New Combat Commander or older Combat Elite?

[hker71]

This place is addictive much like Colt 1911s. My question is, would you buy an older Combat Elite or a new Combat Commander if given the choice?? :butthead: I am trying to decide between the two. Thanks.

hker71

[cliff731]

Decide? Choice? Who are you kidding? :nono:

You must buy both... :D

[wichaka]

That is one nasty decision for someone to have to make........glad I'm not in your shoes! :D

Ok, now for the serious side of things.

I think you need to ask yourself what you'll be doing with it mostly.

Range, concealed carry or?

[John]

Well, it is a well-known fact that I am a Commander fan. I would go with the Commander for sure.

[daveohno]

Both is a good choice.....

[Rich-D]

Wichaka, makes a good point! A firearm is a tool and like any tool, the mission determines the best tool for the job. However, as an all encompassing tool, I agree with John on the Commander. But, Cliff731 also has a good idea, buy both!

Correct answer? All of the above! :D

Best of Luck!
Rich

[HorseArtillery]

......and you thought you were going to get some help on this forum.....so mistaken..... :rolleyes: :p :D


if one, the commander.

but, you could get revenge on these folks for making your choice hard by getting both: they would all be very jealous and let you know it :eb:

[gfavaron]

Commander, commander, commander, commander,commander.

[Wild Bill]

They are right, hker71.

Go with the Commander. :appld:


Bill

[paul45]

I like older Colts, so I would get the CE.

I figure one can get a new Commander easily enough, but old CEs don't jump out too often.

[cliff731]

Paul makes a superb point here... http://forum.m1911.org/images/icons/icon14.gif

If only one... then the CE!

[egumpher]

If you intend to carry I would choose the Commander

Here are a couple carry Colts.....Ltwt Commander / New Agent

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff327/ewgewgewg/IMG_4912.jpg

Rgds
Eric

[OD*]

This place is addictive much like Colt 1911s. My question is, would you buy an older Combat Elite or a new Combat Commander if given the choice?? :butthead: I am trying to decide between the two. Thanks.

hker71
I would go with the Combat Elite.

[Officer's Match]

My vote:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e131/sly250r/Colts/IMG_0009.jpg

[egumpher]

I do intend to buy a Combat Elite because they are great pistols......not for carry though....Luv the new Colt grips....Luv the Elite but not for carry.....too big and heavy for a 7-yard defensive weapon.
Rgds
Eric

[OD*]

My vote:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e131/sly250r/Colts/IMG_0009.jpg
Very nice, that would make a dandy carry piece. :appld:

[Officer's Match]

Very nice, that would make a dandy carry piece. :appld:

Would be, but I carry this much more often:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e131/sly250r/Colts/IMG_0005.jpg

[OD*]

That'll do. :appld:

[egumpher]

Very nice pistols gentlemen.........I am very envious....they sure look shinny though.....aren’t you afraid you'll scratch them? #;-)

[Officer's Match]

Very nice pistols gentlemen.........I am very envious....they sure look shinny though.....aren’t you afraid you'll scratch them? #;-)

Busted. :o

Yeah I don't carry either all that much - the DE mostly for woods carry. My more "civilian" duties typically go to muts like my Compact CDP Kimber, something easily replaceable.

[BluegrazzGuy]

The original Combat Elite was the first 1911 I ever owned so I have a sentimental spot in my heart for it. I never carried it much, though. I'm short and the extra 3/4 inch in the barrel length does make a difference to me. Mine is one of the early models which came in a cardboard box. Here's my Combat Elite after 20+ years. First, with it's original grips:

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x223/KyJim_photos/Colt_Combat_Elite_01.jpg

Now, with some wood on it:

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x223/KyJim_photos/Colt_Combat_Elite_03.jpg

I'm probably going to get the new CE after Christmas. I don't know how much I'll carry it but I really like the looks of it too!

[BGY]

From what I've seen of the latest Colt products, definitely go with the new Commander. I have an early Combat Elite (In fact I'm staring at it as I type this) and am reminded of all the $$$ I spent in gunsmithing services just to have it function properly.

[cavaryjake]

Commander!!

[BGY]

Bluegrazzguy,

It's funny how I never considered putting some wood on my Elite...just never crossed my mind. I have to say that it does add character to your gun. Now I'll need to check out some options and attempt to rekindle some passion for mine. I was thinking thatsome of the Micarta offerings would go well. Hmmm.

[BigTex]

I'm thinkin' a little Commandage is in order here. :)

[egumpher]

I'm thinkin' a little Lightweight Commandage is in order

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff327/ewgewgewg/IMG_5111-1.jpg

Rgds
Eric

[Oldjarhead]

All I can tell you is that the all stainless 1991A1 Commander I bought this past July had been flawless. I have shot but about 500-600 rounds of all types of factory ammo. No FTF or FTRB yet. Accurate too. Paid $809, brand new. Good price for a good defender. Colt lately has been making top quality 1911s.

[sam colts prodigy]

series 80 ce [enhanced if you have an option] . mine is outstanding for accurate as well as reliable. i am 6' 1'' and have long fingers and arms , the extra 3/4 inch is a comfortable addition for me. if you chose the comander ill still be jelous though!
on second thought id buy both just to make sure you dont get buyers remorse........ heh heh!

[GURR]

Just got it yesterday :appld:

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo113/GURR_BUCKET/DSC03526-1.jpg

[cwo4uscgret]

I will have one of each please -

http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/albums/EBR/colts.sized.jpg

Series 80 Mk IV Combat Elite Enhanced
1971 Combat Commander Lightweight .38 Super
Series 90 New Agent

Not pictured is my 1970 dated Combat Commander .45