My first 1911-Ruger Night Watchman Commander

[Erik88]

I finally ventured into the 1911 world over the weekend and I'm pretty happy. I put 100 rounds downrange with only one FTF. The gun even ate Gold Dot's without issue. This gun is around $100-150 more than the regular SR1911 but it comes with night sights and better grips(IMO) so I think it was worth it. Plus, I think it looks a hell of a lot better than the standard Ruger.

 

The only negative is that the trigger leaves a lot to be desired but it's already getting better.

 

Now I just need to find some 8 round magazines and a nice leather holster. What do you all carry your 1911's in?

 

 

 

 

 

[willis68]

Milt Sparks Versa Max 2 in the waistband holster 

 

 

Wilson combat ETM 8 round magazines

[hipower]

Second the Wilson Mags!!

And I saw one of these over the weekend. Awesome looking pistols.

That's the commander size isn't it? I held the 5" and was sorely tempted to break out the credit card. but I held off till after property taxes are paid.

[Erik88]

Second the Wilson Mags!!

And I saw one of these over the weekend. Awesome looking pistols.

That's the commander size isn't it? I held the 5" and was sorely tempted to break out the credit card. but I held off till after property taxes are paid.

 

Yes sir. I went with the Commander length. For reasons I can't articulate, I seem to prefer commander length 1911's.

[hipower]

Yes sir. I went with the Commander length. For reasons I can't articulate, I seem to prefer commander length 1911's.

Actually, I do as well. For the first 4/5 1911s I had to have 3/3.5/4" barrels. Just felt sooo good.

Then I started shooting a little more seriously, and got a 5". Maybe I don't shoot any better, but it is a lot easier to shoot the 5" than the shorter length pistols.

That increased sight radius really helped me.

If you haven't shot a 5, try one out. Then put it against yours. Not saying you will just hate the commander, but I think you will be able to tell the difference. Edited January 21, 2015 by hipower

[mikegideon]

Good choice!

[Erik88]

Actually, I do as well. For the first 4/5 1911s I had to have 3/3.5/4" barrels. Just felt sooo good.

Then I started shooting a little more seriously, and got a 5". Maybe I don't shoot any better, but it is a lot easier to shoot the 5" than the shorter length pistols.

That increased sight radius really helped me.

If you haven't shot a 5, try one out. Then put it against yours. Not saying you will just hate the commander, but I think you will be able to tell the difference.

 

It's purely cosmetic for me. I just like the way the commanders look for some reason. Since I have a bunch of ugly polymer guns I figure I'm allowed to be picky about the looks on this one.

[hipower]

It's purely cosmetic for me. I just like the way the commanders look for some reason. Since I have a bunch of ugly polymer guns I figure I'm allowed to be picky about the looks on this one.

 

Quite good reasoning. I agree that the commanders look far better than the full size to me. And that glossy black Ruger is stupendous. No question about it.

[Major Kong]

Nice one Erik! I haven't seen one of those before.

[TGO David]

Nice heater!  I'll second the VM2 for a holster, but have an Alien Gear 2.0 on the way for my Colt, and carry it in a Raven Concealment Phantom so I'm all kinds of non-discriminatory.  I do have a pile of leather VM2's and VM2 clones for various guns including my Commander-length 1911s, so you can't go wrong there.

[Grand Torino]

That's a right purdy pistola ya got there. Congratulations. :up:

[phiferran]

Very nice!!


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[Bad_Bowtie]

I almost bought a new SR1911 Commander the other day at Buds, boy I'm glad I didn't. I will have one of these.

[Garufa]

:up:

[Ugly]

Very nice, congrats!

 

I do not recommend an Alien IWB for a 1911, it seems to but too much pressure on the safety, if you are right handed at least. 

[Erik88]

I almost bought a new SR1911 Commander the other day at Buds, boy I'm glad I didn't. I will have one of these.

 

Yes I like this one a lot better than the standard SR1911. I found someone selling this online for $779 delivered. After FFL you could have one for $800.

 

http://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/products2.cfm/ID/150432

[hipower]

Yes I like this one a lot better than the standard SR1911. I found someone selling this online for $779 delivered. After FFL you could have one for $800.

 

http://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/products2.cfm/ID/150432

 

I will not look here. I will not look here. I will not look here.

 

Dammit...I looked.   Someday...just not today. lol

[nightrunner]

That is beautiful!

I have a standard SR1911 commander and I really like it. Mine now has Magpul grips on it.

You will enjoy this gun.

[Erik88]

Thanks fellas

[Fourtyfive]

Very nice ! Edited January 22, 2015 by Fourtyfive

[tarheelbball]

I've got the commander also and really like it but my back doesn't. It's a keeper and now that the lightweight commander by Ruger is out that may be next choice. I had be set on get a Dan Wesson Guardian but now I got to decide which one to get.

[I am Groot!]

It's a keeper and now that the lightweight commander by Ruger is out that may be next choice. I had be set on get a Dan Wesson Guardian but now I got to decide which one to get.

I am with you. The Gardian in 9mm was near the top of my list for next purchase, but I like the ruger 1911s, especially for the price.

[tnhawk]

The new Ruger looks nice!  My older model has been flawless but I'm going to be looking for some additional space in the safe.

[TN-popo]

^{I have always shot "Commanders" better than full sized 1911s.}

^{Same for 23s vs G22s / G19s vs G17s.}

 

^{Anyway, nice looking gun!}

[dlmeadows]

Might I suggest Tripp research cobra mags over Wilson's, they have sure treated me better and more reliably.