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Opinions requested on Colt M1911's
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SnidelyWhiplash
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"Royal Blue" wasn't a thing until the Python was introduced in 1955...at least not by name. Various models could and did receive the high polish blue prior to that. It depends on the model...how it was spec'd out and the person doing the polishing and assembly.
Some of the finest Colts and Smith & Wessons were produced in the 1920s and '30s. The finishes they had were spectacular...especially in the '30s during the Depression. Production was down and the companies were able to keep the best finishers and assemblers as they were happy to still be employed...and with fewer orders they had the time to really do some fine work.
But...to the question...not all Colt autos got the Royal Blue treatment. The Gold Cups normally did. The others not so much. During that time period there were some spectacular nickel plated guns being produced...just don't see them as often due to lower numbers.
Some of the finest Colts and Smith & Wessons were produced in the 1920s and '30s. The finishes they had were spectacular...especially in the '30s during the Depression. Production was down and the companies were able to keep the best finishers and assemblers as they were happy to still be employed...and with fewer orders they had the time to really do some fine work.
But...to the question...not all Colt autos got the Royal Blue treatment. The Gold Cups normally did. The others not so much. During that time period there were some spectacular nickel plated guns being produced...just don't see them as often due to lower numbers.
Rodan
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Congrats on the pre-70! IMHO, the pre-70s post war guns are the prettiest 1911s ever made. I had to hunt for a long time for my 1967 Government, and paid a dear price. The 1967 Commander fell into my lap and was a bargain. Funny how that works! 
Beauty aside, the modern (CNC era) 1911s have adopted most of the features that started out as gunsmith custom items - ejection port opening, beavertail grip safeties, trigger guard undercut - that are true improvements to shooting, and the manufacturing techniques of today have vastly improved the consistency and quality of 1911s.
I love my Colts, but of my numerous 1911s, the ones that get shot the most don't have that prancing pony. Don't be afraid to go 'off the reservation' if you're looking for a great shooter to go with the beauty queen.
You are misinformed... Tisas are milspec, and my experience has been that parts require no more fitting than any other 1911.
Beauty aside, the modern (CNC era) 1911s have adopted most of the features that started out as gunsmith custom items - ejection port opening, beavertail grip safeties, trigger guard undercut - that are true improvements to shooting, and the manufacturing techniques of today have vastly improved the consistency and quality of 1911s.
I love my Colts, but of my numerous 1911s, the ones that get shot the most don't have that prancing pony. Don't be afraid to go 'off the reservation' if you're looking for a great shooter to go with the beauty queen.
You are misinformed... Tisas are milspec, and my experience has been that parts require no more fitting than any other 1911.
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