Been bit by 1911 bug - Want Bobbed Commander for CCW - Page 2

QKShooter · March 1st, 2008, 02:00 PM

Jess at On Target. His work is flawless.

Eirerogue · March 1st, 2008, 02:16 PM

+1 on the Ed Brown Kobra Carry. I love mine!!!

DHart · March 3rd, 2008, 03:46 AM

I love my bobtail Commanders... Brown Class A, Colt 1991 (Ned), and my latest, a Colt Lightweight XSE Commander (by EGW - no photos of this yet.)

My #1 1911 choice for a CCW. Awesome feel, 9 rnds w/full cap mags, great concealability, 4.25" bbl for keeping velocity up (important with .45acp). I love'em!

richardoldfield · March 3rd, 2008, 05:03 AM

I have been completely happy with my Dan Wesson CBOB. Regards, Richard

skippythenurse · March 3rd, 2008, 05:29 AM

Watch it now. It usually starts with one but ends with many.

1911 guy · March 3rd, 2008, 10:35 AM

He built my current CCW, 5" Springfield. All Ed Brown and Wilson Combat internals, SA OEM barrel and EGW bushing. Sights are a Yost rear and Kings front. He checkered the frontstrap for me and stripped and blued it. Very nice work. Good prices and an eight month turn around. For a full build, that's pretty good time. I supplied the pistol (G.I.) and parts, he charged about $800 for all the work.

Any particular reason you're sold on a Commander?

prawls · March 3rd, 2008, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1911 guy

Any particular reason you're sold on a Commander?

Already have a 3" and a 5" barrel 1911. Like the shorter barrels for CCW, even though its only 3/4".

imthduke · March 3rd, 2008, 10:49 AM

I like it, I love it, I want some more of it....

FireMedic2506 · March 4th, 2008, 04:58 PM

does anyone know if this can be done on an alum. frame Kimber Pro Carry II, I am considering this gun due to the lightweight of it and being an EDC my current Springer Loaded Gov. is a tad on the heavy side

DHart · March 4th, 2008, 08:25 PM

It can be done to aluminum. At the same time you have that done, you should consider having a steel feed ramp installed (EGW does this verrry well!) if you want the ultimate in feed ramp durability with an aluminum frame. I sent my aluminum framed Colt Lightweight XSE Commander to EGW for bobtail, night sights, dehorning, EGW bushing & plug, EGW steel feedramp insert, and refinishing the aluminum frame in warm satin nickel. Came out incredible.

You will want to refinish the aluminum frame after the bobtail cut... hard chrome would probably be the best bet and this will put a semi-durable surface in the feed ramp should you choose not to have a steel ramp inserted. Other good choices are nickel, re-anodizing (although you run the risk of melting the frame when re-anodizing), NP3.

March 1st, 2008, 02:00 PM	#11
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 20,000	Jess at On Target. His work is flawless. __________________

March 3rd, 2008, 03:46 AM	#13
DHart Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 111	I love my bobtail Commanders... Brown Class A, Colt 1991 (Ned), and my latest, a Colt Lightweight XSE Commander (by EGW - no photos of this yet.) My #1 1911 choice for a CCW. Awesome feel, 9 rnds w/full cap mags, great concealability, 4.25" bbl for keeping velocity up (important with .45acp). I love'em! __________________ Located in the great Pacific Northwest. "Be kind... everyone you encounter is fighting battles you have no awareness of." ~Plato~

March 3rd, 2008, 10:35 AM	#16
1911 guy Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Warren, Ohio Posts: 56	Jess at OnTarget Custom Gunworks. He built my current CCW, 5" Springfield. All Ed Brown and Wilson Combat internals, SA OEM barrel and EGW bushing. Sights are a Yost rear and Kings front. He checkered the frontstrap for me and stripped and blued it. Very nice work. Good prices and an eight month turn around. For a full build, that's pretty good time. I supplied the pistol (G.I.) and parts, he charged about $800 for all the work. Any particular reason you're sold on a Commander?

March 3rd, 2008, 10:49 AM	#18
imthduke Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 225	I like it, I love it, I want some more of it.... __________________ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits." http://www.treasureislandbedandbreakfast.com Ed Brown Kobra Carry/HK P7M8/HK PSP/HK P2000SK/Sig P239SAS/Colt Defender/Colt Mustang Pocketlite/Colt Python/Colt Viper/Rohrbaugh R9/Kimber Covert Ultra II/S&W386/Walter PPK

March 4th, 2008, 04:58 PM	#19
FireMedic2506 New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 9	does anyone know if this can be done on an alum. frame Kimber Pro Carry II, I am considering this gun due to the lightweight of it and being an EDC my current Springer Loaded Gov. is a tad on the heavy side __________________ http://www.concealedcampus.org/ Best wishes to ALL and your families KEEP 'EM SAFE

March 1st, 2008, 02:16 PM	#12
Eirerogue Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 112	+1 on the Ed Brown Kobra Carry. I love mine!!!

March 3rd, 2008, 05:03 AM	#14
richardoldfield Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 359	I have been completely happy with my Dan Wesson CBOB. Regards, Richard

March 3rd, 2008, 05:29 AM	#15
skippythenurse Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston, TEXAS!! Posts: 345	Watch it now. It usually starts with one but ends with many.

March 4th, 2008, 08:25 PM	#20
DHart Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 111	It can be done to aluminum. At the same time you have that done, you should consider having a steel feed ramp installed (EGW does this verrry well!) if you want the ultimate in feed ramp durability with an aluminum frame. I sent my aluminum framed Colt Lightweight XSE Commander to EGW for bobtail, night sights, dehorning, EGW bushing & plug, EGW steel feedramp insert, and refinishing the aluminum frame in warm satin nickel. Came out incredible. You will want to refinish the aluminum frame after the bobtail cut... hard chrome would probably be the best bet and this will put a semi-durable surface in the feed ramp should you choose not to have a steel ramp inserted. Other good choices are nickel, re-anodizing (although you run the risk of melting the frame when re-anodizing), NP3. __________________ Located in the great Pacific Northwest. "Be kind... everyone you encounter is fighting battles you have no awareness of." ~Plato~

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