Here we are looking at two 1911-type handguns generally known as Commander types. A Commander, as originally introduced in 1950, is a 1911 pistol with a shorter barrel and slide but a full-size firing grip. The original was an aluminum-frame handgun. Beginning in 1970, a steel-frame option was offered, and today, the heavier Commander is the more-popular variation among shooters.
To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in
Acess the latest Gun Reviews and Data Today.
Get the next year of Gun Tests for just $24. And access all of our online content - over 6,000 articles, reviews, data and more - free of charge.
Subscribe today and save 38%. It's like getting 5 issues FREE!
