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thinking about a commander size 1911 and torn between brands...leaning twords colt ,allready own a kimber think i want a barrel bushing not a bull barrel though ...not sure what are your opinions..
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If I were shopping for a Commander sized 1911 I'd be looking at a S&W 1911PD.
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Dan Wesson CBOB. Best bang for your buck!Comment
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+1 on Dan Wesson. I've owned various 1911s over the years, and the only ones I shoot these days are Dan Wessons. Great quality, and the price is still reasonable.DiaHero Foundation - helping people manage diabetes. Sending diabetes supplies to Ukraine now, any help is appreciated.
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I have Dan Wessons with both cast and forged frames. I'm yet to notice the difference.DiaHero Foundation - helping people manage diabetes. Sending diabetes supplies to Ukraine now, any help is appreciated.
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For the money, Colt 1991.
If you have money, Dan Wesson Bob Tail.Comment
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I'd go with a Colt.^^ Said by some lunatic on the internetComment
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I have a Colt 1991 A1 Commander from the early 90s that I am quite fond of.Last edited by toyotaguy; 11-17-2012, 6:44 PM.sigpic
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I've had two Colt Commanders, but sold them both. I've kept the CBOB though. I'd check it out for sure, even if it's a little more costly.Comment
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Dan Wesson Valor VBOB
Or of you're a baller, Ed Brown Kobra Carry (or even better, EB Special Forces Carry).... both bobbed.
The Springfield Champion Operators are cool too, but I'm not too crazy about the parkerized finish and no FSC. They're relatively cheap, just need to SSE it and you should be at or under $1000 OTD.Comment
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pre-80 Series Colt Commander/Combat Commander/LW Commander if you can find a good one.
If you can't then the SW1911PD or CBOB, or SSE a Colt/Talo Wiley Clapp or VBOB. However, not everyone loves the bob-tail, myself included. I also am not overly fond of stainless 1911's. YMMV. I'm old, old-school and old fashioned. I prefer blue steel or two-tone and real wood grips.
Springfield Champions aren't true Commander length pistols as they have a 4" barrel.Last edited by redcliff; 11-17-2012, 8:48 PM."You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
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I agree, Dan Wesson Cbob. I bought a used '09 and I absolutely love it.
I love the slide to frame fit, tight, yet smooth
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I own a Colt LW-Commander and a Dan Wesson Vbob.
The Vbob is a superior pistol but the price is much steeper on the DW than the Colt.
I would buy a DW Vbob any day of the week. It is a fantastic gun and much better than my Colt.Comment
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