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unspellable · 05-17-2009, 10:39 AM

I bought a 1974 Commando new and had it for many years, then sold it. I still have occasional pangs over missing it. Contrary to the street wisdom it proved very reliable including the electrics. (And it did NOT leak oil!)

Note the S&B ballistics are listed for a 150 mm barrel, not a 100 mm barrel. It's not too hot. Both Luger cartridges are sensitive to barrel length and gain noticably in velocity as the barrel gets longer. As for wear on the pistol, the increased velocity is offset to some extent by the heavier barrel, keeping cannon (upper or slide) velocity within bounds.

05-17-2009, 10:39 AM	#6
unspellable User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 768 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	I bought a 1974 Commando new and had it for many years, then sold it. I still have occasional pangs over missing it. Contrary to the street wisdom it proved very reliable including the electrics. (And it did NOT leak oil!) Note the S&B ballistics are listed for a 150 mm barrel, not a 100 mm barrel. It's not too hot. Both Luger cartridges are sensitive to barrel length and gain noticably in velocity as the barrel gets longer. As for wear on the pistol, the increased velocity is offset to some extent by the heavier barrel, keeping cannon (upper or slide) velocity within bounds.