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rodfac · January 25, 2012, 09:46 AM

Interesting thought, the 1" dimensional issue, Tx...I just measured my WWll issued Remington-Rand .45 1911A1...the slide is 7/8" across at the muzzle, and the grip thickness (with stock gov't issued panels in place) is 1-1/8" across....I'd say you've got your 1" dimension in a stock 1911 plus the weight necessary to comfortably handle the .45 ACP. Extremely light wt. .45 ACP's, say lighter than an alloy frame Commander, would bring in controlability issues, I'd think.

I'd see the savings in wt. as a questionable plus for a polymer framed .45...but an aluminum framed Commander brings the wt. down to a minimum anyway. What do you think on this or is there another issue you're addressing? Not sure where you're going with the "striker" vs hammer question and the 5" vs. the 4-1/4" barreled Commander is a non issue as far as ballistics is concerned.

Best regards, Rod

January 25, 2012, 09:46 AM	#7
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,624	Interesting thought, the 1" dimensional issue, Tx...I just measured my WWll issued Remington-Rand .45 1911A1...the slide is 7/8" across at the muzzle, and the grip thickness (with stock gov't issued panels in place) is 1-1/8" across....I'd say you've got your 1" dimension in a stock 1911 plus the weight necessary to comfortably handle the .45 ACP. Extremely light wt. .45 ACP's, say lighter than an alloy frame Commander, would bring in controlability issues, I'd think. I'd see the savings in wt. as a questionable plus for a polymer framed .45...but an aluminum framed Commander brings the wt. down to a minimum anyway. What do you think on this or is there another issue you're addressing? Not sure where you're going with the "striker" vs hammer question and the 5" vs. the 4-1/4" barreled Commander is a non issue as far as ballistics is concerned. Best regards, Rod __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.