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Old 11-03-2011, 11:23 AM
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I got the bug for these recently...

One I bought was a plain Jane 1991 Series 80 in blue. I have a young son that I'd to pass this on to when he's ready, and I was wondering if I should shoot it, or shoot it very little, or stash it. I have an XSE stainless 100th that is a weekly shooter.

Are owners of the 100th rollmarks of these plain 1911's in blue shooting them or stashing them?

I didn't plan on Colts for the express purpose of the 100th rollmarks, the timing just worked out that this is the year I had the money.
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Old 11-03-2011, 12:04 PM
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Where is the pictures? A lot of 1911 admirers around here.
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We won't be seeing them in Kalifornistan unless somebody uses the Single Shot Exemption.

IIRC MSRP is around $1100. A bit rich for my blood but really wanted one anyway. Very nice looking & also a nice bit of history.

I would probably go ahead & shoot it. But then, by the time we get done with all the fees & taxes it probably wouldn't increase in value enough to matter in my lifetime.

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Old 11-03-2011, 03:13 PM
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Fraternal Twin sisters; so different, so alike

I suppose an informal forum poll is anecdotal at best but I was curious. Shoot the Blued one or safe-queen it? What ch'all think?
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Old 11-03-2011, 04:11 PM
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Talking My Vote...

"Shoot It & Enjoy It"

What are you going to do when you give it to your son, tell him "Daddy bought you this pistol ____ years ago but hasn't shot it in the event it might increase in value" (which might be doubtful to any worth while degree)?

Go ahead and break it in for him, pick out its best loads and then tell him here's a real Colt tack driver that has been saved for you. =)

Just my opinion.

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Old 11-03-2011, 04:12 PM
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I would shoot it.I have a nice collection of series 70s amongst others that I take out and shoot on occasion.My only safe queen,which I bought intending to shoot,is a '68 4 inch python that is just flawless.Can't bring myself to get that one dirty.
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I would shoot it. They made a bunch and its not a collectible right now. I would have loved to have my Dad give me a gun of any kind, even a used one as long as it was his. My step-father hated guns so I had to learn on my own after I was 19 years.

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Old 11-03-2011, 04:23 PM
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I'm thinking use it too.

I suppose the worst thing that can happen is I replace parts. These are made to be remade after all.
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Shoot it and enjoy it. As Raider said, these aren't viewed as becoming high dollar collectibles...an unfired gun will more than likely sell for more than a fired one, but it's probably not going to be much more than you paid for it over time.

The real value will be in you and your son shooting it together, and then someday you handing it down to him as his own...and maybe him using it with his son. That is a value beyond any $$$.
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DCX---- My vote goes for shoot it........ AND............. someday when your son is old enough to shoot that, YOU be the one to guide him. His memories of that will be MORE priceless than if never shot!
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I got the bug for these recently...

One I bought was a plain Jane 1991 Series 80 in blue. I have a young son that I'd to pass this on to when he's ready, and I was wondering if I should shoot it, or shoot it very little, or stash it. I have an XSE stainless 100th that is a weekly shooter.

Are owners of the 100th rollmarks of these plain 1911's in blue shooting them or stashing them?

I didn't plan on Colts for the express purpose of the 100th rollmarks, the timing just worked out that this is the year I had the money.
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Its like someone once told me, "wives and guns are very similar in one regard. If you have either one long enough, sooner or later you're really going to want to shoot it".

Nice Gun. Shoot it!!
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Shoot it, that won't hurt it a bit. Just make sure you clean it thoroughly after each outing. The only way you will get any noticeable finish wear on it will be if you carry it, and it rubs in holsters. Keep it cleaned, oiled and well taken care of, and it will still look nearly new when you give it to your son. Also, it will probably mean a lot more to him, if it was "Dad's gun," and the two of you spent time shooting together with it. If you don't believe me regarding condition, I have my late Dad's K-22, which he bought new in 1954 or so, one of the first high-polish blue postwar K-22s S&W made. I remember when he brought it home. It was the first handgun I fired, and there have been quite a few rounds through it over the years. That gun was properly taken care of, and still looks brand new! It also has a lot of memories of Dad, Mom and my late brother, as well as my remaining brother, wrapped up in it, as we all enjoyed shooting it. It is one of my most prized possessions, never to be parted with. I wish the same to you and your sons!
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Wow, those sentiments are exactly what I was thinking. Then I started worrying about retaining value. I suppose that's what happens in times like these and one makes a big consumer purchase.

I will enjoy the heck out of that pistol and teach my son to use it and pass it on, like I originally wanted.

Pretty cool to see folks who think like that too.
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Here is the one that I just bought Saturday. I went in for a holster for my Beretta Tomcat and walked out with this. I still haven't had the time to get to the range yet. (hoping Saturday)



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NIce guns fella's!!

I find it heartwarming to see combo's so similar to mine. 1991 & XSE/RG.

I was sooo tempted by the RG, but I don't think I'll ever use the rail.

I only have one safe-queen. A Talo Boyscout Ruger 10-22 that my son will get if he does Boyscouts. Otherwise, I'll sell it. It's very nice.
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This Colt was made in 1967,I bought it in 1968,still new in the box,haven`t shot it yet.Paid $ 93.00 .Has Sid Bell pewter grips on it.
Top is a Colt 22 Ace.
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Shoot it with him. Regardless of the cost of the gun, the memories are priceless for both of you.
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When it comes to Revolvers, I am a dyed-in-the-wool Smith man, but when it comes to the 1911 Auto, there's NOTHING like a Colt. Oh, yea.........I do own a few Colt SAA 's too!
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Cool grips on that Ace too!!
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Oh well. I just uploaded these:


From the top:
1943 production. brought back from Iwo Jima by a vet.

1980's standard in 45 acp

Colt Commander in 45 acp

Series 80 in 38 Super

1980 Gold Cup

Officers acp, enhanced version
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