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I was handleing a new LW Commander today I really liked except for the grinding on front of slide.If slide been proper slide I would have without question bought. Then I would have trashed the guiderod and returned to proper set up. I love Colts but I can't like the slide. Yes I had one and every time I look at it I was unhappy.I no longer have pistol either. Their is no reason for that on a carry pistol.
What grinding are you talking about? Do you have a pic or link to a pic?Quote:
Originally Posted by michael t
Iam talking about when factory tries to make the front of slide look like the rear.. I can replace guide rod with proper rod, spring, and plunger. Bit short of welding and grinding can't make front look like a proper 1911. I don't press check. I load and I remember its loaded. Also hammer is cocked safety on so that is a real clue ITS LOADED
I have a LW commander don"t understand what you are trying to say about the slide.
send pictures my slide must be different than yours.
He is talking about the serrations that are put on the front and rear of the slides now - as opposed to only having them on the rear in the older days of the 1911.
This topic has been discussed several times on this forum, actually. Sorry, but I am a guy who likes them on the front of the slide. But, everyone has their tastes...
I like the old models but all my newer models have then front-rear, i can live with it no big problem.
If your going to buy springs and the other stuff, buy a slide.
Springs and old guide rod as a few dollars I not buying a new slide on a pistol that cost 800+ to start with.No reason for it I have several Colts and I will just look for a older one with out the garbage like mine at present. I just wanted a Light Weight 45. . My 9mm commander is like not carrying a gun.The 45 would be a tad more due to caliber and bullet weight. Thing is Colt lost a sale of a new pistol. Oh somebody will buy But I didn't and thats a lost sale. S&W has lost many from me 5 in last year. with their lock and other cost cutting measures. I seek and only buy non lock and try to only buy 2 number models Like 29,36,13,15, Plenty out their at good priced. many have spent life in a sock drawer and fired very little.
Just get 'em ground off like "reflection01" did on his (see pic below). That's what I'm gonna' do on my Springfield. I do not care for front slide serrations and I can "press check" without them (although I seldom to, 'cause it's always loaded!)
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/3141/slide2kt7.jpg
Does this look like what you want? I paid $700 for mine sans Novak sights and Hakan grips. The LTW Commander is a true joy to carry. I suspect my LTW Commander will still be around when I pass away. Regards, Richard :D
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...5/f8f88a05.jpg
Show off!!!
I haven't touched a thing on the LW 9mm as its a 1951model and serial number is 6xxx I carry and shoot but no mods. I am thinking about grips as they can be changed back in a couple min.