{"id":95865,"date":"2018-09-21T14:17:48","date_gmt":"2018-09-21T18:17:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=95865"},"modified":"2018-09-21T14:17:48","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T16:52:52","slug":"new-taurus-commander","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/new-taurus-commander\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Value Commander Size 1911 – New Taurus Handgun Packs Features at a Low Price"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Best<\/a>

Taurus’ new handgun follows a long line of Commander-sized 1911’s, and packs the features we’ve come to expect from modern firearms.<\/p><\/div>\n

In 1949, the armed forces of the United States put out a call for a new handgun. The M1911A1 had served American GIs faithfully in the Second World War, but the top brass wanted something smaller and lighter to issue to officers. Colt, Browning, FN, and Smith & Wesson put their hats in the ring for the contract to this new \u201cCommander\u201d-size handgun, but, as so often happens, military leaders reversed course and disbanded the project.<\/p>\n

Left with a stack of R&D bills and no fat government contract, Colt released the Commander 1911 to the civilian market chambered in 9mm, .38 Super, and 45ACP. It featured the same grip frame as the full-sized version with a smaller, 4.25-inch barrel and an aluminum frame. Four decades later, Colt released the Officer\u2019s 45ACP, an even smaller version of the original 1911 with a 3.5-inch barrel.<\/p>\n

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The aluminum framed Commander was nearly 16 ounces lighter than the original service model.<\/p><\/div>\n

Today, like Kleenex and Velcro, \u201cOfficer\u201d and \u201cCommander\u201d have become household names synonymous with a certain handgun style\u2014even when produced by a different company.<\/p>\n

Taurus USA has been manufacturing 1911\u2019s since 2005, and this year they released two new models based on Colt\u2019s legendary designs. The Officer<\/a> and Commander<\/a> are both chambered in 45ACP and offer consumers all the features of a modern 1911 without the modern price tag.<\/p>\n

Specs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Finish<\/strong>: Matte Black
\nCaliber<\/strong>: 45 ACP
\nGrips:<\/strong> Checkered Black
\nCapacity<\/strong>: 8 +1
\nWeight<\/strong>: 38 oz
\nBarrel Length<\/strong>: 4.20″
\nHeight<\/strong>: 5.8″
\nWidth<\/strong>: 1.25″
\nAction<\/strong>: SA
\nFront Sight<\/strong>: Novak Drift Adjustable
\nRear Sight<\/strong>: Novak Drift Adjustable
\nLength<\/strong>: 7.9″
\nSafety<\/strong>: Manual Safety
\nMSRP<\/strong>: $609.00<\/p>\n

Neither the Officer nor Commander are currently available in 9mm, though Taurus has 9mm\u2019s available in their line of full-sized 1911\u2019s<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Company History<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Taurus has been a major player in the U.S. commercial firearms market since the publicly-traded Brazilian company Forjas Taurus formed Taurus Holdings in 1982, which in turn formed Taurus International Manufacturing (also known as Taurus USA). Since then, the Miami-based Taurus USA has offered a variety of Brazilian-made revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, including the (in)famous Judge<\/a> and Raging Bull<\/a> revolvers.<\/p>\n

I know I\u2019m not alone when I say that I\u2019ve never been quite sure what to make of Taurus and their products. Some gun enthusiasts swear by them<\/a>; others\u2026 not so much. Their reputation took a hit earlier this year when they settled a class-action lawsuit and recalled<\/a> nine of their semi-auto pistol models. Still, it\u2019s tough to beat their prices, and for some folks a less-expensive Taurus is a heck of a lot better than nothing.<\/p>\n

First Impressions<\/strong><\/h1>\n
\"Best<\/a>

You can find better-quality Commanders, but at this price point, Taurus’ handgun is tough to beat.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cBetter than nothing\u201d isn\u2019t the highest praise, and I managed my expectations accordingly before getting my hands on Taurus\u2019 new offering. But I was pleasantly surprised to discover that, for the price point, the Commander represents a fantastic value for anyone looking for a 1911 in this size. At $450-$500 on the street<\/a>, the Commander fights well above its weight class by including features usually found on handguns at least $200 more expensive.<\/p>\n

A few of those additions are easy to spot. The Commander\u2019s blacked-out exterior is sharp, and the checkered grips provide a positive surface to control 45ACP recoil. The front and rear of the grips feature a rough, skateboard tape-like texturing, and the extended beaver tail also helps control recoil and protect your hands from slide bite. The enlarged, textured safety paddle is easy to disengage, the rounded hammer resembles that on the classic Colt Commander, and the mag release lets the magazine drop freely.<\/p>\n

\"Best<\/a>

The extended beaver tail helps control recoil, and the grip safety is molded for positive engagement.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Best<\/a>

Both the front and rear of the grip feature aggressive texturing that also helps control recoil from the 45 ACP.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The enlarged safety paddle allows for disengagement using a quick, natural motion. The safety and mag release are right-hand only.<\/p><\/div>\n

Both front and rear sights are dovetailed, allowing for easy replacement with Tritium or fiberoptic sights. But you might not need them. The three-dot Novak sights provide an easy-to-acquire sight picture, and their all-metal construction appears durable. The rear sight can also be adjusted for windage with the provided Allen wrench, which I found to be especially useful the first day at the range.<\/p>\n

The slide includes serrations on both the rear and the front, as well as a flared ejection port to help eject spent casings.<\/p>\n

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The rear sight is easy to adjust with the provided Allen wrench.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Best<\/a>

The slide features front and rear serrations as well as a slightly flared ejection port and an internal extractor.<\/p><\/div>\n

Other features are less obvious — and less obviously beneficial. Any time I test a 1911, I begin by checking how well the barrel and the barrel bushing fit together. Broadly speaking, a snug fit indicates good design and quality control. On an individual pistol, a good barrel-bushing fit increases accuracy. I tested the fit by depressing the recoil spring and attempting to turn the bushing by hand. It was easier to turn that I would like, but also consistent with other sub-$500 1911’s.<\/p>\n

The slide-to-frame fit mirrors the barrel-to-bushing fit. It\u2019s good, but I did feel the slightest bit of movement. Strange as it sounds, I take this as a good sign. The Taurus Commander is no Ed Brown, but it also isn\u2019t trying to be. No slide-to-frame movement would be cause for concern in a 1911 at this price point.<\/p>\n

\"Best<\/a>

The bushing-barrel fit isn’t the tightest, but the slide-frame fit only allows for the slightest movement.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Best<\/a>

The skeletonized trigger is a bit on the mushy side, but overall it works well.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Best<\/a>

If you’re dissatisfied with the stock trigger, a qualified gunsmith can improve it.<\/p><\/div>\n

The trigger is good\u2014not amazing, but certainly better than expected. It\u2019s skeletonized, includes an adjustable trigger stop, and features straight vertical texturing. It broke consistently at 6 pounds after 0.04 inches of pre-travel, but the break is a bit mushy. The out-of-the-box trigger will work for defensive purposes and target shooting, and a qualified gunsmith can easily modify the Series 80 clone mechanism for crispness and weight.<\/p>\n

Range Time<\/strong><\/h1>\n
\"Best<\/a>

Shooting the Taurus Commander was a pleasure.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Best<\/a>

The sight picture is great with sufficient light.<\/p><\/div>\n

After familiarizing myself with the handgun\u2019s features, I was excited to head out to the range. I began by acclimating myself to the gun on a man-sized steel plate from 10 yards out. I\u2019m no Jerry Miculek<\/a>, but I didn\u2019t have any trouble putting shots in the vital area in a timely manner. The Commander size is more difficult to control than a full-size 1911, but the texturized grip and the extended beaver tailed helped compensate for the 4.25-inch barrel and stout load.<\/p>\n

Those features were especially useful in the rapid-fire sequences. Aiming for a paper silhouette from the same distance, I loaded the magazine to full capacity (with one round already in the chamber) and pulled the trigger as fast as I could manage. The gun remained pleasant to shoot, and I didn\u2019t have trouble controlling shot placement beyond what rapid fire usually does to my group sizes.<\/p>\n

I conducted this test several times and experienced the gun\u2019s only malfunction during the first sequence. Though I didn\u2019t want to give the Commander an automatic pass, it\u2019s a well-known fact that John Browning\u2019s design requires a firm hand at the wheel. Making sure to keep a secure grip over the next three rapid-fire sequences, I didn\u2019t run into any additional issues throughout the course of my time at the range.<\/p>\n

Satisfied with the gun\u2019s handling and reliability, I moved on to accuracy testing from a bag at 10 and 25 yards. It\u2019s difficult to eliminate the human element in such a test, but I was satisfied with the groups I managed to shoot. I used Hornady\u2019s American Gunner 185g XTP as well as their Critical Duty+P 220g. I included group sizes below each image.<\/p>\n

\"Best<\/a>

Hornady Critical Duty, 10 yds, 1.9-inch group.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Best<\/a>

Hornady Critical Duty, 25 yds, 4.5-inch group.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Best<\/a>

Hornady American Gunner, 10 yds, 1.2-inch group.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Best<\/a>

Hornady American Gunner, 25 yds, 4.4-inch group.<\/p><\/div>\n

The Commander didn\u2019t produce match-grade accuracy, but it isn\u2019t a match-grade firearm. With the right hand at the trigger, it\u2019ll hit the vital area from 25 yards, which is exactly what it\u2019s designed to do. I\u2019d carry the Commander out of the box, but a trigger job would shrink those groups and make it that much more fun to shoot.<\/p>\n

Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h1>\n

While Taurus\u2019 reputation has admittedly had its ups and downs, the Commander uses a tried-and-true design, tuned and perfected over the last 30 years by dozens of companies. Manufacturing quality varies from company to company, of course, but Taurus isn’t reinventing the wheel. They\u2019re taking advantage of modern manufacturing technology to offer a feature-rich 1911 for just a little bit more than you\u2019d pay for a basic GI 1911<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Is it perfect? No. But it\u2019s reliable, easy to shoot, accurate enough to get the job done, and good-looking to boot. For $450, that\u2019s not a bad deal. In fact, if you\u2019re in the market for a Commander-sized 1911, it might just be the best deal on the market.<\/p>\n

***Shop GunsAmerica for your next Taurus 1911***<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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