9mm Combat Commander Project: Before/After Pics

[doc540]

9mm Combat Commander

I'll shoot it for the first time this Saturday.

 

[Xfuzz]

Very nice...I've been shopping for a Colt in 9mm.
Keep us updated.
BTW..who did the work ?

 

[HAWKEYE10]

That first reminds me of an old dog I had "Ruff" The second picture looks real good. Thats some nice work. Don

 

[Iggy]

Very nice.
Tremendous improvement.

 

[doc540]

Thanks.

I blasted the parts, Black T did the finish, Gary Dean assembled and tuned it.

It's been a fun project, but my real goal is shooting it a lot.

 

[Cocked & Locked]

You certainly know how to make tired looking Colts dress up mighty fine!

 

[doc540]

You certainly know how to make tired looking Colts dress up mighty fine!

Thanks

I guess it's just me, but I like old cars and old guns. And I enjoy making them run good again.

I could've bought a new 9mm 1911, but having a project and enjoying the results gives me a lot more satisfaction.

This gun's 33 years old with a new lease on life.

Maybe I'm just projecting how I wish I ran.

 

[m657]

[lust mode ON] damn your eyes {did I say that outloud?}....er....I mean ....nice...very nice....

 

[bubbajoe45]

My but those are large diamonds on the grips. Haven't seen those before - where'd ya get 'em?

I think you should start on a .38 Super now and keep working your way up! Nice pistola.

 

[Raider]

Thats a very nice rebuild/restoration. The 9mm in a 1911 style is loads of fun to shoot and maybe a little cheaper than 45acp. Good job.

Charlie

 

[novalty]

That is an amazing transformation. Looks tremendous! Have to let us know how she shoots.

 

[JcMack]

Very pretty restoration. You like long triggers?

 

[The Big D]

Wow! Beautiful work, indeed.

Be safe.

 

[doc540]

Thanks!

This better shows the Ed Brown hammer and safety.

Headed to the range this morning to shoot it for the first time.

 

[Dan Cash]

Would you want to part with your factory thumb safety?

 

[doc540]

I think I'll keep all the original parts at least for a while.

And the hammer bite is fixed - Ed Brown beavertail installed

 

[Gary]

I like it. I have a Combat Commander in .45 acp that would be hard for me to get rid of. I understand how you feel about projects. I enjoy them and don't really care that I usually end up with more in the gun that I can sell it for. A good project can keep me occupied for weeks.

 

[Pete99004]

Hey - that's two thumbs up from me!! But I think you need a little more practice...I just happen to have a couple that need work.........

 

[shooboy]

Hey Doc, Absolutely beautiful work on an incredible looking gun ! Almost too nice to shoot but I bet you are gonna love putting some bullets down range. Thanks for sharing your fine photos with us, GREEN WITH ENVY, Shoo

 

[DustyJacket]

very nice job, indeed.