Colt Combat Commander 9mm to .45 Conversion

[dalerush73]

I have a Colt Combat Commander LW in 9mm and I wanted to know if there was a way to convert it to .45 ACP and what all parts would it take? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks All,
Dale

 

[Bluedragon]

I would imagine you would need a slide, barrel, and the magazine. But given your gun is made for 9mm the frame might not hold up to 45acp.

 

[451_Detonics]

Would also have to install a new ejector. The Colt lightweight Commanders in 9mm aren't all that common, I would imagine you could sell it and have more than enough for a Colt Commander in 45.

 

[antdog/zook]

what is that gun worth? selling it?

 

[Colt556]

You would need slide, bbl, recoil spring, mag and ejector. It's much easier to make it a .38 Super. All you'd need is a bbl and mag. It would be easier to trade it for a .45 if that's what you wanted but I'd either carry it as a 9mm or most likely turn it into a .38 Super. Nine rounds of .38 Super is plenty for defensive purposes.

 

[ghitch75]

yes i would change it to super too..or just buy a 45ACP...1968 LWC SUPER 38.....

 

[dalerush73]

Thanks to everyone for their input and advice. After thinking about it for awhile I realized that its the only 9mm I own and since I also have a US Military M1911 that works well, I think I'll just update it to bring back to new condition, however its not far from it now. I also own a Remington Rand military 1911A1 .45 and a .22 LR conversion for it. In all I have 17 handguns, 16 shotguns, and 11 rifles. I may be posting some pics of some of them soon as I look to possibly sell some of them.
Reply with any comments or questions regarding my small collection.

Thanks again,
Dale