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WBB
18th February 2006, 13:01
One of the local gun shops has a NIB Colt XSE Combat Commander, stainless steel, novak type sights, front cocking serrations, ambi safety, full length guide rod, VERY NICE for 839.00$ Is this a fair price or do I need to keep looking!
Hersh
18th February 2006, 13:21
Recently I saw a LW XSE Commander that the dealer said "he'd take $700.00 for" which I thought was surprisingly low. My guess is that's not a bad price for an XSE.

Hersh
WBB
18th February 2006, 17:01
Hersh, got your PM, I will check BullsEye out next time I get up there, thanks. I went back and did some trading, had a Marlin Guide Gun 45-70 with Leupold scope that has been sitting in my safe a couple of years, bought new and never hunted with it. Made a deal and brought the Colt home, I LIKE it, will post a pic soon.
Hersh
18th February 2006, 17:26
Good deal ! I'd like to have an XSE myself.
WBB
18th February 2006, 18:36
Made a pic, now I need time to shoot it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/WBB1911/Commanders005.jpg
Hersh
18th February 2006, 21:56
'Looks great ... you did well ! You might need to wait for the thaw before going to the range. My club IDPA shoot was cancelled today.
John
19th February 2006, 04:31
Drool-shields Up!! Nice pistol, I am green with envy.
WBB
19th February 2006, 09:45
I am usually at the range at daylight on Sunday mornings, today the temp is 24 with a 14 wind chill so I think I will wait awhile.
Hey John, what is the temp in Greece today? I know you can have only two handguns over there, what brands do you have?
John
19th February 2006, 11:44
Oh well today is kind of chilly, right now temperature is about 15 Celsius, which is about 59 F (5:45 pm). It was much warmer yesterday and sunny, today it's cloudy.

As for my toys, a Colt and a Springfield.
1911_lover
19th February 2006, 12:49
Drool-shields Up!! Nice pistol, I am green with envy.
Me too!!! :scared: You made the right choice....enjoy it.
bullet8542
23rd February 2006, 23:03
Very Nice XSE you will love it!

I love mine so much I am looking for another.
swampertwo
24th February 2006, 01:07
I have this XSE Lightweight Commander:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d106/swampertwo/b1f64f8e.jpg
It's sitting in the back/'bottom of the gunsafe waiting for my turn so Stan Chen of Legacy Custom Can work his magic on it--I'm still about 2 years out.
1911_lover
24th February 2006, 01:51
I have this XSE Lightweight Commander:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d106/swampertwo/b1f64f8e.jpg
It's sitting in the back/'bottom of the gunsafe waiting for my turn so Stan Chen of Legacy Custom Can work his magic on it--I'm still about 2 years out.

It looks perfect to me. I wouldn't change it a bit. What else does it need?
WBB
28th February 2006, 19:18
It needs another one to keep it company in the safe.
Mystro
28th February 2006, 19:38
Howdy WBB,

Nice gun! And, I think, a good deal!
Today I saw and XSE at the local gun shop for $999.00!

The prices, she no go down!

Regards,
Mystro

Edit - can't spell!
dakota1911
28th February 2006, 20:17
I have been thinking seriously about getting a Colt Commander. I currently have other 1911 style pistols in that size, such as a S&W 1911SC, but currently no Colts. Anyway, since I have been looking I have seen prices between $680 cash only for "lightly used" ones at a gun show to $889 NIB from an old, respected gun store in my area.

If I get one I will probably go with the gun store because I know were they will probably be in a few months or a year. Also they let you put one quarter down and pay the rest off over 90 days, which works good for me esp. since I can use plastic if I get impatient.
whitey019
7th July 2006, 23:21
I have this XSE Lightweight Commander:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d106/swampertwo/b1f64f8e.jpg
It's sitting in the back/'bottom of the gunsafe waiting for my turn so Stan Chen of Legacy Custom Can work his magic on it--I'm still about 2 years out.

swampertwo, That is a much more rare XS model as oppose to the current XSE line and I'd leave that one original. They were only made for a short time (1-1.5 YEARS) during 1999-2000. You can tell because it has a different rear sight and a Caspian like grip safety.
1911 Shooter
7th July 2006, 23:39
Sharp eye there Whitey019, the safety is also different than on the new ones. I know, I have one. I'm with you on this one, keep her original.

Sweet!
whitey019
7th July 2006, 23:57
I missed the safety, but it doesn't look right, but then they mix-matched at times during that period.
clughog
8th July 2006, 01:13
One of the local gun shops has a NIB Colt XSE Combat Commander, stainless steel, novak type sights, front cocking serrations, ambi safety, full length guide rod, VERY NICE for 839.00$ Is this a fair price or do I need to keep looking!Not a bad price, I would think. I've been looking at the XSE Combat Commander in .38 Super and my dealer says he can get it for me at $795 +tax. I'm thinking seriously about it. I saw some in .45 at the last gun show for $800 and will look again at the show tomorrow. I really like the Commander size.
littledoc
9th July 2006, 00:40
swampertwo, That is a much more rare XS model as oppose to the current XSE line and I'd leave that one original. They were only made for a short time (1-1.5 YEARS) during 1999-2000. You can tell because it has a different rear sight and a Caspian like grip safety.

Good eye and good advice. I retired mine after I posted pictures on here and was reminded about the rarity of them.

Gee, I guess I'll have to buy another Colt. And another.....

You guys are a bad influence. ;)
swampertwo
19th July 2006, 02:04
Good eye and good advice. I retired mine after I posted pictures on here and was reminded about the rarity of them.

Gee, I guess I'll have to buy another Colt. And another.....

You guys are a bad influence. ;)

:butthead: Guess I'll just have to make do with the Enhanced stainless Combat Commander and the blue Enhanced Lightweight Commander in the gunsafe--but maybe I can find another Colt I "NEED" :D