Returned to the line was the original Commander in two versions (9 mm Luger and .45 ACP), and new models included the Colt Combat Unit Gun and Colt Rail Gun.

Christened the Lightweight Commander and available in 9 mm, .38 Super as well as .45 ACP, it proved a welcome addition to the 1911 family.

As with the other 1911s in test, we went with a full-sized Government model in .45 ACP, though it can be had in Commander (4.25-inch barrel) and Compact (4-inch barrel) trim, and in 9mm as well. The ...