Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this awesome semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction; this is the Colt Combat Commander!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Combat Commander
Serial: 80BS10328
Date of Manufacture: 1981
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 4 ¼"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Adjustable Rear Sights
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The 1981 Colt Combat Commander in .45 ACP, featuring the classic 4.25-inch barrel, represents one of the most balanced and respected variants of the postwar Commander line—combining the formidable caliber and shootability of the full-size Government Model with a shorter slide and lighter overall profile tailored for defensive carry and faster handling. By 1981, the Combat Commander designation specifically referred to the all-steel version of the Commander (distinguished from the Lightweight Commander’s aluminum frame), giving this model a reassuring heft that moderates recoil and preserves the solid, authoritative feel that many enthusiasts associate with traditional Colt 1911s. The 4.25-inch barrel and slightly shortened slide create a quicker cycling action and a snappier, more responsive balance, making the pistol feel lively in the hand while still offering a generous sight radius for practical accuracy. Typical features from this era include Colt’s deep-polished bluing on the flats with more matte rounds, sharply cut rollmarks, a spur hammer, a standard grip safety, and fixed combat-style sights that favor durability over fine adjustment. The steel frame ensures long-term durability and allows shooters to push heavier defensive loads without the accelerated wear found on alloy-framed models, while the Series 70-style internals (still in use in 1981) maintain the smooth, crisp single-action trigger pull that helped make Colt’s 1911 pistols legendary. The checkered walnut grips with inset Colt medallions, the classic arched or flat mainspring housing (depending on configuration), and the traditional recoil system all contribute to a shooting experience that is unmistakably “old-school Colt.” Today, a 1981 Combat Commander holds special appeal for collectors and shooters alike: it marks the final years before major design revisions arrived in the mid-1980s, retains the desirable pre-Series 80 firing system, and embodies the craftsmanship and mechanical purity that many argue represent Colt at its finest.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Combat Commander
Serial: 80BS10328
Date of Manufacture: 1981
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 4 ¼"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Adjustable Rear Sights
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The 1981 Colt Combat Commander in .45 ACP, featuring the classic 4.25-inch barrel, represents one of the most balanced and respected variants of the postwar Commander line—combining the formidable caliber and shootability of the full-size Government Model with a shorter slide and lighter overall profile tailored for defensive carry and faster handling. By 1981, the Combat Commander designation specifically referred to the all-steel version of the Commander (distinguished from the Lightweight Commander’s aluminum frame), giving this model a reassuring heft that moderates recoil and preserves the solid, authoritative feel that many enthusiasts associate with traditional Colt 1911s. The 4.25-inch barrel and slightly shortened slide create a quicker cycling action and a snappier, more responsive balance, making the pistol feel lively in the hand while still offering a generous sight radius for practical accuracy. Typical features from this era include Colt’s deep-polished bluing on the flats with more matte rounds, sharply cut rollmarks, a spur hammer, a standard grip safety, and fixed combat-style sights that favor durability over fine adjustment. The steel frame ensures long-term durability and allows shooters to push heavier defensive loads without the accelerated wear found on alloy-framed models, while the Series 70-style internals (still in use in 1981) maintain the smooth, crisp single-action trigger pull that helped make Colt’s 1911 pistols legendary. The checkered walnut grips with inset Colt medallions, the classic arched or flat mainspring housing (depending on configuration), and the traditional recoil system all contribute to a shooting experience that is unmistakably “old-school Colt.” Today, a 1981 Combat Commander holds special appeal for collectors and shooters alike: it marks the final years before major design revisions arrived in the mid-1980s, retains the desirable pre-Series 80 firing system, and embodies the craftsmanship and mechanical purity that many argue represent Colt at its finest.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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