Colt Colt Series 80 (Enhanced?) LWT Commander Questions

[Ted Smith]

Hi,

I was hoping somebody could help me figure out my latest Colt. It is a Series 80 Mark IV Lightweight Commander. That much I can read off the slide, but it has some "extras" that I'd like to know about. And, whether they are Colt added or after-market.

The slide is a flat-top with night sights. There is a full length recoil spring guide, ambidextrous thumb safety, beavertail, steel 30 LPI MSH, lowered ejection port with scallop. The slide serrations are at an angle. The serial number is FL0452XE.

I'd appreciate any information or help you can offer.

Thanks, Ted

[Hersh]

'Sounds like the XSE series Commander. They do in fact have some of the upgrades you mentioned. As for the full length guide rod and night sights, I'm not sure if they're stock but they could be.

Check and compare here http://www.coltsmfg.com/cmci/XSE.asp