[Rana]

I like the Government for shooting & the Commander for carry.
Big weight difference, but my Government models shoot better.

The slide mass difference and sight radius make the GOVT Model a much better shooter. When it comes to "double taps" and overall functionality the GOVT Model wins hands down.

I have one Commander Model in my line-up of 1911's and I really like it; I got rid of every other sub GOVT I own.

WTBS I won't obtain anything less then a GOVT MODEL moving forward. A properly constructed and tuned GOVT Model is the pinnacle of pistol performance for me. Nothing shoots better in my hands.

 

[awmp]

I change between Commander and Govt size but always seem to go back to Govt size.

I can shoot the Govt just a little better.

But if your smart you will just get both and then argue with youself which one to carry.

 

[dakota1911]

A couple in my shooty collection that I have seen as rentals are the Rugers. Here one has the same grip, grip safety, etc. and the the difference is the 3/4 inch barrel slide diff. One could shoot one and then the other and decide which one you like best.

 

[TheCollector]

A couple in my shooty collection that I have seen as rentals are the Rugers. Here one has the same grip, grip safety, etc. and the the difference is the 3/4 inch barrel slide diff. One could shoot one and then the other and decide which one you like best.

hmmmmmmm..... many of us here have the same combo.

 

[ZoidMeister]

hmmmmmmm..... many of us here have the same combo.

Yup . . .

 

[HOTCHKIS]

All I know is my EB KC is one of my best and easy to shoot accurately!

 

[WhoIsJohnGalt?]

I’ve owned Governments, Commanders, and a lovely Dan Wesson CCO. I like them all but currently own only 5-inchers - they are just the “best-feeling” to me and carry / conceal just fine for me.

I could see potentially scoring a Commander again...maybe. And as much as I really liked the CCO, I doubt I’ll get another solely for not wanting to maintain a separate stash of Officer / Compact-sized mags again.

Then again...those CCOs are nice...and so are those Commanders...hmm...LOL...

 

[KTXdm9]

Which one is better? Yes, my answer is yes.

I own both. I like the bit of weight savings from the commander, which is what I usually carry. That being said, I need to order a holster for the GI American I bought from @awmp .

 

[Coyote6974]

For targets and games, I prefer a 5 inch 1911. For carry I like a Commander or Officer's size pistol. CCO's are hard to beat.

 

[Buck Buck]

Bet you can't tell what Commander I prefer...
Carried a full size in the army, but I love the shorter, lighter balance, a keeper for sure!

 

[1911 dawg]

I carry a bobed commander most of the time .But a full 5" is a fun shooter it's almost like cheating

 

[MountieFan16]

So, what's a better size, Commander or Government? What's the hives opinion on this?
Thanks!
C

This depends on what you want your Pistol to do. A Cmdr is my preferred carry gun, as it is 3/4" shorter than a Govt Model, it is somewhat easier to conceal. To me, a Govt Model is a little easier to shoot accurately. That 3/4" longer sight radius seems to make it a Little easier to hit a bull.

 

[removed]

I have a Bobbed Commander and few Government sized 1911s. Love them both. But as stated it depends on the purpose. When it is colder out, I carry the Government (easy to conceal under the additional clothing), when it is warmer the Commander rides along with me.

 

[InstiGator]

The correct answer, of course, is a CCO. Well, for me, at least.

A govt is best for plinking on a square range, but a cmdr is a bit quicker out of the holster and seems to point more naturally for me. A CCO just fits my hand better than either of them so that's what I'm slowly drifting toward.

 

[Sckarekrow]

Government slide with a commander grip works best for me [emoji41]

Uhhhhh. What? The government, and Commander are the same grip size anyway.

What these gents said.

I used to favor the Commander size, but then started feeling more love for the G'ovt...then I tried out a CCO...I wouldn't want to have to pick between any of 'em!

Todd

Gov't

 

[Dwe]

Holy old thread resurrection Batman!

 

[Kevin Rohrer]

Yes, the site commanders need to fix this problem so years old topics no longer appear at the bottom of the page.

 

[Big_gun_man]

Depends on the purpose and what you prefer me I prefer either a Government or a CCO for some reason I have had a half dozen commanders and they just dont do much for me..

Couldn't agree anymore, I've owned a couple commanders and they just don't feel the best in my hand. Love a CCO and a 5" though.

 

[Nacho Coltrane]

Holy old thread resurrection Batman!

And all just to fail to get the joke.

 

[SPEEDYCQB3G]

So, what's a better size, Commander or Government? What's the hives opinion on this?
Thanks!
C

I’ve had a Colt commander 45 for years,, carried a Colt commander for so long I forgot how long. Now I have a nice government model Colt series 70 Competition series 45. It carry’s just fine IWB..I prefer open carry with that one,, like a pancake holster or a M7 shoulder holster. You’ll fair just fine with either one,, in my mind,, it’s a Colt, at my side, it will serve me well for the rest of my born days.. really,, I just wouldn’t trust anything else. God bless America, and all ya’ll. 🇺🇸🤠