Colt Officers ACP New to me

[DFrame]

I love mine. My 1991 compact version helped me take second place in a "Compact" pistol league. This was strictly an accuracy event where high scores on bullseye targets were used. This short gun has no right to be that accurate but it IS.

 

[WC145]

That looks sharp Tracer Bullet! I may replace the plug in my Officer - did you have to do any finesse fitting or did it drop in? I'm really interested in the upgrades you performed.

Check with Clark on their bushing and recoil spring parts, I know their reverse recoil spring plug is a drop in.
Aftermarket parts for the 1911

 

[JohnRippert]

My first centerfire handgun was a stainless Series 80 OACP. It always ran like a top until I put a Wolff single spring recoil setup in it. Promptly went back to OEM and back to working. Has anyone found a place that still sells the original OEM two spring recoil system? Have not had any luck finding any.

 

[opaul]

Good question! I'd like to know a source as well.

 

[opaul]

My first centerfire handgun was a stainless Series 80 OACP. It always ran like a top until I put a Wolff single spring recoil setup in it. Promptly went back to OEM and back to working. Has anyone found a place that still sells the original OEM two spring recoil system? Have not had any luck finding any.

Isn't that all stock? That is a very nice looking Colt sir!

 

[TheHobbyist]

I was hoping WC145 would post some more of his...fantastic firearm there!

Have been collecting these for a while and didn't know about the enhanced version--not sure how I missed that. Ah well. Very nice gun and I personally like the flattop.

These are great guns for concealed carry. Once I got my permit, it was the first choice. As others have said, there are a few things to watch for....... the front base of the front site is slightly smaller than other Colts, as a result, sometimes they can get loose (even after not much usage) and need to be peened (spelling?) or have aftermarket sites installed.

The recoil spring plugs do in fact have a tendency to crack. In fact, I have a cracked recoil spring plug in my shop right now as a reminder to always check the mechanics of a firearm. Clark and a few others made a drop-in replacement with more surface area that is far superior to the original. All in all, they are great firearms even if there are a few areas that need adjustment. Of course, it's just my opinion and others have theirs.

 

[opaul]

I'm in pursuit of a Commander size light weight, blue. I want one that says Lightweight Commander Model on the side.
I did order a drop in bushing and a OM recoil bushing, just in case.

 

[JohnRippert]

Isn't that all stock? That is a very nice looking Colt sir!

I bought it used but I think it is stock. I purchased a long trigger for it a while back but I have so many projects that I have not gotten to it.

 

[WC145]

My first centerfire handgun was a stainless Series 80 OACP. It always ran like a top until I put a Wolff single spring recoil setup in it. Promptly went back to OEM and back to working. Has anyone found a place that still sells the original OEM two spring recoil system? Have not had any luck finding any.

Huh. I've been running th single Wolff 22lb spring in my gun and haven't had any issues with it.

Don't know of anyone selling the original dual spring set up, though Detonics Defense was selling replacement Detonics dual spring kits fro the 3.5" Combat Master. I don't know if they still are or if they're compatible, though.

 

[Tracer_Bullet]

I looked for the original springs and couldn't find them anywhere. I tried the Wolff springs and they worked fine, but the flat springs are what came with the recoil kit, so that's what I use.

 

[David R]

My first centerfire handgun was a stainless Series 80 OACP. It always ran like a top until I put a Wolff single spring recoil setup in it. Promptly went back to OEM and back to working. Has anyone found a place that still sells the original OEM two spring recoil system? Have not had any luck finding any.

Simply Beautiful!

David

 

[safearm]

This is my .38 Super Colt Defender with stag grips. The Defender barrel is 3 inches where the Officers is 3.5 inches. The frame is the same size on both. My Defender started as a 9mm; I swapped out the 9mm barrel for a Bar-Sto barrel.

 

[H Richard]

I have the "Poor Mans" version, an RIA Compact. I bought in 2006 and liked it so much that when I found one in 9mm I bought it also. They are both fine shooters. I have had zero problems with either one. The .45 originally did not have a beaver-tail safety, or decent sights, so I took care of that. The 9mm comes fully equipped.


I did replace the grips on the 9mm.

 

[opaul]

That Rock Island 9mm well, err........... ROCKS!
Very nice both of them.

 

[armenius]

Like Steveno and gmiller0737 I had a front sight take off to parts unknown without warning.I was going through a break-in period before CC use.Probably 100 rounds,mostly light lead reloads.I also lost the white dot insert in the rear sight.
I have been trying for ages on several sites to get someone to confirm breakage of the recoil plug without success until this post.
I guess the slide will be taking a trip for new sights and new plug-spring-rod system.
Photos show some beautiful examples.

 

[David R]

One magazine each target, 6 shots.
Aluminum frame Officers ACP series 80. Trigger is good regardless what they say.

 

[opaul]

New Shoes

Keep them coming guys! I had to post a picture of the newly acquired stags from a fellow forum member WC145....although they look better on his Colt, I like them on mine as well (you might recognize them).

 

[WC145]

There you go classin' up the joint! Your gun looks great with the stags, nice contrast against the dark finish. Glad you like them.

 

[Shorty 45 MK2]

Wow Opaul, very nice!

Really liking the stags.