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United States  Old 24th March 2006, 09:19
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I just wanted to share my joy. These are the only two 1911's I have now. The Colt is a Lightweight Commander, or I might have said that these were the last two I plan on having for a while. If I run across a steel-framed Commander, I'll probably try to trade my LW for it. It's probably because it has a steel frame and just feels better to me, but I actually prefer my AO to the Colt in every way except the 'looky here' factor. Thanks for your time and attention.

I bought the AO NIB recently and haven't had any problems, but I noticed the front sight was loose after I shot it last time. Dottie is sending me a replacement. I could have sent it in, but figured I could handle restaking it. I know many have had this problem with the 1911's from Colt on down, so I guess I shouldn't be too disappointed in it. Would some red Loctite on the tenon be a good idea, or unneccessary? Thanks
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Nice Commanders! Red Loctite's a good idea for tenon front sights. You can try it, but usually when an existing sight comes loose it's tough to snug it back up (not much available tenon material to hammer into the slot). Luckily the military-type fronts sights are easy to find & cheap.

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Nice pair of Commanders . . .
I like the Colt LW Combat Commander best of all the 1911's there have been. You have a really nice pair of weapons there... As far as the sight goes- I'd just have a gunsmith (or Colt) do the repair - Since you have a backup. :-)

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I read on the THR forum that Loctite 640 would hold it in. Shipping it back to AO would cost more than the Loctite. I found a local gunsmith who will do it for $40. I think I'll go that route. Thanks for the kind words.
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You may want to use JB weld on that site,but get it on right cuz it will not move after it sets up.Nice lookin guns,I am getting the bug to get another myself.
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JB Weld. I've got some of that. Thanks
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LOL @ John JB Weld
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All in fun, John, - but I'm not sure you appreciate how terribly funny this statement is!

Please PM me your shipping address so I can send you some JB Weld, RTV Silicone and a genuine P-38 can opener. :-)

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I can't appreciate the fun of it, since I am not American. I guess, this is something as widely known as Coca Cola?
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