Colt Colt WC LW commander

Zephyr · Oct 31, 2018

I got this on a trade. I had it loaded for a day or two but wasn't sure if I should put a few through it, or, would it appreciate over time as some Colts do..

Currently, it's in my collection as one of the trade items, unless I see feedback that suggests keeping it for a while. Anyone else have experience with this particular model?

Fred_G · Nov 1, 2018

One of the ones that got away... I was going to buy one, seller let me keep it for a few months. Shot it, nice gun. Deal fell through. Great little gun. Value, I don't think would be damaged by some shooting, whether to keep it or not, well, that is up to you.

Babboonbobo · Nov 1, 2018

Value be damned! Shoot it, that's what they're for

Zephyr · Nov 1, 2018

Babboonbobo said:
Value be damned! Shoot it, that's what they're for

True; though I'm a trader at heart, the itchyness to shoot it is killing me.

SparkyAZ · Nov 1, 2018

Shoot it, modify it, hell just enjoy it!

johnholliday · Nov 5, 2018

I own one, been a great little gun.

Bender · Nov 6, 2018

Great little Colt, the FCS models really haven't had the draw that the older models have. Don't see ya losing money by keeping it and shooting, but I really don't see it appreciating a great deal

Whiten · Nov 6, 2018

I had one, great shooter and very light.
I say shoot it if going to keep or don't if going to resale.

41 Charlie · Nov 7, 2018

Bought one, when they first came out. Enjoyed it, but couldn't get past the FCS. Down the road she went...

Whiten · Nov 7, 2018

The one I had didn't have FCS

johnholliday · Nov 7, 2018

Whiten said:
The one I had didn't have FCS

Mine doesn't either.

41 Charlie · Nov 7, 2018

Whiten said:
The one I had didn't have FCS

Yes, the new models eliminated them. These are great pistols, all models (CCO, Commander, and Government)! "Everything you need - Nothing you don't."

dakota1911 · Nov 20, 2018

Colt still makes them of course, and without the FCS, which it seems a lot of folk do not like.

https://www.colt.com/series/WILEY_CLAPP_SERIES

I bought one in 2013. Nice pistol and it is my main carry these days.

Clapps do not have the Series 80 mechanical firing pin safety. Mine has a Titanium firing pin and I am guessing they all do.

Weisse52 · May 20, 2020

My WC LW Commander is truly one of my favorite 1911's. Nice size and weight for CC. It would be one of my last handguns to go out the door. Take it out and shoot it.

Tactical Rico · May 24, 2020

Mine is my daily carry piece right now.......has been for a while.
I think the earlier ones "have" FCS and the later ones eliminated them........I've had mine since 2011 or 2012 and mine has FCS. I did change out the sights though,
and put in a short trigger.......

TR

41 Charlie · May 24, 2020

Tactical Rico said:
Mine is my daily carry piece right now.......has been for a while.
I think the earlier ones "have" FCS and the later ones eliminated them........I've had mine since 2011 or 2012 and mine has FCS. I did change out the sights though,
and put in a short trigger.......
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TR

Beautiful! Love the short trigger!!

switchback · May 26, 2020

The early one with fcs that I owned a while ago was easy to carry and a reliable shooter. It got away. Been going to get another without fcs but haven't had any luck.
I'm in the shoot it, use it camp. Colt made lots and it's still in the catalog.

45 Ralph · Jun 1, 2020

SparkyAZ said:
Shoot it, modify it, hell just enjoy it!

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That is beautiful . Love the WCs commanders.

pistolgrips · Oct 1, 2020

One of my favorites- Wylie Clapp CCO. Maybe 5K rounds through it. Short smooth trigger and firing group mods, thinline Buffalo Horn stocks (NOT advertising — I make and sell a lot of custom made grips, mostly stag, buffalo horn, MOP and abalone.) These are made to carry and shoot.

awmp · Dec 3, 2020

I had one, one of the favorites to carry, not the favorite to shoot, I like the heavy steel in a Commander or Full size in 45acp. 9mm/38Super lightweight shines to carry and shoot. Just my view.