Posted: 3/28/2007 11:26:47 AM EDT
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I've got a Series 70 repro that I abosultely LOVE. 100% reliable, and after a break-in period, mysteriously became quite accurate. I've got about 1800 rounds through her so far. I was thinking about adding another Colt because of how much I love this one. Maybe a WWI repro -- but I'm a lefty and the lack of ambi-safety kills me, and I won't marr that fine beauty up with an ambi that shouldn't be there. I was also thinking of a lightweight commander or maybe a NRM Colt. What do you guys think? |
| I've picked up two over the last year - a blued .45 and a stainless 38 Super. The fit and finish on both are very good and comparable. They are both somewhat loose in the slide/frame fitting, but are utterly reliable with whatever ammo I have stuffed in them. Accuracy is adequate, but could probably be easily improved with a match bushing. I've been very happy with both of them. |
I have both the ORM and the NRM and love them all. I doubt you can go wrong with a Colt 1911.
I'm in agreement with you. They don't have many of the "features" of the other makers, and they cost more than most, but there's just something right about a Colt. |
In MY area I don't much price difference between Colt, SA, and Kimber. You DO get some more features with SA and Kimber, but honestly, I could care less about most of them, don't need them, and I like the look of a stock A1. And I have had very good results with all my NRM Colts. |
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http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=118881 Here is an interesting post about one person's 1st hand experience with the NRM 1991 Colt's. What he or she says. I thought I would let you all know about the current (approximate) round counts through each of my two "New Roll Mark" Colts. This is not a scientific test, but it is the best I can do. I shoot predominantly Winchester White Box 230gr. elcheapo rounds from Wal Mart, and after finishing each box I rip off the box tab with the lot numbers and throw them in one of two plastic bags. I then count all the tabs and can estimate pretty accurately the number of rounds through each pistol. I have also tested each pistol with popular HP ammo including Winchester Ranger, Remington Golden Sabers, Speer Gold Dots, Federal Hydrashoks, Corbon etc. I bought the Government Model Serial Number:2810XXX on May 15th 2004 and it now has approx. 7,600 rounds through it, this is without a firearm induced failure to feed, fire or extract. I bought the Commander Model Serial Number:CJ31XXX on August 30th 2004 and it now has approx. 9,300 rounds through it, also without a firearm induced failure to feed, fire or extract. I change the recoil springs in the both about every 3,000 rounds and I have always used standard factory weight springs from Wolff. After the factory springs both the Government and the Commander have had two new springs as I did leave one in the Commander for nearly 6,000 rounds. I have replaced the firing pin springs at the same time, only because they come as a set from Wolff. I have not replaced any other parts on the pistols (oh except for slim grips, and a drop-in beaver tail), but all the extractors, ejectors, firing pins etc are factory originals. I am not sure if this is a crazy anomaly when it comes to Colt 1911 reliability, and these two pistols are really on a statistically amazing streak, or if other people have experienced similar results. Regardless 17,000 rounds through two new production Colts is a good testimony to the reliability of the design and the quality of current Colt product. BTW I have 500 rounds for each pistol to digest this Thursday afternoon. I will certainly provide an update. Regards, Cameron |
Has been my experience that they still deserve the prestige. Old and new roll mark 80 series doing just fine by me. |
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I couldn't be happier with my blued NRM. Fairly high round count without any significant problems. Eats anything I load into it. Not a tack-driver but more than accurate enough for any real life application. It doesn't have fugly front cocking serrations. The only things I've changed on it are some Wolff springs to weight taste, and an Ed Brown MSH to replace the plastic one that comes stock (I worried about it shattering if it were to be dropped on concrete). I carry a Kimber, but still really enjoy shooting the Colt and wouldn't feel under-gunned if I had to switch to that if the Kimber were in repair or some such. |
| I went to Discount Firearms here in Las Vegas and they had almost all the Colts in stock from Series 70s to WWI repro to XSE and even the commanders in stainless for 1991A1s. The New roll marks look awesome as its the retro look. Fit is great...the bluing is beautiful. I picked one up. Old skool still rocks. |
Could not have said it BETTER....Off to have some Kool-Aid...  BS4L... |
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The NRM 1991s were a hell of a value before last year's price jump. When they were $550-ish, they were no-brainers; in fact, I picked up three of them. Now that they're around $700, they're a bit harder to justify. But there is no better basis for a custom in my opinion, and you don't have to worry about them decreasing in value. Add something like Yost's 1* package and you have all the 1911 you'll ever need. |
This is why I bought a NRM Govt Model last year, to have it eventually customized. I had it for a few months while I was in a 1911 phase, and sold it to a friend. I missed it and ended up trading it back. It's a great looking, well built 1911, and mine is on the way to a custom shop for a little work very soon. IMO you won't be disappointed PS: the kool aid is tasty |
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I have had great luck with the NRM and the XSE Colts. If you are happy with your 70 repo and want a good all around 1911, you will like the NRM. My XSE (a light weight would be an XSE) has a better barrel fit. The XSE are said to get the same fitting as a Gold Cup. Keep us informed on what you get. |