Aluminum 1911-Commander-sized 9x19?

[MStarmer]

I've been fondling one of the DW guardian's in 9mm at one of the ranges I frequent, never caught the funny ejection port. Now that I look at the pics I noticed it's a bit different from standard. I'm sure it could be adjusted to be more atheistically pleasing if needed. I'm always in the market for a LW 1911 commander sized gun. Not a 4" bushing-less model or any other commander type. I want a commander sized 4.25 gun with a bushing, maybe even in .38 super. DW does these. Ed brown does a few commanders too but always .45 except in rare cases. I keep coming back to DW, eventually one of those will be mine.

[19852]

In my latest issue of the "American Rifleman" there is a review of Springfield Armory's Range Officer line. They have a compact version in 9mm and .45 with aluminum frame.

[Gary1911A1]

Para made a version of the Lightweight Commander in 9MM, but my choice would be the Compact Range Officer in 9MM.

[MStarmer]

Para made a version of the Lightweight Commander in 9MM, but my choice would be the Compact Range Officer in 9MM.

Ugh, Para...

The compact RO is "Officer" length frame with a 4" slide. I don't know why so few manufacturers make a true 4.25" Commander. Brown, DW, Colt and Baer are maybe choices. I still think the DW guardian in 9mm is the best choice out there.

[beschatten]

Ugh, Para...

The compact RO is "Officer" length frame with a 4" slide. I don't know why so few manufacturers make a true 4.25" Commander. Brown, DW, Colt and Baer are maybe choices. I still think the DW guardian in 9mm is the best choice out there.

Well there is guncrafters and nighthawk that make them... price is twice that of DW though.

[signal4l]

Does anyone know if DW offers the 9mm Guardian without the god awful bobtail? I would be tempted to buy one if they did

[MStarmer]

Does anyone know if DW offers the 9mm Guardian without the god awful bobtail? I would be tempted to buy one if they did

Only if you go CCO or ECO but those are both "officer" length frames. The CCO is only in .45 too I think.

[beschatten]

Does anyone know if DW offers the 9mm Guardian without the god awful bobtail? I would be tempted to buy one if they did

Call them. They'll build it for you.

[Gary1911A1]

Call them. They'll build it for you.

Good to know that.