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Colt Combat Commander: Which Set of Grips?
Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 5:06 pm
by doc540
A. Matching the 1911 knife
B. Carbon Creations matching the Black T finish
I'm sure they'll both shoot well, and that's really all that counts.
Which do YOU prefer?
(note: "grips" is a common term used to mean "panels or stocks")

Re: Colt Combat Commander: Which Set of Grips?
Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 5:11 pm
by KFP
My vote goes to the first set!
Re: Colt Combat Commander: Which Set of Grips?
Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 5:16 pm
by Cosmo 9
That's a tough call, I like them both. The top set is classic but with the great make-over you did I think I'd have to go with the carbon.
PS: Is it to early to call dibs for when you sell this one?
Re: Colt Combat Commander: Which Set of Grips?
Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 5:29 pm
by doc540
I think this one is gonna be a keeper.
If for nothing else, it serves the fine purpose of giving Mojo something to grumble about.

Re: Colt Combat Commander: Which Set of Grips?
Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 5:39 pm
by MoJo
Re: Colt Combat Commander: Which Set of Grips?
Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 6:06 pm
by doc540
Here ya go!
Re: Colt Combat Commander: Which Set of Grips?
Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 7:04 pm
by J Wilson
I like the 1st picture.What brand is that knife?

Re: Colt Combat Commander: Which Set of Grips?
Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 7:23 pm
by karder
They both look great. I would pick choice A. The lighter color grip creates a greater contrast.
Re: Colt Combat Commander: Which Set of Grips?
Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 9:43 pm
by gemini
J Wilson wrote:I like the 1st picture.What brand is that knife?

doc, I've got to go with the classic rosewood double diamond grips..... nice job on everything.
J Wilson, you can get info or buy one of these knives here:
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Re: Colt Combat Commander: Which Set of Grips?
Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 9:50 pm
by quidni
I like both, but prefer the second set of grips considering the pistol will be concealed anyway. The gray looks classy, & will blend into the shadows better than the lighter, contrasting grips, IMO.
Re: Colt Combat Commander: Which Set of Grips?
Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 10:26 pm
by doc540
Thanks...actually the gun isn't being carried, just shot at the range.
In fact, it's a great motivator.
Every time Mojo sees it he's motivated to give the "If-John-Moses-Browning-had-intended-it-to.." speech!

Re: Colt Combat Commander: Which Set of Grips?
Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 10:44 pm
by boomerang
Neat-O. Any idea why, if they guy is in Connecticut, it's cheaper to ship to Canada than to the USA?

Re: Colt Combat Commander: Which Set of Grips?
Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 9:07 am
by doc540
boomerang wrote:
Neat-O. Any idea why, if they guy is in Connecticut, it's cheaper to ship to Canada than to the USA?

The manuf. is in Canada, and Terry's a great guy to deal with directly.
Re: Colt Combat Commander: Which Set of Grips?
Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 9:37 am
by MoJo
doc540 wrote:Thanks...actually the gun isn't being carried, just shot at the range.
In fact, it's a great motivator.
Every time Mojo sees it he's motivated to give the "If-John-Moses-Browning-had-intended-it-to.." speech!

Doc, If we didn't love ya we'd throw rocks at ya instead of teasing ya! BTW where were you Saturday? You missed a good match.
Seriously, I like both sets and think of 1911 grips like shirts they should be changed periodically. I have more sets of grips than guns and do swap them around from time to time.
Go with the wood it's classic!
Re: Colt Combat Commander: Which Set of Grips?
Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 3:38 pm
by doc540
Saturday? I was all set to shoot that match.
You know what they say about the road to hell...
I had a last-minute band gig at the Harley Davidson dealership and had to load-in at 10am.
But I made enough dough to buy 1,000 rounds of carbine ammo later that evening!
Hope to see you at the range soon!