[Mustang950]

Hello all, thanks for having me. I only have one 1911 now, a Para GI Expert. I like it well enough, it's reliable with Chip McCormick mags and like almost all my guns it is more accurate than I am (except my first gen Ruger Mini-30). I've had a few cheap 1911s since the mid 80s, dare I say Auto Ordinance, but never a Colt, Springfield, S&W or similar quality. I'm here to learn and I'm interested in getting a Commander size 1911, I think in 45 and I'm leaning toward the Colt Combat Commander. I've shot the Para in a few IDPA matches and back in the day I worked my way to SSP Master with a Glock 34. I did some 3-gun for 4-5 years before it died on the national level. I only shoot a few matches a year these days. I will likely carry the Commander when my clothing allows.
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My current 1911 in my new Galco Combat Master Holster.

 

[Wildbob]

Welcome to the forum from NJ.

 

[rickflst]

Welcome from MA

 

[japsco113]

Hello all, thanks for having me. I only have one 1911 now, a Para GI Expert. I like it well enough, it's reliable with Chip McCormick mags and like almost all my guns it is more accurate than I am (except my first gen Ruger Mini-30). I've had a few cheap 1911s since the mid 80s, dare I say Auto Ordinance, but never a Colt, Springfield, S&W or similar quality. I'm here to learn and I'm interested in getting a Commander size 1911, I think in 45 and I'm leaning toward the Colt Combat Commander. I've shot the Para in a few IDPA matches and back in the day I worked my way to SSP Master with a Glock 34. I did some 3-gun for 4-5 years before it died on the national level. I only shoot a few matches a year these days. I will likely carry the Commander when my clothing allows.

Welcome from NW Georgia 🇬🇪.

 

[HD1911]

Welcome CT neighbor

 

[squirrelsnest]

Welcome to the forums from Virginia.

 

[Old Grumpy]

Welcome to the forum. I have two commander sized 1911s, a Colt Lightweight Commander and an all steel Ruger SR1911. Both are great. Obviously the Colt is lighter for every day carry, but I'm a far old guy, so the added weight of the Ruger does not cause a problem. If you have the chance, check out a Ruger of a less costly option. The quality is there.

Grumpy

Grumpy

 

[boatdoc]

welcome from t he CT shoreline

 

[mr380acp]

Welcome from Western Ma…..used to live in Ct…Shelton

 

[Fafhrd]

Welcome from Ohio.

 

[Tex50]

Welcome from just north of Houston.

 

[Mustang950]

Welcome to the forum. I have two commander sized 1911s, a Colt Lightweight Commander and an all steel Ruger SR1911. Both are great. Obviously the Colt is lighter for every day carry, but I'm a far old guy, so the added weight of the Ruger does not cause a problem. If you have the chance, check out a Ruger of a less costly option. The quality is there.

Grumpy

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Thanks for the advice on the Ruger!

 

[Mustang950]

welcome from t he CT shoreline

Thanks, I'm in Waterford.

 

[Sierra 49er]

Howdy from Tomball, Texas.

 

[boatdoc]

Thanks, I'm in Waterford.

Milford

 

[Elifdenizer]

Welcome to the forum

Kodi nox​

 

[ZombieSlug]

Welcome from CT

 

[HD1911]

Milford

watertown...

 

[mrbro]

Welcome from the woods of Middlesex County.

 

[GWarden]

Hello all, thanks for having me. I only have one 1911 now, a Para GI Expert. I like it well enough, it's reliable with Chip McCormick mags and like almost all my guns it is more accurate than I am (except my first gen Ruger Mini-30). I've had a few cheap 1911s since the mid 80s, dare I say Auto Ordinance, but never a Colt, Springfield, S&W or similar quality. I'm here to learn and I'm interested in getting a Commander size 1911, I think in 45 and I'm leaning toward the Colt Combat Commander. I've shot the Para in a few IDPA matches and back in the day I worked my way to SSP Master with a Glock 34. I did some 3-gun for 4-5 years before it died on the national level. I only shoot a few matches a year these days. I will likely carry the Commander when my clothing allows.
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My current 1911 in my new Galco Combat Master Holster.
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Welcome from Virginia. I have a RIA 1911 MS (Commander) It’s plain Jane with GI sites. I enjoy shooting it and is accurate. As long as I do my part. Since you’re looking to use yours for competition, I would look at up graded sites. Good luck 👍😎