Alloy frame commander in 9mm?

popeyespappy · February 11, 2013, 09:01 PM

Anybody make one other than Kimber?

Nasty · February 11, 2013, 09:19 PM

Star used to make a model B called the Starlite.

Not sure if they still offer something like it or not.

carguychris · February 11, 2013, 10:16 PM

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Star used to make a model B called the Starlite... Not sure if they still offer something like it or not.

Considering that Star went out of business permanently in 1997, they're not offering much of anything anymore.

Compact 9mm Stars are interesting pistols but they aren't Commanders in the strict and technical sense. There are a number of design differences, notably a pivoting rather than sliding trigger, no grip safety, and an external extractor. Furthermore, although they look superficially identical in most photos, B-series 9mm pistols are scaled down slightly from a M1911.

BTW the Star model you're discussing is the BKS, which was sold with and without the "Starlite" monikor. The BKM is basically the same pistol but without a mag disconnect. The BM is a BKM with a steel frame.

GLI45 · February 11, 2013, 11:25 PM

STI offers a couple of their hi-capacity models close to the size you're looking for. The 4.2" Tactical and the 4" VIP are both offered in 9 mm with an aluminum alloy frame as a no charge option. (I have the Tactical in .40 cal with the aluminum frame.) In single stack I think the only 1911 with an alloy frame is the Escort and its closer to an Officer size with a 3.2" barrel.

michael t · February 11, 2013, 11:32 PM

Colt does I have 2 Commanders 1 in 9mm and 1 in 45 The Defender is also alloy as is the New Agent if you want smaller

Madcap_Magician · February 12, 2013, 10:51 AM

Dan Wesson in the $1500 range. Better quality than any of the other factory guns. Although Fusion will build you a custom for about that, too, though I hear spotty things about them sometimes.

Andrewh · February 12, 2013, 02:27 PM

colt doesn't offer a commander in 9mm.
the 2 mentioned above are officer models.

DW is the only other game really but theirs are bob tailed if that matters.

you can step up to wilson or nighthawk but then you are shelling out 2.5k. vs that 1400 the dw is.
which is a step up from the kimber at 1100 I think.

Venom1956 · February 12, 2013, 02:29 PM

1100 Kimber =

1500 DW =

Caz83 · February 12, 2013, 02:46 PM

I own a DW Guardian and LOVE it.

gunluver · February 12, 2013, 04:37 PM

I also own a DW Guardian and love it. Everything you want in a 9mm alloy commander and nothing you don't.

1hogfan83 · February 12, 2013, 08:08 PM

aaaaahhhhh mmmmmm Dan Wesson Guardian 9mm. We'll be together soon.

claydoctor · February 12, 2013, 09:05 PM

DW Guardian is the way to go if you can find one.

February 11, 2013, 09:01 PM	#1
popeyespappy Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2008 Posts: 337	Alloy frame commander in 9mm? Anybody make one other than Kimber?

February 11, 2013, 09:19 PM	#2
Nasty Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2008 Posts: 323	Star used to make a model B called the Starlite. Not sure if they still offer something like it or not. __________________ Above is based on the opinion of a 20 year Small Arms Marksmanship and Training Unit USAF instructor with more than 30 years in competitive shooting sports. Your mileage may vary.

February 11, 2013, 11:25 PM	#4
GLI45 Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2009 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 143	STI offers a couple of their hi-capacity models close to the size you're looking for. The 4.2" Tactical and the 4" VIP are both offered in 9 mm with an aluminum alloy frame as a no charge option. (I have the Tactical in .40 cal with the aluminum frame.) In single stack I think the only 1911 with an alloy frame is the Escort and its closer to an Officer size with a 3.2" barrel. __________________ STI-Eagle(2)/Trojan(2)/Edge/Guardian/VIP/Rogue/Ranger III/Sentinel/Tactical 4.0/Escort; Remington Rand-1911A1; Ruger Redhawk/Blackhawk; Sig P238

February 11, 2013, 11:32 PM	#5
michael t Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2004 Location: Out back Ky Posts: 4,044	Colt does I have 2 Commanders 1 in 9mm and 1 in 45 The Defender is also alloy as is the New Agent if you want smaller __________________ Certified Armed Infidel Colt Defender ,Colt Mustang ,Dan Wesson CBOB, PPK/S, American Classic 1911,Bersa Thunder 380 http://bersachat.comHome of Bersa http://www.metroarms1911forum.com

February 12, 2013, 02:29 PM	#8
Venom1956 Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2008 Location: WI Posts: 3,656	1100 Kimber = 1500 DW = __________________ E-Shock rounds are engineered to expend maximum energy into soft targets, turning the density mass into an expanding rotational cone of NyTrilium matrix particles, causing neurological collapse to the central nervous system.- Yeah I can do that. I guarantee you will know it if a bicyclist hits your house going 1000 mph. -Smaug

February 12, 2013, 10:51 AM	#6
Madcap_Magician Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2009 Location: MN Posts: 668	Dan Wesson in the $1500 range. Better quality than any of the other factory guns. Although Fusion will build you a custom for about that, too, though I hear spotty things about them sometimes.

February 12, 2013, 02:27 PM	#7
Andrewh Senior Member Join Date: July 7, 1999 Posts: 966	colt doesn't offer a commander in 9mm. the 2 mentioned above are officer models. DW is the only other game really but theirs are bob tailed if that matters. you can step up to wilson or nighthawk but then you are shelling out 2.5k. vs that 1400 the dw is. which is a step up from the kimber at 1100 I think.

February 12, 2013, 02:46 PM	#9
Caz83 Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 125	I own a DW Guardian and LOVE it.

February 12, 2013, 04:37 PM	#10
gunluver Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2011 Location: York, Pa Posts: 381	I also own a DW Guardian and love it. Everything you want in a 9mm alloy commander and nothing you don't. __________________ Life is too short to not buy the handguns you want.....or think you gotta have.......or is just pretty......or a good deal.......(insert reason here)

February 12, 2013, 08:08 PM	#11
1hogfan83 Senior Member Join Date: August 12, 2011 Location: Fayetteville AR Posts: 420	aaaaahhhhh mmmmmm Dan Wesson Guardian 9mm. We'll be together soon. __________________ You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe—and shudder. James 2:19 "I do not fear the man that practices ten thousand kicks one time, I fear the man that practices one kick ten thousand times." Bruce Lee

February 12, 2013, 09:05 PM	#12
claydoctor Senior Member Join Date: August 26, 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 450	DW Guardian is the way to go if you can find one.