It did in the 60's- 70's. They are rare birds, but they exist.

Also, Wilson is making one right now...but $3800

 

We are a Wilson dealer and I am thankful the rep has never had one of these along..

https://www.wilsoncombat.com/super-sentinel/

 

That is purrr-tee!

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Thanks, might be able to find a barrel then!

Wilson is out of my price range. I just can’t justify that much for a 1911

 

^^^ I can't either, but a boy can dream...

 

Mine is a Dan Wesson, 4.25 with a bobtail. They still make ‘em. I love it. $1400-1500 should cut the nut. I haven’t had a second of buyers remorse since I bought it a couple of years ago.

 

Did the LW Commander ever come in 38 Super?

They did until quite recently. You can find them on the used market. TALO had a nice one not long ago, https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsupers...s2.cfm/ID/121256/o4540t/colt-1911-lightweight-commander-38-super-talo-exclusive Bud's had some XSE's awhile back. https://www.budsgunshop.com/product...ct_info.php/products_id/719010190/used+Colt+XSE+Commander+Lightweight+.38+Super

If not can you get a drop in barrel in 38 Super?

Drop it into what, a .45 ACP?
No, you'd need; a slide, barrel, recoil spring, firing pin, firing pin stop, ejector, extractor, slide stop, and magazine.
Converting a 9mm would be easier; barrel, recoil spring, magazine.

 

Drop it into what, a .45 ACP?
No, you'd need; a slide, barrel, recoil spring, firing pin, firing pin stop, ejector, extractor, slide stop, and magazine.
Converting a 9mm would be easier; barrel, recoil spring, magazine.

I was wondering what it would take to convert a .45 to 38 Super, didn't know what parts would be required. Sounds doable if you start with a 9mm though.

Thanks.

 

38 Super Commanders exist, BUT they're very scarce these days.
I have a Lightweight Commander, Recently acquired from the Store.........The serial number dates back to 1952........With the older Commanders, pre 70 series, and 70 series.... You could changed the barrel to 9MM without any fitting involved a use a 9MM magazine.... NO fitting required...

With that being said......I also have another Commander....... 70 Series Lightweight Commander that I purchased in 1981 at a gunshop that I worked at back then.....Cost me 199.00 for it.. (Used gun) It was a Lightweight Commander in 38 super, along with a 9MM barrel and mag that the previous Owner bought. He traded it, and I scooped it... works fine

 

You might be surprised Bob by the number of recently made Series 80 Colt LW Commanders in Super .38 (used) for sale.

 

You can still get a Dan Wesson Guardian in 38 Super on Gunbroker. It's bobtailed of course, but still the lightweight commander configuration.

 

Thanks to all for the info and the links. I'd like a LW Commander and was curious if they ever came in 38 Super, now I know. :image035:

 

You're very Welcome! .......... NEVER wanted to Hijack your Thread......Just wanted to help give you some good info..........As Dan mentioned above...... A LW Commander in 9MM might be the better choice at the moment... Then, be on the Hunt for a 38 Super Barrel.... Same breech face, ejector, bushing etc.... Full size 38 super mags fit the same as the 9MM mags.. Easy Peezy stuff.....

 

You're welcome, CWO. :hand10:

Yes sir, starting with a Commander chambered in 9mm would certainly be more economical.

 

Sounds like it. Another question, who makes barrels for a project like this? Just checked EFK and they have a Commander length .45 barrel but nothing else listed.

ETA: Are Jarvis good? They have 38 Super in Commander length.

 

Not sure the 38 Super gets you much more than some of the hotter 9mm loads, and 9mm is a lot easier and cheaper to find.

 

True...................... but *********!

Speaking of, he should be all over this thread like a hen on a June bug!

 

Interesting, thanks. One comment caught my ear about using a ramped barrel for 38 Super. Going to be doing a lot more research!

 

I'm gonna dig the Colt 38 Super out, and take a few few pics of the Barrel and frame, and inside the frame so you can see it... Paras, Wlisons and a few others have a cut in the frame for Barrel ramps....