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I have a series 80 from about 1982. I've owned it since new. Out of the box it was a bit stiff and needed to be broken in some. I had an adjustable trigger installed and ramped it myself. It is a TACK-DRIVER! It has stove-piped a couple times but that was years ago. It is now semi-retired as my current carry piece is a Kimber ultra carry, which is much smaller and lighter. Mine is "Colt Guard" satin nickel and is still beautiful after all these years. If I had to sell guns that would be the last one to go. Buy one. You won't be sorry.I've decided I really like the Colt Combat Commanders. What is a reasonable price to pay for one, blued? Is there anything special I should know about them? Do they function well out of the box?
I love the look of them, especially the hammer and the straight slide serrations.
If you find an older flat top slide and ever want to upgrade to Trijicon night sights the ones listed for the commander on Trijicons website do not work you have to use the officers sights. (Same for the govt flat tops...)Is there anything special I should know about them? Do they function well out of the box?
For many years my early 70s, Colt Combat Commander in .45 was my EDC. I bought it used in about 85 for as memory serves $450, which was a lot for me at the time. It then spent several months with Wayne Novak (before Wayne Novak was cool) to have the full treatment. It was and still is the finest piece of mechanical anything that I own. I'm not sure you would find a bone stock 70s Combat Commander for less than a grand these days.
I love the balance and the way the commander length pistols feel in my hand and they have always carried well for me in a Ted Blocker LFI rig. Sadly, because of arthritis in my hands my favorite pistol is now retired.
These days I still carry a 1911 but in the form of a 9mm Springfield EMP which is a little easier to conceal and much easier on my hands.
Well there you go.