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44 Man
14th July 2006, 13:55
Well, this gun sure is a keeper! That's a test target with two different loads fired. This is the one I foolishly sold a while back but now own again. (Not to ever make that mistake again!) She has Trijicon's, a Bar-Sto barrel, STI short trigger, McCormick safety and tactical mag release, Pachmayr mainspring houseing and Pearce grip adapter. I want to get some slim grips for it and I've got a Wilson beavertail on the way. I still have yet to run a few hundred rounds through it with it hot and dirty to do Tuners reliability test, but I'm very pleased so far. 44 Man
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That bullet is a 230 gr flat nose gas check that Lloyd Small cast for me. I had to play with the O.A. length until I got it to feed reliability, but she sure shoots good over 4.6 gr of Titegroup. Looks like a good wood's walking load!

harleydog
14th July 2006, 14:21
Nice looking pistol. Dont let it get away again. Looks like you put the hurt on that target.

ColtCustom45
14th July 2006, 14:59
Very nice and congrats on your re-purchase. New grips will be a great addition.

Ted Smith
14th July 2006, 15:28
:geek: I couldn't see the picture of your Commander on this particular computer, I'll have to check it out later. But, that 230 grain flat nose is an excellent defensive round. I used to load Hornady's 230 FMJ truncated bullet over lots of Unique and it worked great and always fed. Good luck with it.

bslamb
14th July 2006, 20:36
Very nice Commander and excellent shooting too! Sounds like it will be with you for a long time and great to hear it found its way back home.

Bud White
14th July 2006, 20:58
Good looking pistol i picked up a combat commander today

Hunter
14th July 2006, 21:28
Very nice Colt. It looks like she works good too.

clughog
14th July 2006, 23:28
Very nice Commander. Seems like there's a lot of interest in them recently on the Forum...I've really enjoyed all the pictures, but they sure are making me want another one!

CWG
15th July 2006, 09:26
NICE target.

OD*
15th July 2006, 09:30
Nice Colt, nice shootin'!

Hersh
15th July 2006, 10:54
Nice Colt, nice shootin'!

Yessir ... you're definitely amongst Commander fans here ... nice Colt!

Rio Vista Slim
15th July 2006, 12:22
44 Man,
I'm sure that most of us wish that we could step into a "Time Machine" and undo some of our less-than-prudent deals, trades, or sales. I know that I do! Congratulations on the re-acquisition of your Commander.

44 Man
16th July 2006, 13:54
Yes, there were several trades I wish I could un-do. One was a nickled 4 3/4 Colt SAA in 44 special with a beautiful action. I traded that one because I wanted a hunting gun and being nickled I didn't want to carry it in the woods. Dumb!!! Thanks, this one will not be leaving. That target is at 20 yds, two handed over the porch rail, 6 oclock hold. This Colt makes me look good! 44 Man