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I_Route · 07-02-2007, 11:38 AM

I got a good deal on a Colt Commander (SS). It has the half-arse beavertial type grip safety Colt puts on them now. It is old enough to have the GI type sights (w/ white dot though). I thought it needed something more so I did some research and found SA's Custom Shop to be a really good deal vs. some of the smaller 1911 gunsmiths out there.

I contacted the custom shop and asked about the loaded package, etc. There is a mark where a previous owner did not know how to put in the slidestop. Deb there was very helpful and I sent of the pistol today. I am getting the loaded package done and a refinish (matte rounds and polish flats) on the SS as there are some handling marks.

I_Route · 07-04-2007, 07:22 PM

So SA accepted the pistol...We shall see...

texasm203 · 07-04-2007, 07:23 PM

Nice looking pistol.

saltysquid · 07-04-2007, 09:01 PM

The new Colt Commander's still come with the GI style sights except for the XSE's which have the Novak style. The first thing I do with colts is change out the ducktail grip with a beavertail.

I_Route · 07-05-2007, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saltysquid

The new Colt Commander's still come with the GI style sights except for the XSE's which have the Novak style. The first thing I do with colts is change out the ducktail grip with a beavertail.

Thanks SS, good to know.

I can't wait to see what it looks like when they are done.

Would it be considered a Hybrid after SA works on it? Can I get a tax break?

saltysquid · 07-06-2007, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I_Route

Thanks SS, good to know.

I can't wait to see what it looks like when they are done.

Would it be considered a Hybrid after SA works on it? Can I get a tax break?

Ask Al Gore.

Plase post pics when you get it back. I'm very curious at SA's work on a colt. Not that I don't think they will do a job, just have not heard of it being done and am very interest in how the SA loaded package comes out on a colt.

shipwreck · 07-06-2007, 07:36 AM

Very nice!

I_Route · 07-06-2007, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saltysquid

Ask Al Gore.

Plase post pics when you get it back. I'm very curious at SA's work on a colt. Not that I don't think they will do a job, just have not heard of it being done and am very interest in how the SA loaded package comes out on a colt.

Aye Mate, you and me both!!!

I will definitely let you know...

I_Route · 07-20-2007, 09:54 AM

Spoke to the Custom Shop today and the pistol is done and I will have it Monday or Tuesday!!!

saltysquid · 07-20-2007, 11:59 AM

Great, I am subscribed with email to this thread to see if you post pics.

07-02-2007, 11:38 AM	#1
I_Route XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Merrimack, NH Posts: 852	I "pulled the trigger"...So to speak I got a good deal on a Colt Commander (SS). It has the half-arse beavertial type grip safety Colt puts on them now. It is old enough to have the GI type sights (w/ white dot though). I thought it needed something more so I did some research and found SA's Custom Shop to be a really good deal vs. some of the smaller 1911 gunsmiths out there. I contacted the custom shop and asked about the loaded package, etc. There is a mark where a previous owner did not know how to put in the slidestop. Deb there was very helpful and I sent of the pistol today. I am getting the loaded package done and a refinish (matte rounds and polish flats) on the SS as there are some handling marks. __________________ Later, Jeff If you can read this, thank a teacher. If it is in English, thank a soldier.

07-04-2007, 07:22 PM	#2
I_Route XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Merrimack, NH Posts: 852	So SA accepted the pistol...We shall see... __________________ Later, Jeff If you can read this, thank a teacher. If it is in English, thank a soldier.

07-04-2007, 07:23 PM	#3
texasm203 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,448	Nice looking pistol. __________________ If you won't stand behind our troops, please stand in front of them!

07-04-2007, 09:01 PM	#4
saltysquid XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 752	The new Colt Commander's still come with the GI style sights except for the XSE's which have the Novak style. The first thing I do with colts is change out the ducktail grip with a beavertail. __________________ 1911auto 12 years U.S. Navy, Viet Vet Lifetime Member Disabled American Veterans. Member American Legion. Lifetime Member Disabled Vet DRA Member. If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons? Last edited by saltysquid; 07-04-2007 at 09:03 PM.

07-06-2007, 07:36 AM	#7
shipwreck XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,324	Very nice! __________________ - Visit: http://www.fnforum.net The ULTIMATE FN site!

07-20-2007, 09:54 AM	#9
I_Route XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Merrimack, NH Posts: 852	Spoke to the Custom Shop today and the pistol is done and I will have it Monday or Tuesday!!! __________________ Later, Jeff If you can read this, thank a teacher. If it is in English, thank a soldier.

07-20-2007, 11:59 AM	#10
saltysquid XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 752	Great, I am subscribed with email to this thread to see if you post pics. __________________ 1911auto 12 years U.S. Navy, Viet Vet Lifetime Member Disabled American Veterans. Member American Legion. Lifetime Member Disabled Vet DRA Member. If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons?

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