1911 Commander Size suggestions

[s2k1]

Thinking of purchasing a Commander size 1911. Specifically a 1911 with a full size grip with 4"-4.3" barrel. These are easy enough to find, but I'm looking for one that comes factory with the following:
1. Steel construction (but not stainless steel finish or aluminum)
2. Front cocking serrations
3. Both front and rear cocking serrations that are not "GI" (small verticle cuts)

For some reason, I can't seem to find a factory build with all of the above features. I've checked all the big names - Colt, Kimber, Springfield, etc. I know I can purchase something close and send it off to a custom shop, but trying to save a bit of cost. Any thoughts appreciated.

Thanks,

[1911Luvr]

You will have a tough time with item #2 since most Commander length 1911s do not have forward serrations. Probably something you need to have done custom.

[Mr310]

What about a Nighthawk GRP?

[Mr310]

I think you missed the "commander" part.

Ok. The T3, the GRP II, or whichever one is the commander length.

What about an Ed Brown Karry?

ETA: I didn't miss it. Unlike many on this website, I actually read the whole post and also don't just read what I want to see.

[rtk]

Well, if you can skip your rule #1 and live with stainless steel, what about a Colt XSE Commander?

[InGrAM]

If you don't mind the bob tail this is a great looking Commander, IMO.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_785108_-1_770151_757752_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

[jlbflyboy172]

I believe the gun you are looking for is the Colt Commander Wiley Clapp model. It is not on the CA approved list but a buddy of mine has done SSE on a couple of them. It's a great pistol and I believe it has all of the features you mentioned. It's a very nice shooter. Would love to get one myself but I just found a used Colt Commander that someone had done all the work on already for a good price, otherwise that is exactly what I would do. Good luck with the search.

[redcliff]

I believe the gun you are looking for is the Colt Commander Wiley Clapp model. It is not on the CA approved list but a buddy of mine has done SSE on a couple of them. It's a great pistol and I believe it has all of the features you mentioned. It's a very nice shooter. Would love to get one myself but I just found a used Colt Commander that someone had done all the work on already for a good price, otherwise that is exactly what I would do. Good luck with the search.

Wiley Clapps have alloy frames, which the OP says he doesn't want.

[Mr310]

The T3 is not a commander, and NHC doesn't make a GRP II. The Predator II and Talon II are both commanders, but do not have FCS. In short, NHC doesn't make a gun that fits his parameters.

Heh, well I thought I had seen it in a photo in the 1911 album here on this forum. I didn't know the model designations, but I had been pretty sure that Nighthawk made one. You learn something new everyday.

[teflondog]

I don't think I've ever seen a commander that came stock with front cocking serrations. If I were in the market for a commander sized 1911, I'd look at either the Dan Wesson CBOB or the Ed Brown Kobra Carry.

[jlbflyboy172]

Wiley Clapps have alloy frames, which the OP says he doesn't want.

Ooops. My bad. I was close though. LOL!

[InGrAM]

Here is another one, and it has everything you listed above.

http://www.sigsauer.com/CatalogProductDetails/1911-carry-scorpion.aspx

[OutlawDon]

I'd go with a Dan Wesson CBOB...

[s2k1]

Wow, thanks for all of the suggestions. The Wiley is ohh so close. I did see the SIG, but I didn't like the color. I'm thinking I'm probably going to be stuck with something close and sending it away for some custom final touches.

[It's All Good]

Love my Wiley Clapp Commander.