Looking for a new 1911.

[Sigblitz]

Ok had to look at them. Sweet set of Colts.

 

[throttletony]

Why not get an off-the-shelf Dan Wesson ???

 

[Sigblitz]

Or a Wilson Combat.

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

Ok had to look at them. Sweet set of Colts.

Thanks!

 

[drillsgt]

Part of the short-lived "Enhanced" line of the early 90's...from what i read and hear (lgs counters and gun shows) seems to be a very polarizing era for these.

I hated those 'enhanced' ones with the drop in beavertails and raised flat top slides.

 

[churchmouse]

Why not get an off-the-shelf Dan Wesson ???

There is no fun in that. No challenge. No adventure.

 

[churchmouse]

Or a Wilson Combat.

Post #66..................

 

[Sigblitz]

There is no fun in that. No challenge. No adventure.

IKR

 

[churchmouse]

IKR

How can we learn if we do not screw some **** up along the way...

 

[Expat]

I have 4-5 Colt 1911s and none of them have ever had a problem and hoping to pick up a GCNM one of these days.. Just sayin'

 

[churchmouse]

I have 4-5 Colt 1911s and none of them have ever had a problem. Just sayin'

My remarks are to fit/finish/rattle. Have you been deep into them. They are not all that bad but man the ones I have been exposed to were terrible for the price point. For the most part they did run.

If you have them and you like them enjoy them.

 

[gmcttr]

Why not get an off-the-shelf Dan Wesson ???

There is no fun in that. No challenge. No adventure.

But you can take them out and shoot them from the day you get them and I heard shooting is not only fun, but it increases your skills faster then having them on a mill at AllenM's.

 

[drillsgt]

My remarks are to fit/finish/rattle. Have you been deep into them. They are not all that bad but man the ones I have been exposed to were terrible for the price point. For the most part they did run.

If you have them and you like them enjoy them.

I think the guns they are putting out now are the best they've done since the 50's and 60's. They have guns now from basic series 70's to models with all the options. My only concern is they don't try to do too much like Sig and end up not doing anything well. SPFD mil-specs are still a good deal Buds has them for around 600.00 but i've seen them going for as high as 700.00. The loaded series are not much different in price than a similar Colt now. The series 70 repro i've been working on had a nice slide/frame fit and good barrel fit, all I did was add a Harrison bushing and it shot like a match barrel. I think they might still be a little inconsistent though, I could order a SPFD and be fairly confident that the frame/slide fit would be rock solid but buying a Colt i'd shop until I found the best one like I did with my series 70. We all know in the end that adds very little to the accuracy realistically but to me it just shows that little bit of extra quality control and precision.

 

[churchmouse]

I think the guns they are putting out now are the best they've done since the 50's and 60's. They have guns now from basic series 70's to models with all the options. My only concern is they don't try to do too much like Sig and end up not doing anything well. SPFD mil-specs are still a good deal Buds has them for around 600.00 but i've seen them going for as high as 700.00. The loaded series are not much different in price than a similar Colt now. The series 70 repro i've been working on had a nice slide/frame fit and good barrel fit, all I did was add a Harrison bushing and it shot like a match barrel. I think they might still be a little inconsistent though, I could order a SPFD and be fairly confident that the frame/slide fit would be rock solid but buying a Colt i'd shop until I found the best one like I did with my series 70. We all know in the end that adds very little to the accuracy realistically but to me it just shows that little bit of extra quality control and precision.

If you look at this as a total package the frame/slide fit is definitely part of it. At least to me. 1st thing I do is pull the slide and see how it feels.
I have heard Colt is stepping up to the plate but you still need to check them out before you buy. Still a dice roll. That is sad.

 

[churchmouse]

But you can take them out and shoot them from the day you get them and I heard shooting is not only fun, but it increases your skills faster then having them on a mill at AllenM's.

Hilarious.....but also true.