10mm eclipse, should I make it a commander?

[Dirt5track]

I have a Kimber eclipse in 10mm and would love to have a commander in 10mm. I live in California so the option of buying one new is off the table. Would you guys start with a kimber on a build like this or a cheaper frame? My end desire is to make an awesome commander carry cut/bobbed ccw pistol. Your advice is appreciated.

[Wolfie]

I would never cut down my Kimber Eclipse.

[Dave84]

I would never cut down my Kimber Eclipse.

+1 on that. Buy a commander sized gun.

[sqlbullet]

Uh...

Since a commander a common frame with a Gov model, this is really just a new top end, not chopping anything.

Yeah, order up a commander slide and barrel and GYS. 

E-sarco has NOS para slides in 40/10mm right now.  Might be able to get a deal on a commander length.  I don't know if it would interface with your swartz firing pin safety.  Assuming the engagement pin is the same place on the slide it should work just fine though.

http://www.e-sarcoinc.com/paraordnanceslides.aspx

[Dirt5track]

There is only one commander with a ramped frame on the commi list and it's a kimber in 38 super. The cut would be on the grip to make it easier to carry. I should also add I have a g20, g29, and a ria 1911 double stack in 40/10mm with a full length dust cover and rail. I appreciate the thoughts.

[sqlbullet]

Cut to the grip...As in bobtail or actually shortening the grip to make a CCO style gun?

[Dirt5track]

I want to make it a bob tail like the Dan Wesson cbob

[sqlbullet]

Get you some.  Living in California, this is about your best bet.