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5/12/2007 3:14:37 PM EDT
I am planning on buying a commander size 1911 around August for ccw.  So much to choose from.  Will have about a grand to spend.  Toss up over a Colt, Smith and Wesson, Kimber, Sig or other suggestions that you might have.  I have heard some negative remarks about kimber lately.  Not sure they are true or not.  Also not so sure I like the idea of an external extractor.  Want something that would make Colonel Cooper nod his head in agreement.  Please advise.
5/12/2007 5:10:31 PM EDT
[#1]
Well, you kind of limited your options to a Colt really... well, or a Springfield.

But... I have a few friends with 4" Kimbers and they like them, hell they CCW with them.

I purchased a fullsized kimber a month ago and its functioned 100% perfectly.

SW and EE, from what I've read, they have one of the, if not the, best EE setups out there.
I personally am looking at their SW1911PD commander sized in scandium frame with CT Laser grips.  Its a nice looking piece.

any of those could be (including colt and SA) found for under 1k easy, unless you go for something with the bells and whistles.

5/12/2007 5:41:14 PM EDT
[#2]
What is your reason for wanting a commander size pistol?

5/12/2007 6:13:10 PM EDT
[#3]
Dunno about the OP, but I'm looking for concealed carry.  I'm a smaller guy and the full size govt is little much, and has a harder draw from a holster...

Well that and I'm looking at the AL frames instead of a nice 39oz slab ;)
5/12/2007 6:18:11 PM EDT
[#4]
Only real difference is the length of the barrel. A commander and gov't model conceal the same.
5/12/2007 6:31:04 PM EDT
[#5]
Do look at a Dan Wesson C-BOB in either .45 ACP or 10mm. Great gun and comfortable, comes with night sights. I have a 45 and was going to sell it until I shot it a bunch and fell in love.