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CT9 gonna take over for Colt....for a while maybe.

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    CT9 gonna take over for Colt....for a while maybe.

    My Colt Commander 45 had been my bedside handgun for years. Carpal Tunnel and surgery on right hand made me go lefty and 9mm for 5-6 mos. Since my new CT9 has been 100% through 300+ rds (except for one mag not liking DPX which is fixed now), I decided to see how I'd do with the CT9 and the Commander today. Only 50 rds through the Commander and my wrist, hand and trigger finger were hurting. I hadn't fired it since last fall and my shooting showed it. The target in the photo was about as good as I could do. While loading Kahr mags (with an UpLULA), hand got a little better. 50rds + another mag of DPX through the CT9 was a pleasure after the Commander. All shots on paper plates out to 25 yds and more accurate on fast shooting. So I think the Commander, much as I hate it, is temporarily (I hope) retired. I have a number of high cap 9s but they are all DA/SA or DAO so the DA triggers are a bit of a problem.

    The CT9 has given me the same confidence in reliability/shootability as my CW9s and CM9. With those three loaded with CorBon 115+P DPX, I don't feel too unprotected. But I do love that Commander!
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    Ok, I'll take the Commander. You can PM me for shipping instructions. It needs love and I'm just the guy to supply it. I offer this as a public service.

    My hands are circling the drain too but I won't even consider the day I have to carry anything but a 45.

    Crap, just reread and saw the last line "I do love the Commander". Sh!t....
    http://bawanna45.wix.com/bawannas-grip-emporium#!
    In Memory of Paul "Dietrich" Stines.
    Dad: Say something nice to your cousin Shirley
    Dietrich: For a fat girl you sure don't sweat much.
    Cue sound of Head slap.

    RIP Muggsy & TMan

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    • #3
      Thank you for the kind offer! It's only been 5 mos since the surgery and the Doc said to give it a year so I'll hang on to the Commander a wee bit longer. It's the gun I used to take to the range when I was shooting with others and wanted to look good. Now it hurts to shoot it.

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      • #4
        Sometimes it's painful to look cool, but looking cool is everything to me. I swallow the pain.

        We'll talk again in 7 months and hopefully we'll forget what this was all about.
        http://bawanna45.wix.com/bawannas-grip-emporium#!
        In Memory of Paul "Dietrich" Stines.
        Dad: Say something nice to your cousin Shirley
        Dietrich: For a fat girl you sure don't sweat much.
        Cue sound of Head slap.

        RIP Muggsy & TMan

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        • #5
          Nice shooting. The CT9 goes for $291.00.

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          • #6
            Mine was priced $285+tax but I ended up trading two KelTecs even for it. Thought that was a good trade since I couldn't pull trigger on one and barely the other.

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            • #7
              When you use the Commander you only need one shot. How painful can that be to the shooter.
              Never trust anyone who doesn't trust you to own a gun.

              Life Member - NRA
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              • #8
                Originally posted by muggsy View Post
                When you use the Commander you only need one shot. How painful can that be to the shooter.
                Can't argue with that. I have 4 1911s and a 45 Witness and plan to keep em if I have to do most shooting left handed!

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                • #9
                  Quit posting gun pics. It makes me want more.
                  The only thing better than having all the guns and ammo you'd ever need would be being able to shoot it all off the back porch.

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                  • #10
                    Better get your cheap CT9's while you can.

                    Kahr was giving special introductory pricing to its dealers, but that seems to have ended.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by forestranger View Post
                      . . . So I think the Commander, much as I hate it, is temporarily (I hope) retired.

                      But I do love that Commander!
                      If you have the opportunity, try some of this ammunition. The recoil reduction makes it worth seeking out. Admittedly, any 185 grain 45 ACP ammo will be softer shooting than 230 grain ball, which is why the IDPA and IPSC guys like it for matches.

                      However, this Federal stuff is usually reasonably priced (in my experience) and very accurate in my CBOB.



                      At least get some as an occasional treat even if you stick with 9mm for personal defense.

                      Best of luck, sir!
                      It would be so nice if something made sense for a change.
                      -- Alice in Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by TucsonMTB View Post
                        If you have the opportunity, try some of this ammunition. The recoil reduction makes it worth seeking out. Admittedly, any 185 grain 45 ACP ammo will be softer shooting than 230 grain ball, which is why the IDPA and IPSC guys like it for matches.

                        However, this Federal stuff is usually reasonably priced (in my experience) and very accurate in my CBOB.



                        At least get some as an occasional treat even if you stick with 9mm for personal defense.

                        Best of luck, sir!
                        All my practice / self defence ammo is 230 gr except some 185 +P Golden Saber but I'll keep my eye out for some.

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                        • #13
                          Now you have a Purdy 1911 for special events and bbq's and a practical working pistol for carry. You know you can't just have one kahr.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by hardluk1 View Post
                            Now you have a Purdy 1911 for special events and bbq's and a practical working pistol for carry. You know you can't just have one kahr.
                            Oh yeah! Kahrs have gotten as contagious to me as 1911s. Got all three Kahr sizes now and this right hand makes me glad they're all 9mm cause I can shoot 'em without pain.

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                            • #15
                              I need to payoff my layaway at Buds soon to get the CT9 in my hands. My CT45 needs a mate
                              MY KAHR's

                              K9
                              CW9
                              CT9
                              CW380
                              CT45

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