What is the difference between 1911 Commander and government?

The 1911 Commander is just a compact version of the 1911 Government, sporting a shorter barrel and slide, introduced in 1950. It shares the same frame, trigger assembly, and magazine with the Government.

Can you use a commander barrel on a Officer 1911?

In a pinch you CAN use a Commander recoil spring plug and a commander barrel bushing in a 1911.

What is an officer size 1911?

It’s a great pistol. The Officer’s Model is an even shorter 1911, with a 3.5-inch barrel and a grip shortened enough to cut magazine capacity by one round.

Why is the 1911 so popular?

The M1911 series of pistols is renowned for its ergonomics. The svelte grip provided by the single stack magazine makes it easy to grip. The manual safety is placed perfectly for easy access, and the grip angle is superb. The single-action-only design provides a crisp trigger in even the cheapest 1911 configurations.

What is an officer Model 1911?

The Colt Officer’s Model or Colt Officer’s ACP is a single-action, semi-automatic, magazine-fed, and recoil-operated handgun based on the John M. Browning designed M1911. It was introduced in 1985 as a response from Colt to numerous aftermarket companies making smaller versions of the M1911 pistol.

Are 1911s accurate?

The bottom line—a quality 1911 with service-grade magazines and ammunition is as reliable as any handgun, more reliable than most and more rugged than any I am aware. Other advantages include the speed into action of a cocked and locked handgun.

Are government and commander grips the same size?

A Commander size 1911 requires full size grips. The barrel bushing is shorter than a full size Government model so you will need to purchase a Commander size compensator. Government/Commander grip measurements: The distance between the screw holes, center-to-center is 78 mm or approximately 3 1/16 inches.

What is the lightest 1911 pistol?

Light Heavyweight: UA Arms Magnesium 1911 Is the Lightest Full-Size . 45 You Could Ever Pack. As a counterbalance to its significantly lighter weight, the Magna T5 carries a 14-pound recoil spring that helps keep felt recoil in check.

What is the difference between a commander and government 1911?

The frame size is different than the commander and government. Not only is the length shorter 3.5″, but the magazine capacity is shorter. You can use longer mags in a compact officer’s 1911 but it doesn’t go the other way around. Compact mags cannot be used in a full size 1911. The commander model 1911 is generally 4.25″.

What is the length of a 1911 officer?

The officer model 1911 is generally 3.5″ (I say generally because any manufacturer can call their 3.5″ something else as well as call another length “officer”). This is considered a compact 1911.

What is a 1911 recoil spring rating?

1911 Recoil spring. The recoil spring on any semi-automatic gun is critical to the proper performance of the firearm. Each spring has a particular rating relating to how many pounds of force it takes to compress it by one inch. When a spring undergoes many compressions over time, it will become weaker.

Can you use long Mags in a compact officer’s 1911?

You can use longer mags in a compact officer’s 1911 but it doesn’t go the other way around. Compact mags cannot be used in a full size 1911. The commander model 1911 is generally 4.25″. The length, 4.25″ refers to the barrel length. Some guns may be marketed as commander length with a 4″ bushingless barrel.