Post by "DoubleAction" on Sept 17, 2004 22:42:16 GMT -5
The Steel Frame Commanders, referred to as the Combat Commanders, began being offered in the electroless satin nickel finish during the early eighties with the Series 70. This provided much better wear protection, as well as rust resistance to the pistol. While the popular use of stainless was still in the trial process by AMT with their Hard Baller 1911, Colt was developing the stainless Python. Many purist still preferred the Carbon Steel guns, as many still do today. As stainless became a proven source for building the semi-autos, pistols like the Electroless Stain Nickel Series 70 Combat Commander, became a cost cutting part of history.
This particular pistol has been with me for over two decades, with some upgrades, while preserving the original frame, slide, and barrel. Some of the things done to enhance it's purpose is a 3 1/2 lb. crisp Trigger Action, Throated Barrel Chamber, Cut and Polished Feed Ramp, King's Fitted Target Bushing, King's Thumb Safety, Wilson's Slide Stop, EGW Firing Pin Stop, King's Hardball Sights, Full Length Guide Rod with Reversed Plug, Wolff Springs, and Wilson's Drop In Grip Safety to preserve the original condition of the frame.
This particular pistol has been with me for over two decades, with some upgrades, while preserving the original frame, slide, and barrel. Some of the things done to enhance it's purpose is a 3 1/2 lb. crisp Trigger Action, Throated Barrel Chamber, Cut and Polished Feed Ramp, King's Fitted Target Bushing, King's Thumb Safety, Wilson's Slide Stop, EGW Firing Pin Stop, King's Hardball Sights, Full Length Guide Rod with Reversed Plug, Wolff Springs, and Wilson's Drop In Grip Safety to preserve the original condition of the frame.
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