Posted: 8/8/2013 10:11:21 AM EDT
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Hey guys I need help! In September I plan on buying a Colt 1911 and cannot decide which one. I have been looking around but I am not seeing many at lgs in my area. I have narrowed the search to 3 and need suggestions on which one.
1. Colt XSE blued 01980XSE 2. Colt XSE blued aluminum frame 01880XSE 3. Colt 1991 CCG (Talo) 01991CCG I have not been able to find a CCG locally; I hope at large gun show in Sept they will have one. I should be able to get one of these for less than $1000. Which one do you guys recommend? How much did you pay for yours and any other suggestions would be appreciated. |
I strongly recommend the CCG. The one I have is noticeably more accurate than other Colts I own of recent vintage. The slim grips are one thing that some people may not like, but nobody apparently uses the stock grips on their 1911s anyway.
This is from 20 yards. 
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What should I expect to pay for a CCG? I have not been able to find one locally? I paid $1050 locally. This is not out of line from what I have seen. No doubt you can do a little better if shop around online. However when it comes to Colts I put a premium on being able to inspect them locally. |
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The 01991 CCG is a nice pistol; I almost wound up with one. If you want a Series 70, The Wiley Clapp Government is not to be beat...in my mind. The finest carry pistol that I've owned. And, my first one gets back from Alchemy tomorrow!  There just might be one listed in the EE, if you take a look.  
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The 01991 CCG is a nice pistol; I almost wound up with one. If you want a Series 70, The Wiley Clapp Government is not to be beat...in my mind. The finest carry pistol that I've owned. And, my first one gets back from Alchemy tomorrow!
There just might be one listed in the EE, if you take a look.
<a href="http://s264.photobucket.com/user/Birddog4570/media/IMG_4395_zps9ce1de50.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii190/Birddog4570/IMG_4395_zps9ce1de50.jpg</a> How does the WC shoot? That's edging close to semi-custom territory. I would have to insist on a properly fit match barrel at that price or above. |
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How does the WC shoot? That's edging close to semi-custom territory. I would have to insist on a properly fit match barrel at that price or above. Quoted:
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The 01991 CCG is a nice pistol; I almost wound up with one. If you want a Series 70, The Wiley Clapp Government is not to be beat...in my mind. The finest carry pistol that I've owned. And, my first one gets back from Alchemy tomorrow!
There just might be one listed in the EE, if you take a look.
<a href="http://s264.photobucket.com/user/Birddog4570/media/IMG_4395_zps9ce1de50.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii190/Birddog4570/IMG_4395_zps9ce1de50.jpg</a> How does the WC shoot? That's edging close to semi-custom territory. I would have to insist on a properly fit match barrel at that price or above. It's got a national match barrel from the factory. |
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Quoted: It's got a national match barrel from the factory. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: The 01991 CCG is a nice pistol; I almost wound up with one. If you want a Series 70, The Wiley Clapp Government is not to be beat...in my mind. The finest carry pistol that I've owned. And, my first one gets back from Alchemy tomorrow! There just might be one listed in the EE, if you take a look. <a href="http://s264.photobucket.com/user/Birddog4570/media/IMG_4395_zps9ce1de50.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii190/Birddog4570/IMG_4395_zps9ce1de50.jpg</a> How does the WC shoot? That's edging close to semi-custom territory. I would have to insist on a properly fit match barrel at that price or above. It's got a national match barrel from the factory. True information. Mine are wonderfully accurate, even for the combat style sights. Given that Pete Single did the trigger guard undercutting, the 25lpi checkering, and the bar stock MSH, I reckon it's a good value in that pistol. The best thing for me about the WC are the airfoil "tactical oval" grips. It seems that a lot of folks don't care for them, but they work wonderfully for me. |
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The 01991 CCG is a nice pistol; I almost wound up with one. If you want a Series 70, The Wiley Clapp Government is not to be beat...in my mind. The finest carry pistol that I've owned. And, my first one gets back from Alchemy tomorrow!
There just might be one listed in the EE, if you take a look.
<a href="http://s264.photobucket.com/user/Birddog4570/media/IMG_4395_zps9ce1de50.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii190/Birddog4570/IMG_4395_zps9ce1de50.jpg</a> How does the WC shoot? That's edging close to semi-custom territory. I would have to insist on a properly fit match barrel at that price or above. It's got a national match barrel from the factory. The fit is more important. Hopefully no movement when pressing down on barrel hood while in battery, or movement at the muzzle. |
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This is from 20 yards. http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z248/zaskar017/kens_bad_day_zpsfbb5fccb.jpg why so sad? 
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I strongly recommend the CCG. The one I have is noticeably more accurate than other Colts I own of recent vintage. The slim grips are one thing that some people may not like, but nobody apparently uses the stock grips on their 1911s anyway. 
This is from 20 yards. <a href="http://s241.photobucket.com/user/kemays/media/Img_0490_zps0aff99b6.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff35/kemays/Img_0490_zps0aff99b6.jpg</a> (Drool)  That is nice! What does "CCG" stand for? Colt Combat Government?
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Quoted: Concealed Carry Gov't It doesn't have any special rollmarks, just the typical M1991 rollmarks. Quoted: Quoted: (Drool) That is nice! What does "CCG" stand for? Colt Combat Government?Concealed Carry Gov't It doesn't have any special rollmarks, just the typical M1991 rollmarks. I still might have to pick one of those up some time.
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(Drool) That is nice! What does "CCG" stand for? Colt Combat Government?Concealed Carry Gov't It doesn't have any special rollmarks, just the typical M1991 rollmarks. Does it have an ambi safety? I need one since I'm a lefty. |
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(Drool) That is nice! What does "CCG" stand for? Colt Combat Government?Concealed Carry Gov't It doesn't have any special rollmarks, just the typical M1991 rollmarks. Does it have an ambi safety? I need one since I'm a lefty. Nope, but almost any aftermarket safety is better quality than the factory Colt part anyway. |
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The 01991 CCG is a nice pistol; I almost wound up with one. If you want a Series 70, The Wiley Clapp Government is not to be beat...in my mind. The finest carry pistol that I've owned. And, my first one gets back from Alchemy tomorrow!
There just might be one listed in the EE, if you take a look.
<a href="http://s264.photobucket.com/user/Birddog4570/media/IMG_4395_zps9ce1de50.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii190/Birddog4570/IMG_4395_zps9ce1de50.jpg</a> Is there one on EE? I could not find it? |
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The 01991 CCG is a nice pistol; I almost wound up with one. If you want a Series 70, The Wiley Clapp Government is not to be beat...in my mind. The finest carry pistol that I've owned. And, my first one gets back from Alchemy tomorrow!
There just might be one listed in the EE, if you take a look.
<a href="http://s264.photobucket.com/user/Birddog4570/media/IMG_4395_zps9ce1de50.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii190/Birddog4570/IMG_4395_zps9ce1de50.jpg</a> Is there one on EE? I could not find it? |