Help with Commander LW

[tankerman]

So I have a Colt Commander LW, 9mm made in the early 60's. I've been on the fence a while trying to decide if I should leave it be or do a semi-custom build, the gun is right on the border of being collectors grade. Would probably a be worth a pretty penny in another 20 years, though it does have a fair amount of value now.

Well, I have decide to build the gun. Plenty of parts out there, the one question I have is who should I get the 9mm Commander barrel and bushing from?

[gottarollwithit]

Barrel from Kart, Bar sto, or even Storm Lake. All are pretty damn good. Lotta guys nowadays like using the thick EGW bushings.
Main thing is having a good smith fit the stuff together. You'll find some good ideas and superb work over at:

https://www.louderthanwords.us

[Colt]

+1 to that. Here's my 1951 9mm...

[robairto]

So I have a Colt Commander LW, 9mm made in the early 60's. I've been on the fence a while trying to decide if I should leave it be or do a semi-custom build, the gun is right on the border of being collectors grade. Would probably a be worth a pretty penny in another 20 years, though it does have a fair amount of value now.

Well, I have decide to build the gun. Plenty of parts out there, the one question I have is who should I get the 9mm Commander barrel and bushing from?

Stock stock stock... If you want a 9mm build up maybe buy a Springfield. I have had several 38 supers and 9 mm Colt commanders and still have a few 9mms. They work just fine the way they are. As for cash in the future, I can think of better investments but fewer with as great of personal pleasure for myself. Enjoy the gun and without seeing it they run about $900-$1500 and $1500 would be a stretch. Enjoy RB