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I was looking to get a colt 1911 just because of their history. Newer competition models series 70's I believe.

What are everyone's thoughts if us euse or own them?
 
Posts: 1746 | Location: Central Florida | Registered: August 08, 2008Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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I bought a basic model a couple years ago, the O1991 (80 series).

It's just a range toy to have a 1911, so I really didn't care what series it was.

Quality is very nice.
 
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I have one. Well made with a very nice trigger. It is accurate and reliable, right out of the box. The flat black finish is nicely done.

And I got it for less than $1K OTD. A lot of gun for the money. Regards 18DAI


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I had the one with the blue Colt grips in 45. I miss that gun something bad. I will eventually have another one soon.

It was very heavy, which killed any recoil. Very accurate as well.
 
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I've owned my share of Colts and other 1911 type pistols. IMHO, the Competition models are overall nice pistols, and a good value for the money. Colt quality,good sights, extended safety,beavertail, etc. Now if I were in the market, and wanted a caliber other than .45 ACP, I'd likely go with a pistol with ramped barrel.....ymmv


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Posts: 1561 | Location: Under the Tonto Rim | Registered: August 18, 2003Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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I agree with the other forum members that these Comp models are great value and solid shooters. I would like to mention that if you go the 9mm route, some owners have swapped out the guide rod and spring for a lighter weight. My father's didn't cycle great but once I ditched the dual recoil it has been flawless the past 500 rnds. My buddy has the same Colt and never had an issue with the origna recoil assembly.
 
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I love my new Colt Wiley Clapp Lightweight Commander in 45 ACP!

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I have a M45A1 with the Ion Bond DLC coating. So (edit) no (/edit) signs of trouble to date and I like it a lot, but I do need to exercise this Colt a lot more than I currently do. It deserves that.

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The first gun I ever bought myself was a plain jane Colt series 80 M1991A1 and it has been a great gun.




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Recently got a Colt Combat Unit 9mm rail Gun. It’s been great so far.

Less happy with my Wiley Clapp Govt Model bought about two years ago. Shot ok but had the slide stop break locking up the gun. Colt fixed it but when it came back it had ejection issues it didn’t have before (Brass to the face). It also had the brass rod for the brass bead font sight walk out under recoil.
 
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I think the newer Colt guns are great , I have a few and they are flawless.
 
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They still rattle and still don't have checkering and any undercut on the frame.

They still have the name though.

Bob


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They still rattle and still don't have checkering and any undercut on the frame.

They still have the name though.

Bob


The Wiley Clapp has excellent checkering and an undercut trigger guard. The grip safety does rattle though.
 
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I love my new Colt Wiley Clapp Lightweight Commander in 45 ACP!

I guess it's just me, but certain product names just turn me off, despite what the product is. Like 'Muscle Milk'...that just sounds gross.

Well, it's the same with that model. No offense the aforementioned gunwriter, but the idea of having a gun with than name shys me off.

"Hey man, what model Colt 1911 ya' got there?"
"I got the Clapp!"


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I've had a lot of Colts over the years, standard, gold cup, commander, Deltas, etc. I handled a new one at the shop, if I have an influx of cash I'd buy one and wring it out. The quality still seems to be there. The blued model was handsome, I'd go stainless.


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None of mine stay stock. However, in the opinion of several top-name pistolsmiths who have built mine, the NRM (new roll mark) Colts are the best made in the last 30-40 years. Better dimensions, better materials.


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Posts: 162 | Location: Hendersonville, NC | Registered: November 05, 2003Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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I am a Sig guy with two Colt's. A Colt 1911 WC Govt. 45acp & a Colt MK IV 70 CS 45acp. The WC i bought two years ago and the MK two weeks ago (big bucks) Smile. They bought shoot great.
 
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The pics are sweet. Glad to hear the quality is there. I’m looking at blued model and the opinions help.
 
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Originally posted by Ogie:
I love my new Colt Wiley Clapp Lightweight Commander in 45 ACP!

I guess it's just me, but certain product names just turn me off, despite what the product is. Like 'Muscle Milk'...that just sounds gross.

Well, it's the same with that model. No offense the aforementioned gunwriter, but the idea of having a gun with than name shys me off.

"Hey man, what model Colt 1911 ya' got there?"
"I got the Clapp!"


It doesn't bother me. It's not much different from names like Ed Brown "Special Forces" or Les Baer "Kobra Carry."
 
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I am pleased my my series 80 9mm Commander, series 80 9mm Government, Series 80 45 Commander and WWI reproduction.

The WWI did go back to Colt (on their dime) for a trigger adjustment (it rattled), extractor tensioning and 1 other minor issue I now forget. It was returned with issues corrected.

I have another Series 80, this time a Hatch Green .45 Government on lay-away.

You could say I like them.

Othoh my 2-tone Kimber Government 45 has been great out of the box too.

If I wasn’t drooling over a USC .45 Carbine and Sig C3 navy (or army) I would consider yet another Colt after Mr. Hatch Green is paid off.
 
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