The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Want to turn my 1911 commander into a 5" govt.

HiBC · March 17, 2009, 04:35 AM

I have forgotten all the reasons,but I know it is not as simple as it might seem to bob a full 1911 into a commander.There are other differences.I think they will still be trouble going in reverse.
Really,the most practical ,economical way to go is trade.A nice Colt Commander won't have any trouble finding a trade for a 5" 1911 .Both are desirable,and the 5" is more common.

March 17, 2009, 04:35 AM	#3
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,286	I have forgotten all the reasons,but I know it is not as simple as it might seem to bob a full 1911 into a commander.There are other differences.I think they will still be trouble going in reverse. Really,the most practical ,economical way to go is trade.A nice Colt Commander won't have any trouble finding a trade for a 5" 1911 .Both are desirable,and the 5" is more common.