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Most every (4.25" barrel) Commander sized pistol I've seen all carry a barrel bushing; but not all as a few select manf do use a bull barrel. Now compact or (4.0" or less) Officer sized 1911 platforms mostly use what is called a "bull barrel" which by design locate the barrel in the slide like a funnel fitting inside of a funnel, this system works very well too. I have a Commander (4.25" barrel) with a bull barrel and no barrel bushing.
Alan. Rock Island Armory has the RIA_51417 Model : ---- https://www.keelyarms.com/product_p/ria_51417.htm ----- (It is in stock here): https://anthonysfirearmwarehouse.com/store/ria-1911-45acp-midsize-gi-4-25-8rd-133331/
Most every (4.25" barrel) Commander sized pistol I've seen all carry a barrel bushing; but not all as a few select manf do use a bull barrel. Now compact or (4.0" or less) Officer sized 1911 platforms mostly use what is called a "bull barrel" which by design locate the barrel in the slide like a funnel fitting inside of a funnel, this system works very well too. I have a Commander (4.25" barrel) with a bull barrel and no barrel bushing. Rock Island Armory has the RIA_51417 Model : ---- keelyarms.com/product_p/ria_51417.htm ----- (It is in stock here): https://anthonysfirearmwarehouse.com/store/ria-1911-45acp-midsize-gi-4-25-8rd-133331/
IT appears the Rock Island TAC Model might fit that description, but it is out of stock right now at Buds. https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/716006973/Firearms/Handguns/Rock+Island+Armory/Rock+Island+Armory+51488+TAC+2011+VZ+Midsize+8%2B1+45ACP+4.25 It should be in that price range too. You can use the "notify me" button and Buds will send an email when the pistol is back in stock. Of try Chamnpion Firearms web site for that. Search with the 51488 model number. Seems they have one now at $615.
Alan - I almost forgot. check out the Springfield Range Officer 4" models. They have bull barrels, no bushing, and are very nice guns. Available in .45 and 9mm ,a and fright about int he price range you are looking for. i have one and it is a great shooter. Has probably 3000 rounds through it, and nary a problem whatsoever. Their Customer Service is superb, too, if you ever need it. The Range Officer champion models have an allow frame, and are lighter than the standard steel framed models. You won;t regret getting a Springfield Range Officer Champion. https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/24276/springfield_range_officer_champion_45acp
Kimber Pro Carry, Desert Eagle 1911 Commander, Rock Island, Springfield R.O. Champion. In that price range, that's about it.
the 4 inch barrel make it tough as most officers model 1911s have a 3.5 inch barrel look at Kimber and springfield (Ria is a 3.5)
