Not really happy with the Remington Commander-length 1911 I bought on a whim a few years ago, I've wanted a Gov't. Model for awhile and saw that Colt came up with what they call their 1911 Classic (SKU O1911C: Colt's Manufacturing LLC ) last year and I began looking for one. Had to drive to the other side of Detroit to find one, but I finally did. Basically a Series 70 with a NM barrel and an old roll mark (actually laser engraved on these) scheme, it's a nice basic retro-style 1911. They come with a short trigger, a plastic flat mainspring housing and red-dyed plywood grips, both of the latter which had to go. I also put a nice short wide spur hammer in the gun for more retro goodness. Streeting at around ~$700, these are probably the easiest way to get into a decent Colt 1911 right now.
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