[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Railed Commander Style - What options?

Posted: 2/6/2011 1:24:10 PM EDT

I am interested in a railed Commander-style 1911. Most Commanders I have seen are not railed, unless a Dawson rail has been added. I am also aware of the SA Champion Operator, but the 4" bushingless barrel gives me some concern about potential reliability issues and the need to replace springs rather frequently. I suppose I could get a used Commander and go custom, with a Dawson rail. Am I missing any options I should consider? Thanks!

Multi-Tool

Posted: 2/6/2011 1:41:51 PM EDT

[#1]

S&W and Sig make railed commander sized pistols with a bushing. Kimber and Springfield run the bushingless game. According to my Kimber Pro TLE's manual the recoil spring needs replacing every 800 rounds and all other springs every 5000 rounds.

Manual link http://www.kimberamerica.com/uploads/manual-download/Compact.pdf

Posted: 2/7/2011 10:44:42 AM EDT

[#2]

As far as I know, there are no 4.25" Commanders with rails. Sound's like you'll have to go full custom or a dawson rail.

Posted: 2/7/2011 12:05:46 PM EDT

[#3]

Fusion will make you one, but it will come with a semi-custom price tag and wait.

Posted: 2/7/2011 12:38:02 PM EDT

[#4]

Ed Brown offers a rail as a custom option on his commanders.

Posted: 2/7/2011 1:12:24 PM EDT

[#5]

the railed Sig commander was a limited run and are pretty hard to come by, you'll have to go semi-custom for a railed commander with bushing barrel

Posted: 2/7/2011 6:37:17 PM EDT

[#6]

Can a Dawson rail be installed on a commander dustcover?

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