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Offline Newt

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« on: March 27, 2006, 10:55:27 PM »
I just scored a Combat Commander in 9mm nickel. In Maryland, behind the lines, I have to wait 7 bus. days before I can take possesion. Anyone have any experiance          a 9mm 1911 platform?
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Offline Richard S

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Re: Colt
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2006, 09:15:52 AM »
Newt:

Congratulations!  You've got a real gem there.  I don't own one, but I wish I did.

You've probably seen this link, but if not it contains some interesting information:

http://www.sightm1911.com/lib/history/Commander_evolution.htm
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Re: Colt
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2006, 09:28:19 AM »
Thanks alot Richard, great info! ;)
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Offline Richard S

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Re: Colt
« Reply #3 on: March 28, 2006, 10:17:42 AM »
Newt:

One other thought about the nickel plating . . . I always avoid using Hoppe's No. 9 solvent on my nickel-plated guns.  Hoppe's No. 9 is a great product, especially for removing lead and copper deposits from the barrel of a gun, but it can be "unkind" to a nickel finish.  
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Re: Colt
« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2006, 11:35:41 AM »
Thanks for that warning cause I use alot of #9. I'll try and post a range report once I get my hands on it.
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