Guncrafter Guncrafter Commander 9mm/38 Super....thoughts

[Monadh]

Oh,.....I did leave that out.

I felt as if the Guncrafter X2 had two major innovations that I quickly noticed when shooting. The grip frame was the major innovation here. This double stack 2011'ish X2 did not feel cheap like many of the polymer frame double stacks do. The Frag treatment was grippy, without being overbearing as some of the polymer grips can be. Secondly, the lightened slide seemed to simply shoot flatter with less recoil and nearly no muzzle dip when returning to battery.

Agreed about all points, but I have only handled a 2011, I've never shot one.

 

[awmp]

Nothing but perfection, wait that is another pistol company that does not even come close, what a great pistol, GI all the way.

 

[41 Charlie]

Excellent write up! I need to make the time to visit the Mother Ship! 38 Super is certainly my caliber of choice! Congratulations!!

 

[Fred_G]

Bender, what make is that mag in the second picture with the C4 sticker on it? I am looking for officer size 38 Super mags with a flat floor plate.

 

[Bender]

That's a MetalForm mag.....not an officer model though.

 

[FWoo45]

Thanks for the write up Bender! I really want a GI in .38 super. Damn roster, .50 GI for me I guess. Oh well. Just been holding off because I don't want to add another cartridge. I'm sure we can all guess how this will play out...

 

[Bender]

I'd drop 45 before I lost 38 Super

 

[41 Charlie]

I'd drop 45 before I lost 38 Super

^^^ Gospel ^^^

 

[Dwe]

I'd drop 45 before I lost 38 Super

True Dat!

 

[Bender]

So......a bit of an update on this GI.

I sent it back to the mothership for a few mods.

-While it worked well for reloads. Im just not a fan of magwells on a carry gun. I prefer the compactness of a standard grip. This Commander be getting a round butt 15LPI mainspring housing.
-While the factory controls are nice, the Harrison Extreme thumb safety and slide stop are perfect for me.
-Ball cuts.......gotta have them!

 

[Mike Galway]

So......a bit of an update on this GI.

I sent it back to the mothership for a few mods.

-While it worked well for reloads. Im just not a fan of magwells on a carry gun. I prefer the compactness of a standard grip. This Commander be getting a round butt 15LPI mainspring housing.
-While the factory controls are nice, the Harrison Extreme thumb safety and slide stop are perfect for me.
-Ball cuts.......gotta have them!

Nothing like making it your own .

 

[41 Charlie]

Look forward to seeing it! Hard to beat G.I.!

 

[Bender]

Should be super sweet......not sure when it will get on the bench. It will get done when it gets done.

 

[Bender]

Ok, still love the GI but I have sent it back for a few personal touches.
- Magwell to be removed
- Round butt 15lpi mainspring housing installed
- Ball cuts on slide
- Harrison slide stop and thumb safety

Seems mods/machining can be done to a melonite gun. Finish just needs to be redone.

Will get some updates posted when it gets back

 

[Bender]

Getting my GI back this coming week! I cant wait, should be darn sweet!

 

[41 Charlie]

Getting my GI back this coming week! I cant wait, should be darn sweet!

Looking forward to seeing it 'G'! The round butt MSH is a nice touch, and very functional!

 

[Bender]

Never did post pics with the mods....

 

[Mike Galway]

Never did post pics with the mods....

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Looks like my idea of the perfect 1911

 

[awmp]

Nice Mods, great looking pistol, I just got a commander 45acp GI, my next purchase will be a GI 9mm.

 

[Bender]

Nice Mods, great looking pistol, I just got a commander 45acp GI, my next purchase will be a GI 9mm.

It shoots the 9mm very smoothly, literally a dream to shoot.