What makes a 1911 a commander?

The 1911 Commander is just a compact version of the 1911 Government, sporting a shorter barrel and slide, introduced in 1950. It shares the same frame, trigger assembly, and magazine with the Government. Like the Government, the Commander was originally chambered in .

What are the different models of Colt 1911?

The M1911, also known as Colt 1911, or Colt Government, is a single-action, semi-automatic, magazine-fed, recoil-operated pistol chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge….M1911 pistol.

What is a bobtail cut on a 1911?

Simply put, bobtailing the 1911 basically involves cutting off the rear corner of the bottom of the pistol’s grip frame. One of main reasons for this rather radical modification to the pistol was to improve the ability to carry the gun concealed.

What is an officer size 1911?

The Officer’s Model is an even shorter 1911, with a 3.5-inch barrel and a grip shortened enough to cut magazine capacity by one round.

When did the 1911 Commander come out?

The Colt Commander Model was first produced in 1949 as a lightweight variation of the popular Colt Model 1911 automatic pistol. It was produced in a new aluminum alloy that made it significantly lighter than the typical all-steel construction. In 1970 an all-steel version appeared, known as the Combat Commander.

What is a 1911 officer model?

The Officer’s Model is an even shorter 1911, with a 3.5-inch barrel and a grip shortened enough to cut magazine capacity by one round. In order to accommodate the sharper barrel tilt in a short-slide pistol, the barrel no longer used a barrel bushing. The Commander used a standard bushing, although it was shortened.

Are Colt 1911 still good?

Yes, it’s outdated. Today, the 1911 is a great foundation upon which to build very high quality firearms. It continues to be a leading design to build guns that are accurate, ergonomic, and powerful. But the 1911 is a terrible gun if you want to issue it to a large number of military or police.

How many rounds does a Colt Commander hold?