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August 09, 2019, 11:47 AM
CandyMan.45
Colt 1911 "Dragon" .38 Super... what the
F ?!

https://grabagun.com/colt-fire...38-super-5-engr.html

Just got this in an email blast and was like:

1. why and what the distributor was thinking commissioning this.

2. Who is there targeted demographic for this ?

3. Am I the only 1 that thinks it's gaudy & Fugly rolled into 1 ?!
August 09, 2019, 11:58 AM
BBMW
This is gun as display piece. None of these will ever be fired. I consider this concept to be a mistake. But there are people who like them. They may have collectible value.
August 09, 2019, 12:07 PM
mbinky
Colt makes A LOT of ornate guns like that in 38 Super. I almost bought one about 6 years ago, looked pretty tasteful, and the price wasn't too bad at about $1800. Well last time I looked they were all going for over $4500. The Colt 38 Super has some history in Mexico as they are not allowed to own military calibers over there. I guess the Mexicans like their guns gussied up.
August 09, 2019, 12:12 PM
sigfreund
There have been innumerable guns offered to the public with decorations like that, but also equally nonutilitarian versions that “commemorate” everything from wars to movie actors. There are obviously people who buy them otherwise they wouldn’t be produced continually. Only a tiny percentage of all gun owners would have to buy one to sell 500.



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August 09, 2019, 01:20 PM
CPD SIG
Some class-less Cartel member (or want-to-be) will snatch that up.


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August 09, 2019, 03:24 PM
arfmel
“Everyone to their own taste, said the old woman as she kissed the cow”
August 09, 2019, 03:46 PM
henryarnaud
The grips look kinda cool, but everything else? No, thanks.

quote:
Originally posted by mbinky:
Colt makes A LOT of ornate guns like that in 38 Super. I almost bought one about 6 years ago, looked pretty tasteful, and the price wasn't too bad at about $1800. Well last time I looked they were all going for over $4500. The Colt 38 Super has some history in Mexico as they are not allowed to own military calibers over there. I guess the Mexicans like their guns gussied up.


I remember those. I think one was called the "El Presidente"...brightly polished stainless steel in a GI configuration with mother-of-pearl grips.


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August 09, 2019, 03:52 PM
KMitch200
If Saddam had a 1911...


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August 09, 2019, 11:37 PM
CandyMan.45
quote:
Originally posted by CPD SIG:
Some class-less Cartel member (or want-to-be) will snatch that up.


Funny you bring this up... official model # is O2091MEX
August 10, 2019, 02:43 AM
2000Z-71
For some reason, I have always wanted a pimped out shiney 1911 in .38 Super.



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August 10, 2019, 02:58 PM
sk2159
It would look ok with just the grips and a polished slide. No bling bling.
August 10, 2019, 05:45 PM
Sparkyk
Texas BBQ gun.
August 12, 2019, 01:31 PM
Rev. A. J. Forsyth
I sell these. I can tell you that the demand is something like the furby craze in the 90s. Dealers sell them for above MSRP. sometimes as much as $500 or more. They are part of a TALO series of guns. Aztec Jaguar, etc. They are allocated out at the distributor side. Only the best accounts get offered them.
August 12, 2019, 01:34 PM
Rev. A. J. Forsyth
TALO Colt Collection
August 12, 2019, 02:24 PM
matthew03
Dragon Cartel? All their sicarios will want one.


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August 12, 2019, 04:15 PM
jimmy123x
It's ugly as hell, but has Mexico written all over it and probably the reason it's in .38 super, they can't import .45 there.

The only Talo I really kick myself for not buying was a polished deep blued gold cup national match with burl grips they did about 10 years ago. I could've gotten a deal on one for $969 and immediately they were selling for over $1200 a few weeks later and much more.

https://www.bing.com/images/se...edIndex=4&ajaxhist=0
August 12, 2019, 05:50 PM
Strambo
^^^^^

Yeah, that one is beautiful! Most of the rest... Frown



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August 12, 2019, 06:07 PM
ScreamingCockatoo
MEX001 - MEX500

Well the serial numbers give it away too...

I wonder if this is just a joke.




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August 12, 2019, 06:10 PM
limblessbiff
I’m genuinely surprised that sig hasn’t beaten them to it
August 12, 2019, 09:25 PM
stiab
You would have to understand that the 1911 in Super .38 (as it was originally called) has a long history of fancy and ornate models, and there is definitely a demand for them. It would not sell in any other caliber.


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