I was browsing the Interwebs and spotted this two-toned Lightweight Commander clone. It is a bargain. My first thought, when I opened the box at the shop, was, “Is it 1980 again?” The Aviator looks like a lightly customized Colt of that era, with a white-colored frame, tall sights, and black rubber grips.
The sights are nicely visible, and the trigger is surprisingly good. The finish on the frame isn't slick, which means the front strap gives you a little bit of purchase and doesn't try to squirm out of your hand. Thumb safety is the 1970s Colt style, not extended, but not just a little nub, either. The magazine well has a slight bevel on it. Mine came with two Mec-Gar 7 round magazines, which appear to be set up for feeding JHPs.
I after I picked it up at the shop, I took it home and lubed it, as it arrived rather dry. I dashed off to the local shooting spot as the sun was setting and ran two magazines of factory 230 gr. FMJ through it, with no malfunctions. The sights were on target at 25 yards and accuracy looks promising. Fired cases were not mangled, and in fact didn’t even have a mouth dent. I like it.
P.S. Yes, it's made in Turkey, which accounts for its low price. Not to get political, but Turkey has been straddling the fence between the USA and Russia for a while now. I wouldn't be surprised if Washington abruptly shuts off sporting arms and ammo imports from Turkey, like they did to Russia and China. Get it while you can.