Posted: 2/5/2015 2:56:31 PM EDT
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I bought a new Colt Combat Commander XSE last fall. Before I even brought it home, I was in contact with Alchemy Customs about having the gun "tuned" for me. Once I had the gun, I ran a few hundred rounds through it to make sure it worked (it did). I then boxed it up and sent it off to ACW.
Stock Colt photo: 
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I spoke with Rob on Monday and found out the work was finished and the gun was ready to ship out. Today I'm waiting in anticipation for Fed-Ex to drop off the package. So, while I wait I'll post a few pictures that ACW hosted on their facebook site. I'll take my own pictures and have a range report at a later date (and change those OEM grips).
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What work did you request? Looks great It was just dropped off. Wow! I'll post some pics later when I have time. I sent the gun into ACW with the request to make the Commander a nice CCW gun. Nothing orate, nothing flashy just something I can CCW daily. I totally overspent my budget on the gun, but think it's worth it. Here is the list of work Alchemy performed: Tune for total reliability Install Greider NM short trigger Install Harrison TR sear / Tune trigger to 4# Install Ed Brown arched, serrated housing Fit Wilson Bulletproof extractor Serrate front strap 20 LPI Install Heinie Straight Eight Ledge sights Dehorn pistol for carry Bead blast refinish (Presentation Grade) Install custom EGW O.S. fps Polish and tune original extractor for spare Refinish both extractors in Colt spec satin nickel Install 10-8 barstock plunger tube Blend entire back of frame/slide Reblend beavertail grip safety |
Spent a few hours at the range today. Fired about 150 rounds through the Commander with no issues of course. I also brought a SIG TacOps out and wanted to compare felt recoil between the two. The TacOps has a TLR-1 light mounted and a magwell MSH, so its heavier. Of course the Commander felt like it recoiled more, but it wasn't as big a difference as I thought it would be. I went with a set of LOK grips I got off Ebay. They are G10 and very similar to VZ 320's. I was worried they were too smooth but after shooting the gun, think they will work out just fine. I know a lot of guys like checkered front straps and flat MSH but what I've found that works for me is the arched MSH. It "wedges" the gun in my hand, and allows me a better grip than an aggressive front strap. |
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It was just dropped off. Wow! I'll post some pics later when I have time. I sent the gun into ACW with the request to make the Commander a nice CCW gun. Nothing orate, nothing flashy just something I can CCW daily. I totally overspent my budget on the gun, but think it's worth it. Here is the list of work Alchemy performed: Tune for total reliability Install Greider NM short trigger Install Harrison TR sear / Tune trigger to 4# Install Ed Brown arched, serrated housing Fit Wilson Bulletproof extractor Serrate front strap 20 LPI ? Install Heinie Straight Eight Ledge sights Dehorn pistol for carry Bead blast refinish (Presentation Grade) Install custom EGW O.S. fps Polish and tune original extractor for spare Refinish both extractors in Colt spec satin nickel Install 10-8 barstock plunger tube Blend entire back of frame/slide Reblend beavertail grip safety Quoted:
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What work did you request? Looks great It was just dropped off. Wow! I'll post some pics later when I have time. I sent the gun into ACW with the request to make the Commander a nice CCW gun. Nothing orate, nothing flashy just something I can CCW daily. I totally overspent my budget on the gun, but think it's worth it. Here is the list of work Alchemy performed: Tune for total reliability Install Greider NM short trigger Install Harrison TR sear / Tune trigger to 4# Install Ed Brown arched, serrated housing Fit Wilson Bulletproof extractor Serrate front strap 20 LPI ? Install Heinie Straight Eight Ledge sights Dehorn pistol for carry Bead blast refinish (Presentation Grade) Install custom EGW O.S. fps Polish and tune original extractor for spare Refinish both extractors in Colt spec satin nickel Install 10-8 barstock plunger tube Blend entire back of frame/slide Reblend beavertail grip safety ETA:forgot to post my question....what made you choose serrations over checkering? |
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....what made you choose serrations over checkering? Personal preference I guess. I've carried various guns over the years and found I like serrations (i.e. SIG 220ST, 220 Combat). I do have a couple of full sized 1911 with checkering that's 25 lpi and 30 lpi. Nice for a range gun, but I plan to CCW this Commander IWB, and didn't really want a "bastard file" next to my skin. 
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Quoted: Personal preference I guess. I've carried various guns over the years and found I like serrations (i.e. SIG 220ST, 220 Combat). I do have a couple of full sized 1911 with checkering that's 25 lpi and 30 lpi. Nice for a range gun, but I plan to CCW this Commander IWB, and didn't really want a "bastard file" next to my skin. http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c341/Brauer/1911/XSE%207.jpg Quoted: Quoted: ....what made you choose serrations over checkering? Personal preference I guess. I've carried various guns over the years and found I like serrations (i.e. SIG 220ST, 220 Combat). I do have a couple of full sized 1911 with checkering that's 25 lpi and 30 lpi. Nice for a range gun, but I plan to CCW this Commander IWB, and didn't really want a "bastard file" next to my skin. http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c341/Brauer/1911/XSE%207.jpg Dude...that is one SMART, CLEAN piece. Nicely done by ACW. I am impressed. |