Nah, shoots great, if you need more than that you need to work on your grip.Needs more beavertail.
Series 70 (1973) Satin Combat Commander.
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I agree with sarge912 here on the beavertail question.
If the hammer bites you then change it, but for most shooters hammer bite isn't a question with the commander style hammer.
It's also a personal choice. If something irritates your hand while shooting change it out, make it more comfortable. The 1911 is very modular in that regard.
In general I think the extended beavertail thing is played out. They can get so large they make cocking or de-cocking hard and clumsy and add unneeded bulk to an otherwise sleek gun.
tipoc
If the hammer bites you then change it, but for most shooters hammer bite isn't a question with the commander style hammer.
It's also a personal choice. If something irritates your hand while shooting change it out, make it more comfortable. The 1911 is very modular in that regard.
In general I think the extended beavertail thing is played out. They can get so large they make cocking or de-cocking hard and clumsy and add unneeded bulk to an otherwise sleek gun.
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silvermane_1
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I accidentally posted the wrong emoticon, it was supposed to be this one:Nah, shoots great, if you need more than that you need to work on your grip.
, and it was a reference to the Chistopher Walken Blue Oyster Cult SNL skit: "needs more cowbell".silvermane_1
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Well tipdoc as per my sigling, my SR1911 CMD has a large beavertail, i see it as personal preference, those whom like small or no beavertail on their 1911/s, i don't put them down for it like a Fanboy or gun snob, but then again i don't like 1911 "purists" types doing the reverse. And my "needs more beavertail/cowbell" comment was meant in a lighthearted/in jest way.
silvermane_1
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I pretty much figure that tipdoc, but a lot of folks tend to get "bent out of shape" these days over their favorite gun/s and calibers.
bamaranger
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I had one
I owned one for a number of years in the early '80's, at the time my only auto pistol, but could never get it to run reliably. Went thru a variety of mags and ammo combo's, but just when I thought I had something, it would burp. Very frustrating.
That said, I found the Commander a nice combination of weight, size and power and highly packable. When my agency went to SIG's, I felt I didn't need a second auto pistol in my life, even as a hobby gun, and sold it.
I owned one for a number of years in the early '80's, at the time my only auto pistol, but could never get it to run reliably. Went thru a variety of mags and ammo combo's, but just when I thought I had something, it would burp. Very frustrating.
That said, I found the Commander a nice combination of weight, size and power and highly packable. When my agency went to SIG's, I felt I didn't need a second auto pistol in my life, even as a hobby gun, and sold it.