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11/28/2002 3:03:24 PM EDT
Anyone have any feedback on the Colt Defender +. I was thinking about getting one of these but would appreciate any feedback anyone may have on this gun.
11/29/2002 8:21:43 PM EDT
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Hay Mouse.  I've had one for about  a yr now.  If ya carry a 1911, you'll like the Defender for carry.  It's size an weight lets it carry as easy as any pistol there is.
 It has earned a great repatation for reliability.  And it's very shootable as far as recoil.  And will surprise you with it's accuracy.
 But it's lightweight alloy frame makes it a limited shooting practice gun. Alloy frames will wear faster than steel. Mine has about 1700rnds through it.  I usually practice with my steel commander most, then just shot some to fine tune my feel for the Defender with the Defender.
 The only thing I have done to mine is slightly dehorn the gripsafety edge and put a Wilson combat spring steel extractor in it.  I hear Colt has quit useing the min extractor now, but yor's may have it in it.  And I would replace it with spring steel.  I've never broke a min extractor but I replace all of them if I carry it.
 Colt did the Defender right, check ot 1911.com for alot of info.