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I've owned an early Series 80 Combat Commander and also an early
CBOB. Also had a brief flirtation with a Guardian in .38S two years
ago.
Both of the .45s had acceptable recoil for me in my 20' and 30's, but
The .38 Super had way too much muzzle blast and recoil for me.
I feel that having a bad back and needing a gun that's lighter than
a Commander.
That a Colt 2016 LW .45 Commander might be on order.
I did go the 9mm CMD 1911 route, but my wife has taken over this
beauty.

I'd rather stick with .45 ACP over 9mm and .38 Super if the
new Colt dual spring setup really reduces recoil?
As I only really like Commanders, the idea of a CCO sized gun
with a shorter butt might have an edge for CCW, but really has
little appeal to me.
I'm not an 1911 purist or expert..so Series 80 doesn't bother me one bit.
CBOB. Also had a brief flirtation with a Guardian in .38S two years
ago.
Both of the .45s had acceptable recoil for me in my 20' and 30's, but
The .38 Super had way too much muzzle blast and recoil for me.
I feel that having a bad back and needing a gun that's lighter than
a Commander.
That a Colt 2016 LW .45 Commander might be on order.
I did go the 9mm CMD 1911 route, but my wife has taken over this
beauty.

I'd rather stick with .45 ACP over 9mm and .38 Super if the
new Colt dual spring setup really reduces recoil?
As I only really like Commanders, the idea of a CCO sized gun
with a shorter butt might have an edge for CCW, but really has
little appeal to me.
I'm not an 1911 purist or expert..so Series 80 doesn't bother me one bit.