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 05-27-2010, 12:06 AM | #1 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: OKC, Oklahoma Posts: 117 |  Story of a Colt Commander
I ordered a Colt XSE SS Commander from Bud's back in March '08. Naturally this type of purchase is "sight unseen" and when I went to pick her up from the ffl...I immediately noticed the barrel shroud was off center to the frame...we have all seen this so called imperfection by now and I was a little disappointed but instead of declining the piece, I thought better of it and took her home. I always tear these things down to the bones and clean...general look-see. The only other problem I percieved is that damned ambi-safety...a weak link and unneccessary for a righty, plus it was scratching the right side of the frame...for the record, I'm a lefty but shoot right handed. Anyway, I called Colt the next business and explained to a very nice lady the problem. She gave me return instructions and off to the shipper after work that day...oh yeah I asked about freight charge compensation both ways and was told they would cover it. I also asked if they would change out that ambi-safety for a good ol' standard type and was told they would at no charge! I had the pistol back in about a week and it is perfect! I took her to the range and ran 100 rounds of 230 ball for a live fire check...I mean, I figured it was about time. Happy with the performance, I logged into Brownell's site and ordered the srs. 80 slot filler, a SS Ed Brown Arched main spring housing and the parts to convert that silly full length recoil spring assy back what I deem...normal...Here are a few pictures I manged...I'm no photographer...
I guess patience is a virtue...and I love this gun!  __________________
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| 05-27-2010, 12:12 AM | #2 | Aspiring Mall Ninja Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Here in the holler.... Posts: 2,230 Liked 1 Times on 1 Posts
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I had one just about exactly like that. It was a great shooter. | |
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| 05-27-2010, 01:42 AM | #3 | Sic Semper Tyrannis Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: , The Mother Lode Posts: 18,437 |
Looks nice, nice.  __________________
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| 05-27-2010, 01:47 AM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: , Central Florida Posts: 1,527 |
I've been wanting a Commander for a while. I have an Officer, Defender, and a few Goverments. I need a Commander to round out the collection.
I think I'll start with one like yours, thanks for the customer service report. Always helpful.
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| 05-27-2010, 02:37 AM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: OKC, Oklahoma Posts: 117 |
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Originally Posted by mesinge2
I've been wanting a Commander for a while. I have an Officer, Defender, and a few Goverments. I need a Commander to round out the collection.
I think I'll start with one like yours, thanks for the customer service report. Always helpful.
Have fun with it!
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You might consider the alloy frame, this is a wee bit on the heavy side...I like a steel frame on a hand gun but I'll never wear it out no matter how hard I try. Sounds like you have a nice collection, I have a srs. 70 in blue and a New Agent on the way...looking forward to it. Happy shooting.
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| 05-27-2010, 09:00 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: , Central Florida Posts: 1,527 |
Give us a report on the new Agent, I picked the defender over the new agent because of the sights and I often wonder if the trench style is as accurate. If yours turns out great I might have one of those as well.
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"A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercise. I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind ... Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." 1785, Thomas Jefferson.
"There are three and only three ways to reform our Congressional legislation, familiarly called, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box".
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| 05-27-2010, 11:47 PM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: OKC, Oklahoma Posts: 117 |
Yeah I'll probably just do a post on the New Agent...I actually picked it up today during lunch. What a sweet little pistol. Off hand, I'll say that it fits my hand well...my little finger is half-way on the lower grip so it's not too short considering the fact that it is a sub-compact. I'm 6'4" and my hands are waffles so this is a good sign. The muzzle seems even more impressive then the regular 1911 Government. I'll have to tear her down for a thourough cleaning but so far I am really impressed. Guess I need a good holster for this one as it is going to replace my current summer carry piece (S&W 60 Chiefs special). I haven't even had a chance to get a pic but considering my photographic skills it's no loss...  ...well and it could be my cheesy camera... __________________
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