Which reasonably priced commander (Colt and down) is, in the experience of those wiser than me, the least finicky with a wide range of ammo including +P loads? Thanks in advance!
All of my Colt Combat Commanders and SA Champions eat everything I feed them, except some wadcutter rounds. I don't shoot +P ammo, but hopefully someone else will note their experience.
I've never had issues with any commander 1911, they are equal in reliability to government models. It's when you start going smaller than commander size that you start seeing issues, hence I only own the government and commander sized 1911's nothing smaller.
Since I quit buying gun show reload ammo, I have never had another issue with any 45 ACP or 9 mm. I buy what ever the store has, load it in any gun and it goes bang. You must remember one round a year is not considered an issue, it's called the human factor.
Thanks guys. When I get a recurve sold I will likely be in the market for a commander size 1911. Will probably trade in my LCR. Thinking about the Ruger LW commander, a SA Range Officer compact, or a Range Officer champion.
Your mileage may vary, but in my experience a 4.25" tends to be less fussy than a 4.0". Both a Springfield Champion and Kimber Pro Carry I had were reliable with certain mags but not others. With one exception every Colt Commander I owned didn't care what mags I used. That one exception was a factory lemon that wouldn't even feed ball reliably as it had an over-cut feed ramp.
Smaller than a commander, but all four of my Sig 1911's Ultras have been flawless with a variety of ammo (FMJ, JHP, +P) and mags. Very good fit and finish. Best value out there under $1k.
All of my Commanders in .45 have been fine with a wide variety of ammo including 200gr cast SWC. With non .45 Commander size pistols (10mm, 9mm, 38 Super) I have mainly shot FMJ.
You can't go wrong with any of the 3 1911's you mentioned, and my Springfield Compact has been 100%. I trust it over my Colt XSE LW Commander when using JHP ammo.
My favorite Commander length 1911 is a S&W scandium E Series.
I have everything, including, Colt Sig, Springfield, Kimber, Baer Ect.
The Smith is light, shoots straight, and always goes bang.
I only have 2 Commanders so far, A stainless .45 and a LW .38 Super, Both are Colt's. Both have been 100% reliable with off the shelf ball and JHP ammo.
You might want to take a look at an STI Guardian. I've had one for almost about 8 years ands it's been as reliable as the sunrise. Very accurate, excellent trigger, and it runs smooth as butter. I've never experienced any ammo problems and, with the exception of wadcutters, I've shot all kinds of FMJ and HP ammo. STI makes some really fine 1911s.
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