Commander style hammer for 1911 Government

[Four Fingers of Death]

I have several Colt 1911s and am about to get a Remington R1. I prefer the look of the original style Commander hammer and would like to fit out my three Colts and my Remington with them. I can only seem to find the modern style Commander hammers unfortunately.

Can anyone advise who markets this style of hammer?

The fact that the spur hammers bite chunks out of me is also a factor.

This is my taste in 1911s:

Blued
Plain slide serrations at 90 degrees to slide, as per original
Commander style hammer
Arched mainspring housing
Double Diamond walnut grips.

Apart from the grips, this one fits the bill and I am currently negotiating to swap my SS Series80 38Super for a unfired (I'll soon fix that!) blued Delta Elite ( I might have to pony up with a few dollars). It is like this one:

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k228/4fingermick/Colt%20Delta%20Elite%2010mm_zps2scuum8a.jpg (http://s89.photobucket.com/user/4fingermick/media/Colt%20Delta%20Elite%2010mm_zps2scuum8a.jpg.html)

This is my 38Super:


http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k228/4fingermick/Handguns/MicksSeries80Colt38SuperAuto1.jpg (http://s89.photobucket.com/user/4fingermick/media/Handguns/MicksSeries80Colt38SuperAuto1.jpg.html)

[DougGuy]

You can easily find the Commander shaped hammers, most are skeletonized or lightened with an oblong hole instead of the conventional "Rowell Spur" of the original Commanders.

Here is a listing with 5 original Colt's Firearms Series 70 Commander Hammers.. With the exact spur you desire:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1911-Colt-Series-70-Commander-Hammer-/201638232969?hash=item2ef2934389:g:P4cAAOSw41xXOmt F

[Four Fingers of Death]

Thanks, it seems that they all have 'does not ship to Australia.'

I will have to order through the Colt importer I think.

[Ithaca Gunner]

Maybe try Brownells, they have one or two listed, but I don't know if they ship to Australia.

[pietro]

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I bought (from CA) & fitted a Caspian Arms Commander-style rowel hammer (no elongated hole) to my Remington 1911R1.

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http://photosbydon.smugmug.com/photos/1130576478_rqdRJ-L.jpg


The CA hammer dropped right in, but the slide wouldn't cycle during hand testing - it was limited by the hammer limiting on the top of the hump of the issue grip safety.

I removed the grip safety, ground the offending hump "off" with a slight radius, cold blued & re-installed everything.

No other mods or adjustments, through about 1500 rounds so far, with an excellent trigger pull (on MY gun). YMMV.

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[DougGuy]

Thanks, it seems that they all have 'does not ship to Australia.'

I will have to order through the Colt importer I think.

My bad I did not see you were from down under. Yes it is a violation of federal law to ship any firearm parts out of the US unless you are an exporter.

[Four Fingers of Death]

It is a bit frustrating, pick up the phone or get on the net, flash the plastic and you can buy the gun, no problems at all, but getting parts for it is a huge PITA.

[Four Fingers of Death]

HaHa, I found a new Wilson Old style Commander hammer downstairs along with a lot of other 1911 tune up bits! I'd forgotten about them. Problem solved for one gun at least.

[Der Gebirgsjager]

It sounds like the solution to you problem is to pick up a hammer that is already there. Are there gun shows in Australia? Here, it's not difficult to find parts at shows, but unless they're new in the original packaging one must inspect them closely for wear/repair/defects. Perhaps you could find another shooter who owns a pistol with the hammer you want and arrange a swap. It helps to advertise, so maybe a 3x5 card on the local club's bulletin board, etc.?

I know what you mean about the hammer bite. My original 1911 would draw blood after half a box of cartridges every time I fired it. Changed out the original hammer for a commander-type hammer. It still bites, but not as bad. On the other hand, I have a 1911-A1 with the issue hammer that doesn't bite, and several other 1911-A1 types (like an AMT Hardballer) with the issue type hammer that don't bite. Just some slight dimensional difference there. When one examines them all very closely there are several issue type hammers with subtle shape differences.

Hope you find what you want/need.

[Four Fingers of Death]

I get bits chopped out of me whenever I use my 45ACP R1 Remington. I want to use it in Wild Bunch, so I am sort of stuck with the spur hammer. I'm thinking of either shortening it or placing a small cut across the top of the spur, bending the spur up and welding it which should give more clearance.

I have been sans 45ACP ammo for sometime and too slack to load, but I just loaded up a storm and will re-examine the issue.

[Texas by God]

It's amazing how much difference 1/8" trimmed from my Ballester Molina hammer spur made. No bite no more. And it looks fine.
But glad to hear you found one in your goody stash!

[Artful]

You can "bob" the commander spur as well
Ala Detonics Mark 4
https://i1.wp.com/img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/PWhite777/Dmark4.jpg

[Four Fingers of Death]

It's amazing how much difference 1/8" trimmed from my Ballester Molina hammer spur made. No bite no more. And it looks fine.
But glad to hear you found one in your goody stash!
The one I found in ,y goody stash will go on my 9mm, but the R1 will get the spur hammer shortened. It is to be used for Wild Bunch Traditional and the rules state spur hammer only.

[robertbank]

Thanks, it seems that they all have 'does not ship to Australia.'

I will have to order through the Colt importer I think.

Hey in the future remember this post. Brownells ships to Canada for parts under $100US. We ship to our Aussie friend via Canada Post. Consider that next time you need something strange.

Take Care

Bob

[Four Fingers of Death]

Hey in the future remember this post. Brownells ships to Canada for parts under $100US. We ship to our Aussie friend via Canada Post. Consider that next time you need something strange.

Take Care

Bob

Thanks for that, but we have a Brownells agent or dealer here apparently. They will order the stuff in for us. I haven't used them yet, I only found out about them a few months ago. I don't think they crry a great stock, just do a monthly order it seems.

I need a hammer nose for my Model 10 and some spacers for my Series 80 1911s to convert them to Series 70s, so I must try them.

Thanks.