Commander length 1911s. School me please

[Armor Snail]

So I have been really wanting a commander length 1911 lately. I know there are a lot of choices out there. What I really want is a Dan Wesson VBOB. At $1700 that is not happening for quite a while.

This in hard chrome has been calling me for a few weeks.
http://www.americanclassic1911.com/commander-model.html

Anyone know anything about them or have personal experience? I have found some favorable reviews.

What others should I maybe take a look at? I have shot a Para I liked. Not sure of the model though.

Who else makes an affordable ($700 or less) commander 1911? Must be chambered in .45ACP.
Don't want to hear squat about Kimber.

[lhowland.40]

Can't go wrong with a rock island. Last I saw they were around 420ish. Plenty of room left in your budget for ammo, holster, and any other goodies you may want.

[Armor Snail]

Can't seem to ever find them in commander length. Officers and Government are plentiful.
Do they come in a chrome, stainless or nickel finishes?

[lhowland.40]

Yeah your right even buds is sold out of them now. I saw them in stock not that long ago. I wouldn't be surprised if they become available again soon.

I know they have full sized in stainless, I've never seen a commander in stainless from rock island, so I couldn't say for sure.

Check Sarco in Easton, I know they deal with a lot of rock island's and usually have plenty in stock. I believe you can check their inventory online.

[nateebobo]

sti spartan from dawsons precision. excellent value.

[pitt45GAP]

Dan Wesson (CZ) makes a great gun.

The VBOB is the valor series and is a great pistol.

I found one in stainless for 1542 at budsgunshop.com

Other brands to consider in that range/quality would be Wilson, Les Baer, and STI.

[medsteele]

His budget is less than half of that.

[Armor Snail]

Just looked online at the Spartan IV. Nice gun but only in a parked finish.
1911s for me gotta be in a silver look.

Saw the Ranger II. Very nice. Out of my range though. Plus an extra $300 for hard chrome. At that price I'd just get the VBOB.


Does anyone have experience with the Metro Arms Classic Commander that I linked to in my OP?

[Neko456]

Citidel fully dressed and commander size for $499 maybe $599 SS. A lot of people like that pistol and its in 45acp. Its far off from a DWA 1911 but you will be shooting quicker then having to wait to raise $1700.

[Brian Ahearn]

Armor Snail stop buy the shop and take a look at the Umarex Regent RC350 compact 1911 that I picked up last month . Its Turkish made but I don't think there is anything out there compares with this one For the price. First its all 4.25 inches with all the modern 1911 features ambi safety ,beavertail, 3 dot novak style sights accessory rail, extremely tight fit, nice fit and finish,25 LPI checked front strap Hogue rubber grips, I mag 7 round - price $490.00- Here the pics -let me know if you want to shoot it.