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There's a reason the Commander format has stuck around since Colt first trimmed down the 1911. You get a slide and barrel that clear the holster faster and ride easier on the belt, while the frame stays full size so your whole hand lands on the gun every time. The Taurus 1911 Commander follows that same recipe in .45 ACP, with a 4.25 inch barrel, an 8+1 capacity, and a blacked out finish across the slide, frame, and controls that gives it a clean, all business look.
This is an all steel pistol, and at around 38 ounces unloaded that weight works in your favor. The .45 ACP has a reputation for a big push, but a steel frame Commander soaks up a lot of it, which makes follow up shots quicker and range sessions more pleasant than you'd expect. Taurus fitted this one with Novak drift adjustable front and rear sights set in dovetails, an extended beavertail grip safety that keeps the web of your hand protected from hammer bite, checkered black grips, and a checkered front strap and mainspring housing for a solid hold when your hands are sweaty or gloved. The single action trigger and manual thumb safety follow the traditional 1911 manual of arms that generations of shooters already know.
Because the frame is standard 1911 pattern, this pistol accepts common full size .45 ACP 1911 magazines, and the aftermarket for grips, sights, and internals is about as deep as it gets. That makes the Taurus Commander an easy gun to make your own over time. Whether it ends up as your nightstand gun, a carry piece for cooler months, or the 1911 that finally gets you into the platform, this one delivers the classic experience with practical upgrades already in place.
Yes. Even though the slide and barrel are shortened, the frame is a standard full size 1911 pattern. That means common full size .45 ACP 1911 magazines will fit and function, so you have plenty of options beyond the factory 8-round mags.
The main difference is up front. The Commander runs a 4.25 inch barrel and shorter slide, bringing overall length down to about 7.9 inches, while the grip frame stays full size. You get a gun that carries and draws a little easier but still gives you a complete firing grip and full capacity.
Both the front and rear sights are Novak style units mounted in dovetail cuts and are drift adjustable for windage. They sit low and snag free, which is exactly what you want on a defensive pistol, and the dovetails make swapping sights down the road a straightforward job.
Plenty of people carry Commander size steel 1911s every day, though it does call for a quality holster and a sturdy belt. The upside of that weight is noticeably softer recoil with .45 ACP, so the gun is easy to shoot well. It also makes a great home defense pistol if belt carry isn't the plan.
| UPC | 725327615880 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1-191101COM |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 4.2" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
| Capacity | 8 + 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 |
| Product Type | Pistol |
| Safety | Firing Pin/Grip/Manual |
| Shipping Weight | 4.2 |
| Sights | Novak |
| Sights Type | ADJUSTABLE |
| Slide Description | Serrated |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Length | 8 |
| Package Height | 10.25 |
| Package Width | 3.25 |
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