My next 1911 (Commander vs. Officer)

echo6mike · Dec 10, 2018

Looking around for a few of these options just because, I see Springfield makes a "Commander slide on Officer frame" model too, the Compact. A couple of those are up on Gunbroker now, any experience/opinions on that idea?

One is a NIB Range Officer Compact, the other an older non-RO. Would need to research either one extensively, of course, but it's fun to read up on things...

v/r,

Racer Doug14 · Dec 10, 2018

echo6mike said:
Looking around for a few of these options just because, I see Springfield makes a "Commander slide on Officer frame" model too, the Compact. A couple of those are up on Gunbroker now, any experience/opinions on that idea?

One is a NIB Range Officer Compact, the other an older non-RO. Would need to research either one extensively, of course, but it's fun to read up on things...

v/r,

Dan at BBP usually can get Springfield, if not have one is stock.

echo6mike · Dec 10, 2018

Racer Doug14 said:
Dan at BBP usually can get Springfield, if not have one is stock.

BBP - Finksburg, right? That's not exactly a spur-of-the-moment trip for me, but if one or two of the firearms I'm looking for show up there, well...

There's always the traditional MDS Roadtrip option!

v/r

Racer Doug14 · Dec 11, 2018

echo6mike said:
BBP - Finksburg, right? That's not exactly a spur-of-the-moment trip for me, but if one or two of the firearms I'm looking for show up there, well...

There's always the traditional MDS Roadtrip option!

v/r

Yes. PM them. He'll get you a solid price.

echo6mike · Dec 24, 2018

Okay, there are several Sig C3s listed on Gunbroker now in the completed auctions, quite a few new and some used. The used models seem to sell for $600-$700 generally, all look like they were bought within the last 30 days. Looks like enough data to make a bid from, but what do MDS think? There also a few for sale, looks like there's usually a small number available.

Mele Kalikimaka!

yellowsled · Dec 25, 2018

Colt Combat Commander in the classifieds.

Racer Doug14 · Dec 25, 2018

echo6mike said:
Okay, there are several Sig C3s listed on Gunbroker now in the completed auctions, quite a few new and some used. The used models seem to sell for $600-$700 generally, all look like they were bought within the last 30 days. Looks like enough data to make a bid from, but what do MDS think? There also a few for sale, looks like there's usually a small number available.

Mele Kalikimaka!

Price is good, but having it in hand before dropping cash is nice. They are good looking pistols.

Mightydog · Dec 25, 2018

echo6mike said:
Okay, there are several Sig C3s listed on Gunbroker now in the completed auctions, quite a few new and some used. The used models seem to sell for $600-$700 generally, all look like they were bought within the last 30 days. Looks like enough data to make a bid from, but what do MDS think? There also a few for sale, looks like there's usually a small number available.

Mele Kalikimaka!

I own a Sig 1911 C3. Bought new cost around $1100. Love it! Never have had a problem. Quality handgun! If you can get one for $600 sounds good.

echo6mike · Jan 27, 2019

Got the Sig C3

So, to finish this little saga, I did end up buying that C3 on Gunbroker. Finally got it out to the range today, and like it a lot - I ran 100 rounds through it, 50 at 7 yards and 50 at 15 (pic below is the target with all 50 rounds at 15 yards).

The alloy frame was plenty of mass to soak up the recoil, this is a very pleasant gun to shoot, and it's definitely more accurate than I am. A very good start for a new-to-me pistol!

Czechnologist · Jan 27, 2019

I think Sig 1911s are very underrated. I gifted my TTT to my youngest son a few years ago and wouldn't mind picking-up another at some point.

Mightydog · Jan 28, 2019

Think you’ll be happy for a long time with that C3. If you did get it for $600 that was a steal for around half price. Perfect to shoot right out of the box.

echo6mike · Jan 28, 2019

Well, it's previously owned, but no wear I could see when I stripped it down for a pre-shoot cleaning. So yah, 600 bucks plus shipping and transfer, I think I have a winner here!

Racer Doug14 · Jan 28, 2019

I love my Sig 1911. I wish they made more Commander sized ones that don't get the bobbed grip.

Magnumite · Jan 28, 2019

echo6mike said:
Well, it's previously owned, but no wear I could see when I stripped it down for a pre-shoot cleaning. So yah, 600 bucks plus shipping and transfer, I think I have a winner here!

You did good on that purchase. Congrats!

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