1911 Commander type 9mm?

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I was looking at a few of these, I like the slightly smaller frame and style... thoughts were leaning toward the Colt Commander which I see can be had for about a grand on sale, seems like the reviews are mostly good but some complaints about so-so tolerances? For that price that seems a little disappointing. I also notices the sam commander in 9mm aw well, $600... not a lot of reviews on that one though.

Thoughts on these two pistols or other 9mm commander 1911 style pistols?

Cheers.
 
I asked before if Norinco sold a 9mm Commander. Nope. They have a full length 1911 in 9mm, but not a Commander. That said, it is year 1911 technology made in the 21st Century, and there are many fine shorter barrel 9mms that have been designed since before WW1. The newest Glock 19 (5th gen) is the result of constant improvement in modern 9mm handgun design.
 
There used to be a time when 9mm 1911s were notoriously unreliable. You were lucky to get through a full magazine without a failure; but these days, magazine design is miles ahead of where it was 20 years ago and most makers seem to have figured out how to properly ramp a 9mm 1911 barrel. I actually took my black badge course with a commander length 9mm 1911 - an STI Ranger II and didn't have a single problem over the entire 2 days of steady shooting.

So, I will say that I think a 9mm 1911 in any length is a great purchase these days. With a 10 round magazine (such as a Trip Research Cobramag) you don't get that unsatisfied feeling you get from only being able to load a 17 round double stack 9mm mag to 10 rounds… with the 1911 you get 10 rounds and no wasted space!

As far as recommendations go, I would suggest looking around for a used mid-level gun like an STI Ranger II or even one of the S&W 1911 commanders – both of which I found to be as reliable as any non-1911 9mm pistol.

You can certainly find brand new 9mm commanders well into the sub-thousand dollar range, but they will lack some features like undercut trigger guards and checkered/textured front straps, and will usually have sights that you will end up wanting to replace. SO I think you get the best bang for your buck going used… but that is just my 2 cents worth.
 
I believe the Colt Commander was specifically built for the 9mm. I’ve shot one of the original ones from the 80s(?). Easily one of the best feeling and soft shooting 9mms I’ve ever shot. Felt like shooting a .22. Accurate and follow up shots were easy.

I’m not a 1911 guy but that was one sweet gun!

And I agree with the comment about buying used. Keep your eye on the EE and pounce on a good deal if you see one. A Colt from the 80-90s can’t be wrong!
 
I've owned both the SAM and the upgraded Seraphim Armoury 9mm commanders, (they're made in the same factory in the Philippines but imported and branded differently) and can't say enough good about them. Hand fitted and quality far beyond the price point, even since our dollar tanked. There's a SAM on the EE right now too.
 
No complaints with SAM 1911's here...have a 9,40,&45, all shoot and function great. The 9mm commander is probably my favorite.
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I also love the 1911 platform. It feels great. It shoots great. I've owned a few different ones. 2 of them being 9mm. I did my black badge and some IPSC with an NP29 and currently own a Springfield RO 9mm. I wanted the ramped barrel but I have to say my NP29 was equally reliable. I did stick to round nose bullets which non-ramped barrels prefer.
 
caramel said:
All my needs for a 9mm on a 1911 platform are so well covered with my pair of Super B... JP.
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Maybe "1911-like" or "1911 inspired" but hardly a 1911. (and not commander sized if I am correct)

Model B-Super

Made from 1946 to the end of classic-model production in 1983, model Bs with Super upgrades were produced. The major change is the replacement of the swinging link with a Sig 210 (or modern Star) style closed cam path integral to the barrel. Related to this, a full-length guide rod with captive spring, and a quick takedown lever were added as well. All of these models have a magazine safety, but one slightly different from the later S variants, and the extractor is modified to double as a loaded-chamber indicator. Additionally, the sights are improved in shape to make them easier to see, and minor changes were made to the trigger system.
 
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