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38 super commander question

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#1 ·
So 2 things, first this seems like a great deal. Hopefully if any of you have been looking for a 38 super colt it helps. The non blem is about $90 more. I got the blem because I know me and I will be fitting and EGW grip safety and thumb safety at a minimum and probably doing a high polish and reblue. That being said, is this a bad idea? Do you think there’s a chance this model could ever have collector value? It’s a series 80 so I’m thinking no, but I would hate to permanently modify it and find out that it ends up being valuable. Just looking for some opinions.
 

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#2 ·
I dont think they will be collectable so to speak. I dont worry about that anyway. I put on the gun what I want for its specific purpose, if any. I personally dont buy a gun to never shoot it and/or just stay in the safe. IMO, save a few bucks and hack away! I couldn't even buy a pre war gun and not have it done up. Call it sacrilege if you want.

Or just do the proper addict thing and buy 2 if you're worried about it.
 
#4 ·
I appreciate the feedback guys. I’m already planning on a 9mm kart xact fit barrel and probably a trigger as well. Debating checkering the front strap. Barrels are getting crowned at 45 degrees more than likely as well. I’m ok with the MIM sear and disconnecter but they will get tuned.
 
#5 ·
Do some measurements, I tried to put a kart xact fit in a newer colt, the hood cuts in the slide were way out of wack. The xact fit didn't have enough material to make it work right. It was a 45, but the premises is the same. Had to use a gunsmith fit barrel. Just something to watch out for, I have the worst luck so you're probably fine.

I think they may even install xact fit barrels there at kart as well?
 
#17 ·
I have a Similar production colt commander 38 super, It has a very/extremely low serial number for this production run. I’m thinking it will be highly unlikely that I will see the value rise for any realistic gain In my lifetime.
shoot mod & enjoy.
currently there’s a plethora of this production run available.