Colt Commander 1911 "Full Review" by Airgun Detectives

For 2022, Airgun Detectives has a new "1911 Series" in which we will feature a different 1911 model airgun every month. Today we are featuring the Colt Commander 1911 Co2 .177 Cal BB Pistol by Umarex. We give you a close-up look and show you the performance. Is this a "Commander?" #staytunedforairgundetectives
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[@georgegandara6054]

Always waiting for the 1911 reviews, I was surprised how accurate it shoots for being a bb pistol, no matter the negative aspects its a good co2 gun , thanks again

[@AirgunDetectives]

Hi George, if you noticed I was even a bit surprised at the accuracy...maybe it had to do with my custom paint job 😉👍

[@georgegandara6054]

Yeah🤣

[@dingzac1988]

I bought this pistol days ago after watched your review . No disappointment, really impressed and happy with it. Nice quality, beautiful silver barrel, powerful recoil, accurate, and full metal! Magazine design is nice too super easy to use.

[@georgeloveless4176]

I'm a proud owner of one of these and I gotta say its very well made. My only complaint is that I'd like to see it have a bit more velocity, but overall it's a great airpistol. And I'm a newer subscriber to your channel...I really enjoy your reviews and your very good at breaking these things down and giving us the important info we need. Thanks for your work, its appreciated. Thank you!

[@AirgunDetectives]

George, welcome! I appreciate you watching and thank you for leaving comments. The blowback takes away a bit from the velocity. But, they are still the most authentic 1911 sttles. I will show you a couple of custom mods I did that increased the velocity in a future 1911 video. Happy Shooting 👍

[@edmusick7794]

The KWC 1911s are the absolute best! Thank you for the 1911 series of videos, you rock my friend!

[@AirgunDetectives]

Ed, I greatly appreciate you watching! Happy Shooting 👍🏻 😉

[@tomvawter4531]

Nice review! You sold me on it. I will definitely get one soon. It is a well engineered pistol.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Happy Shooting!👍🏻

[@danriley5848]

A fantastic and thorough analysis as always.

[@TheRiddimselecta]

I prolly mentioned this before, but your channel really helped in making my first 1911 purchase. I went with the Sig ‘We The People’. Its a true beauty, and so much fun to shoot. I also love how solid it feels it my hands.

[@TacticalJackalope]

Oooh, I've been eyeing that Emperor Scorpion in FDE.

[@TheRiddimselecta]

@@TacticalJackalope the Emperor is a beautiful gun too

[@nlmeireles5109]

Hi JC, what a fantastic job you did on this Colt Commander. It is really a pity that the original measurements were not respected in this replica.I didn't know that detail. But I like this model anyway, and its performance. a good trigger makes all the difference. Great review as always. Have a good weekend, all the best.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Hello my friend! How are all the 4 legged children? You need to send me some updated photos! Have a nice weekend!

[@stevenhorney7735]

Thanks for your reviews; I always look forward to your postings! I have the Remington version of this 1911. It's a nice shooter and very realistic. Being a mil-spec copy, the sights are sort of marginal, but a bit of nail polish on the front helps a lot.

[@AirgunDetectives]

The nail polish does wonders! Thanks for tuning in and I appreciate your comments 👍

[@Ugasgit90]

Hi JC, brilliant review as always, what a magnificent pistol!, hope your keeping safe, all the best 🇬🇧 🇺🇲 👍.

[@AirgunDetectives]

I really appreciate you watching and thank you for taking the time to leave comments. 👍

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

Thanks for the review . Jc I couldn’t open any of your product links ?

[@AirgunDetectives]

Peter...thank you..I just finished upgrading the links.

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

@@AirgunDetectives thanks JC .

[@Desperado3248]

This was my first 1911 co2 pistol. Very nice but it once again reveals how Umarex doesn’t take advantage of the Colt name, and falls short in their US offerings. First it would be nice to have a true Series 70 4 1/4 inch barrel Commander. This pistol is more of the Combat Government version. They also should offer a true Series 70 Government version as is offered in Europe., and a target sighted Colt Gold Cup. My favorites are two limited versions. The Combat Vet and the WW2 Commemorative. There is certainly a market for a WW2 parkerized Colt 1911A1 as a regular offering. Nice shooting with your Commander.

[@chriswedgworth]

Great looking pistol

[@smacksmack5976]

My favorite bb gun

[@cyrusshellard3905]

I'd definitely give it 4 stars JC. Beautiful custom job on yours 👍🏻 you can't beat a 1911, always has been my favourite handgun. I need 1 of those extended mags! Which 1 are you reviewing next? Cyrus.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Hi Cyrus, I don't know what's up next...? I still have many to choose from... #staytunedforairgundetectives

[@cyrusshellard3905]

@@AirgunDetectives Hopefully very soon mate, always enjoy your vids brother

[@Aaron-us5iu]

I said I would never order another co2 gun after the way my Glock and my XDM sit there useless. But I wanted a 1911 in the collection even if all I can do with it is take it out and fidget with it while watching Hickok 45 on Sundays 🤣

[@eyefire979]

Well I knew I found my Air-gun the moment I saw it.

[@TacticalJackalope]

Thanks for sharing this review JC! Having worked in manufacturing and marketing for a long time. It makes me wonder if there was a disconnect or a lack of communication with the OEM about the barrel length. By the time it went into production it probably would have cost too much to retool after they discovered it. Here's a question, what happends to KWC if China invades Taiwan? No more replica guns temporarily? forever? who knows......

[@AirgunDetectives]

Good point!! and they do make the best replica airguns there...I guess the value would drastically increase on these👍

[@williamarmstrong392]

Great review, JC . The full blowback looks good also !!

[@LowkeyAirgunner]

Looks like a decent pistol! I am not fan of the white writing but I do like your customizations

[@pipodelvalle4044]

Hi from Argentina. Congratulations for your page. I will try to see if the Swiss Arms 1911 pistol magazine works fine in my Tanfoglio Witness 1911. I was trying to find a new magazine for my Tanfoglio and is not easy in this country. Thank´s.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Thank you for watching 😉

[@gmanneod8085]

Great review as always JC. Looking forward to your review of the NEW, pellet version, Glock 17 Gen 5. Coming SOON?

[@AirgunDetectives]

Thanks Buddy! Have a great weekend!!

[@benvanwade1096]

Hi J.C Hope you are all do well, loving these 1911 reviews that pistol is very accurate where were you aiming? we all know you are a great shot 😉

[@AirgunDetectives]

This one pretty much shot at point of aim! I was actually a bit surprised with the accuracy. These KWC frames are the best!

[@Graybart]

Liked your review and want to customise one of my 1911s....but what kind of paint did you use?

[@davidcarter7310]

Excellent review 👍

[@danbeltran4050]

Great review 👍🏽,you should do the Swiss arms 1911 next.

[@domeain]

What grit sandpaper and paint brand did you use to remove the white writing? Looks great

[@AirgunDetectives]

400 Wet & Dry and Krylon Flat Black😉👍

[@domeain]

@@AirgunDetectives Awesome. Thanks for the info. Much appreciated

[@YDCFF_]

As you know I'm a huge 1911 fan. It would be nice if they offered this as a pellet gun. I like that it's field stripable. On another note: I know you've used a lot of different optics. Do you think it would be ok for me to use a Firefield Tactical 3-12x40 AO IR scope on a break barrel? I only want an inexpensive optic with an adjustable objective for this rifle.

[@AirgunDetectives]

It really depends on the breakbarrel rifle and how heavy the recoil is. I have destroyed almost every model and style of scope with various breakbarrel rifles. That being said, I have had a few scopes surprise me and hold up. This was both expensive and inexpensive models. The less harsh the recoil the better chance the scope survives. For $80.00 I would try it.

[@YDCFF_]

@@AirgunDetectives Thanks bro. It's the Ruger I tuned (You told me where to order a spring). I went with a slightly longer spring. Now she performs like a magnum. I'll give it a shot.

[@kyles5513]

Man I've seen other people review this gun and their accuracy tests at 30 feet are horrible, then I watch this and realize they all just can't shoot haha. Definitely gonna order this gun mostly for the fun factor, because that thing looks like a lot of fun.

[@garydean1983]

I like the color combinations

[@chrisreilly4006]

Hey JC. Thank you for this review I have been looking into an air pistol for fun, and the one I want is a Walter that’s almost 300 dollars lol. This looks very high quality. Consistent too. Off subject but... I want to purchase your trigger screw for the Gamo Urban. My question is, is all I have to do is take the stock screw out and put your screw in? Or is more required to install it? I know it might seem like a dumb question but, sometimes taking a screw out can loosen other things you do not want loose. Thank you again JC!

[@dingzac1988]

One question: with a brand new CO2 cartridge, first 4 shots was lock back. What is going on and how to fix the problem?

[@tunyaist]

How did you remive the white warning label?

[@chainde2396]

Great job. How did you polish the trigger and all the other parts ???

[@AirgunDetectives]

Took it apart and did a lot of polishing!

[@chainde2396]

@@AirgunDetectives So they just polish up nice after you get power coat off and sand the shit out of them ?

[@jameshouseholder1276]

What can you use to get rid of the white writing on the slide?

[@HenryHearse]

if you had to choose between the colt commander bb and the colt government pellet, which would you choose?

[@Matt-yi2ir]

Great review please do a review on the chiappa rhino

[@dawsonparker664]

do you think you can do a review on the diana chaser rifle kit?

[@sixtoraulrauda6041]

Hola la mía Presento un problema el cual no percuta " la aguja " no toca la válvula del cargador

[@erkashbee6504]

My 1911 Colt special combat has lost power and only one year old, Can you help?

[@rfengr00]

How many shots do you get off one CO2 cartridge?

[@russellurwin7396]

Any way to adding a red dot, does the rear sight drift out to allow a custom rail ? Russell

[@AirgunDetectives]

Russel, Not on this one....Just pick up a Barra 1911 they have the front rail mount. It is the same foundation but then you have accessory options.

[@gumbystown]

Which co2 powered 1911 that shoots pellets that is accurate do you recommend

[@dakotahrickard]

I know I could probably (eventually) find this through Google, but is the list of KWC guns you gave us the full or at least nearly the full list? I'm a terrible Googler, so I thought I'd ask. I'm looking to buy a 1911 replica to practice and plink, and I want what seems to be the best platform. If this is the best plaform, it then comes down (I think) to esthetics. In that case, I'd love to know all my options. Do you have a favorite stock KWC? I ask about stock because frankly I'm not very handy, myself, so I don't want to count on being able to customize.

[@AirgunDetectives]

There may be a couple of more. In fact next month I'll feature another 1911 and I name off the KWC models again. I just purchased a new one, which I didn't have, and I really like it. You can't go wrong with any of the KWC's. #staytuneforairgundetectives. I think the one I will feature next month would be perfect for you. You can email me at [e-mail] and I can give you some info. I just don't want to put the info out there and spoil the episode. 👍

[@dakotahrickard]

I got the Springfield a couple of months ago. It is totally worth the money. Thanks again for your help. Question: are all the KWC 1911s 5-inch? Does anyone make an officer or commander size?

[@digital_junkie431]

I have M45 CQBP government. Is this the same gun as in video or not?

[@AirgunDetectives]

Completely different gun. Look at the difference in the magazines. CQBP is a partial blowback. 😉

[@digital_junkie431]

@@AirgunDetectives Magazines looks 1:1 the same. I figured out there's two different types of M45 CQBP. Here is the gun I have, it's different than the M45 what you have reviewed already, hope you have time to test this version also some day. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/rH27kIywqZh3hdU

[@aidancarranza9510]

Question, do these guns ship to California?

[@esbolenlocos]

My commander starting leaking co2 gas????I never tighten it to tite?I bought another clip n same thing😡😡😡😡😡

[@TheHeat55]

Hi JC, great video once more. Does the mag for this gun have a locking spring follower ? I've got a few pistols that don't and I just wind up not using them as much due to the lack of unbroken nails. Anyway, no follower lock and the fact that it doesn't have an adjustable rear sight are deal breakers for me. I was surprised by this one's accuracy, but these guns are made quickly so the next one may not shoot straight. If you don't have a rail, you've got a brick. Thanks' again :-)

[@AirgunDetectives]

Same mag as the others, the spring follower does lock open. These, like the other KWC foundation, are by far the most realistic 1911's. Happy Shooting 👍

[@TheHeat55]

Thank's JC.:-)