p8riot

I posted my P229 for trade yesterday and quickly got an offer of a Series 70 Commander Lightweight. I already have a Combat Commander, but am not familiar with the Lightweight. I know that the frame is Aluminum alloy (is it the same alloy as the Defender?) and that the gun weighs less (more recoil, etc...), that is a given, but are there any particular defects I should be aware of, parts issues, etc....?

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Bud White

Check for frame cracks at the dust rail and the slide stop area..

While they might not ever effect the gun most dont i wouldn't wanna start that way ..

Also check for slide battering of the frame in the barrel bed which is a sign soemone ran to light of recoil spring for a lot of rounds..

Also make sure that there was not a hack job done on the feed ramp or barrel

Then of course do you normal checks of timing and make sure hammer doesn't follow etc etc


OD and Qk might be able to offer more

rocky

the only defect that comes to mind is you might end up buying more 1911's . seems its a disease as bad as BRD. Just look a Bud.

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Bud White

yes that can be a problem and your almost right rocky except i dont have any lightweights except a fullsize springer anymore all my commanders are steel.. but im gonna fix that

QKShooter

Ditto: Bud

The feed ramp - especially on an alloy frame. If the feed ramp is messed with then you'll have to get the entire ramp area machined out and have a ramped barrel fit.

p8riot

Thanks for the info. I'll be looking for them to chime in. If not I'll pm them.

Too late! I just checked my safe. I have 16 1911s (mostly 45s, a few 10mms, and a .38 Super). One more ain't gonna kill me. I think I said that the last time too.

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"You can get more with a kind word and a gun than you can with a kind word alone." - Al Capone

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p8riot

What defects specifically should I look for in the ramp; bad polishing, etc...?

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Bud White

yes bad polish or heavy polishing or something looks like someone went to work with a dremal i would prefer a untouched Ramp if it doesnt look like the factory did it (course that could be a good thing sometimes)

then i would pass course asking to be able to put some rounds downrange would be a must.

p8riot

Definitely gonna test fire it, probably at the NRA range in Fairfax. The guy lives about two hrs away from me. I'll see if I can get some clear closeups of the ramp and disassembled slide before I drive up there.

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"You can get more with a kind word and a gun than you can with a kind word alone." - Al Capone

The second amendment is the reset button of our Constitution.

Bud White

That would be a good ting to do save ya both gas money and time if it doesnt look good in the pics