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Posted: 8/14/2019 7:54:32 AM EDT
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Ordered the Colt Competition (9mm) in stainless steel. It's at the LGS waiting to be picked up.
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Posted: 8/14/2019 8:39:18 AM EDT
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OP, If that is his budget, how about a Government model made in Colt's Custom Shop: Colt Gunsite 1911 He will not find a better Colt near this price. My Colt LW Commander is an excellent pistol. |
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Posted: 8/14/2019 4:36:30 PM EDT
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I've got a Colt Gunsite CCO. Love it.
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Posted: 8/17/2019 8:09:27 PM EDT
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Picked it up and shot it this morning. Sweet shooter. Everyone wanted to finger-f it. lol.
Put 150 rounds through it with nary a hitch. Except it apparently doesn't like the plastic coating on the Synthecs. A few FTF. This is definitely a keeper. Quality is very good. Stocking up on WWB. 
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Posted: 8/26/2019 3:28:50 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/2/2019 6:51:38 PM EDT
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Wiley clap govt seems within Your range.
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Posted: 9/5/2019 5:52:02 PM EDT
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I’ve got a shot at a blued Competition series 70 model in 9mm. It’s used and a 2019 model so it only comes with 1 mag. Everything else in the box. $695 at my LGS. I can’t tell if it’s even been fired. Looks brand new and covered in oil
Worth it? Going back tomorrow to tell him if I’m taking it or not. |
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Posted: 9/5/2019 5:57:28 PM EDT
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I've got a shot at a blued Competition series 70 model in 9mm. It's used and a 2019 model so it only comes with 1 mag. Everything else in the box. $695 at my LGS. I can't tell if it's even been fired. Looks brand new and covered in oil Worth it? Going back tomorrow to tell him if I'm taking it or not. If you don't want it let me know. ;) ETA: If I have the opportunity to get one I will and I'll sell my Walther Q5 Match and get another Colt slide cut for my RMR. |
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Posted: 9/5/2019 6:50:46 PM EDT
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I’ll throw this one and the other at him and see which one he likes. The XSE with the two tone may suit him. They both seem to have upgraded sights, barrel and trigger. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I love my XSE Combat Elite. Should be around $1100. You could probably find it for a bit less with some smart shopping.  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/6/2019 7:30:26 PM EDT
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I went back and picked it up today. $695 plus tax. 9mm 70 series.
You guys talked me into it. ????  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/6/2019 8:59:54 PM EDT
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Damn, congrats! Those are definitely shooters. We're still figuring out what it likes best. Another round of 5 different ammo tomorrow.
If you or anyone else get wind of this specific model for sale, please let me know. |
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Posted: 9/8/2019 1:13:54 PM EDT
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My only 1911 is a plain 80 series in stainless. I honestly don’t understand the hate towards 80series. Trigger feels very good to me.
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Posted: 9/8/2019 2:45:59 PM EDT
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My only 1911 is a plain 80 series in stainless. I honestly don’t understand the hate towards 80series. Trigger feels very good to me. If I’ve got a choice between the 2, I’m buying the 70 unless the 80 series is a screaming deal. |
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Posted: 9/11/2019 8:27:38 PM EDT
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My hatred towards Series 80 doesn't stem from Colt guns, but rather Kimber Series II guns.
The first 1911 I bought was Series II (I was so new at 1911 didn't even realize what firing pin safety was) and I rammed that slide trying to put it back together with grip safety engaged  , which means the firing pin plunger was sticking out in the back and left a nasty scratch on the slide. 
Yes I'm an idiot and I should have RYFM (read your fucking manual) but after that I'm very sore towards anything with firing pin safety. The only non-Series 70 1911 I will ever buy is maybe a M45A1, but nothing else. |
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Posted: 9/11/2019 8:31:01 PM EDT
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Picked it up and shot it this morning. Sweet shooter. Everyone wanted to finger-f it. lol. Put 150 rounds through it with nary a hitch. Except it apparently doesn't like the plastic coating on the Synthecs. A few FTF. This is definitely a keeper. Quality is very good. Stocking up on WWB. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/15341/shelly-colt-1058147.jpg For some reason Colt doesn't put the grips with Colt logo on the SS Titanium versions 
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Posted: 9/11/2019 8:32:56 PM EDT
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I went back and picked it up today. $695 plus tax. 9mm 70 series. You guys talked me into it. ???? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/43482/EFD68CFF-1F31-474E-ACF0-832491A30A54_jpeg-1081072.JPG |
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Posted: 9/11/2019 8:47:42 PM EDT
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My only 1911 is a plain 80 series in stainless. I honestly don't understand the hate towards 80series. Trigger feels very good to me. |
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Posted: 9/12/2019 8:34:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice looking gun, especially the grips! For some reason Colt doesn't put the grips with Colt logo on the SS Titanium versions |
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Posted: 9/27/2019 1:02:50 PM EDT
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Nice, that is a steal for $695. Saw one of these for $849 new just the other day, but I've already got one in SS. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I went back and picked it up today. $695 plus tax. 9mm 70 series. You guys talked me into it. ???? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/43482/EFD68CFF-1F31-474E-ACF0-832491A30A54_jpeg-1081072.JPG Checked over on the 1911 forums and found a couple of problems that may occur with these. Pulled and checked extractor tension. The extractor tip looked fugly. Did not look right. I ordered a 10 and 12 lb recoil spring and new guide from Wilson, and also a new extractor. Tried the 12 lb spring first to see if it’s just over sprung, didn’t help. Replaced the extractor and now it runs like a top...!! Reloads, HST, and Win. |
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Posted: 9/28/2019 9:49:36 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/1/2019 1:55:11 AM EDT
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I'm very happy with mine. It's a custom shop rail gun. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/37093/IMG_0208_JPG-1067732.JPG Lord Jesus that is BEAUTIFUL!! Thats was a Colt custom shop gun? When did you buy it? I thought I heard that the custom shop wasn’t doing good work anymore? Lord, that is gorgeous pistol!! How much? I want one! |
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Posted: 10/1/2019 2:07:29 AM EDT
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All of my Colt 1911s are Series 80 guns. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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My only 1911 is a plain 80 series in stainless. I honestly don't understand the hate towards 80series. Trigger feels very good to me. |
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Posted: 10/2/2019 11:16:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @Snaps Lord Jesus that is BEAUTIFUL!! Thats was a Colt custom shop gun? When did you buy it? I thought I heard that the custom shop wasn’t doing good work anymore? Lord, that is gorgeous pistol!! How much? I want one! |
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Posted: 10/2/2019 11:46:53 PM EDT
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Yup custom shop new gun build. I’ve had it like 5 or 6 years now and it was right around $3500 $3600 ish. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: @Snaps Lord Jesus that is BEAUTIFUL!! Thats was a Colt custom shop gun? When did you buy it? I thought I heard that the custom shop wasn’t doing good work anymore? Lord, that is gorgeous pistol!! How much? I want one! |
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Posted: 10/4/2019 12:35:53 AM EDT
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I buy used when I can. Picked up a newer version S70 Gold Cup Trophy (with the FO sights, magwell , blue grips and front strap checkering) - granted it had an idiot scratch from the previous owner - for $995 before shipping. Also got an ionbond M45A1 for $1000 shipped.
While it's true Colts hold their value (to some extent) better than other brands, 1911's in general are struggling on resale value since there are so many now. I was eyeing the stainless competition models , but didn't want to spend over $800 on them. |
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Posted: 10/4/2019 1:12:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Not bad on the price. But, I don’t think the Colt custom shop is as good as it once was from what I have read. I may be wrong, though. Beautiful gun, brother. |
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Posted: 10/4/2019 2:26:24 AM EDT
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a guy named Brent used to run it. He was by far the best person I've ever dealt with on buying guns. Sadly from what I understand on the last big restructure he was let go. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: Not bad on the price. But, I don’t think the Colt custom shop is as good as it once was from what I have read. I may be wrong, though. Beautiful gun, brother. |
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Posted: 10/13/2019 1:13:24 PM EDT
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I just picked up a 1911 Classic and I must omit I am impressed. Nice tight slide to frame fit and a nicely fitted Colt NM barrel.
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Posted: 10/26/2019 10:04:09 PM EDT
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Recently got two of these and now have a CCU on the way.
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Posted: 11/30/2019 3:38:16 PM EDT
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Quote Historyhow is that blue finish holding up?
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Posted: 12/25/2019 6:38:24 PM EDT
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The colt combat units are great pistols. I love mine. I took mine to a 2 gun match and took 2nd with it.
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Posted: 12/25/2019 6:43:55 PM EDT
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For the money... meh. If you just have to have the name, I guess go for it. But Colt is pretty much dead to me.
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Posted: 12/25/2019 9:12:23 PM EDT
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I remember when Front cocking serrations were a special order/custom thing. I miss those days.
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Posted: 12/26/2019 10:58:18 AM EDT
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I remember when Front cocking serrations were a special order/custom thing. I miss those days. The series 70 repros don't have them, the Wiley Clapp models don't have them, and the LGS has a Gold Cup of some flavor without them. They're out there. |
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Posted: 12/26/2019 12:34:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I agree. The series 70 repros don't have them, the Wiley Clapp models don't have them, and the LGS has a Gold Cup of some flavor without them. They're out there.  Attached FileIt replaced the RO compact which I could never shoot well enough to like.  Attached File |
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Posted: 12/29/2019 10:48:02 PM EDT
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I just picked up a 1911 Classic and I must omit I am impressed. Nice tight slide to frame fit and a nicely fitted Colt NM barrel. |
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Posted: 12/30/2019 7:58:05 AM EDT
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Got a new Colt. :-)
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Posted: 12/31/2019 1:45:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryYou lucky son of a...............
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Posted: 3/11/2020 5:30:01 PM EDT
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Picked up one like big sapper’s at a gun show last Sunday. 38 Super. LNIB for 825 OTD. Me like very much.
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Posted: 3/11/2020 5:48:17 PM EDT
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 Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File600 rounds through mine so far colt competition nary a hickup with wilson mags |
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Posted: 3/11/2020 5:57:10 PM EDT
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My son is looking for a full size in 45 and has a budget of 1200 or so. He is looking for a new gun. I have a couple of 1911's, but they are off brands and at least 15 years old, so I am here seeking wise words. He is not looking for a competition gun. He is an average shooter, not high speed or fancy. Thanks for your ideas. |
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Posted: 3/11/2020 6:00:01 PM EDT
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how is that blue finish holding up? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Posted: 3/11/2020 6:21:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Great! love it |
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Posted: 3/12/2020 6:34:57 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/12/2020 7:00:08 PM EDT
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Purchased one of the new Colt Black Army reproductions about two months ago.
It’s run perfectly. Kinda fun rocking it Old School. |
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Posted: 4/7/2020 8:33:27 PM EDT
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I just purchased my 2nd 1911 and first Colt. Model O1070A1CS on GB, new in box. Stainless 70 series in .45!! Will be at my FFL on Thursday
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