Been building back my 1911 collection...mostly Colts... went from about 20 pieces circa 1998 to just 2 after that... Now back up to 6 again... things are looking good! 

Excellent choice for your first 1911, love mine.
Thanks! I only have it because I had an opportunity to buy it for cheap. I really like it!Excellent choice for your first 1911, love mine.
New Viper so secksy!!!Recent acquisition, as soon as I handled it at lgs I was filling out the paperwork. Got some grips from Esmeralda which are excellent btw and a egw flatwire kit on the way in the mail.
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Here's a pair im fond of as well.
1978 PSS and a 1993 MKIV Enhanced.
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About what year of manufacture is your combat commander?….thank you
1976. I also have a blued '76 and a blued '79.About what year of manufacture is your combat commander?….thank you