either depending on budget.

 

[private snowball]

Thanks for all of the great tips guys. I am leaning towards the Ruger. I am going to see if I can go shoot one and see how I like it.