TheHobbyist
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You really can't go wrong with any Colt 1911...keep us posted!
Lots of suggestions against a 80 series. During a tumultuous drug house raid in Miami, my condition 1 Colt Gvt Series 80 was knocked from my hand and landed hammer down on a cement floor. For an instant, I was looking down the barrel. It landed with enough force to snap the ampi thumb safety pin in half. But it did not discharge and shoot me in the face. For me, its a series 80 forever. I can overcome the difference in the trigger, not a hole in my head.
Lots of suggestions against a 80 series. During a tumultuous drug house raid in Miami, my condition 1 Colt Gvt Series 80 was knocked from my hand and landed hammer down on a cement floor. For an instant, I was looking down the barrel. It landed with enough force to snap the ampi thumb safety pin in half. But it did not discharge and shoot me in the face. For me, its a series 80 forever. I can overcome the difference in the trigger, not a hole in my head.
I think that after you experience the joy that the 1911 can bring, one will just be the start of an addiction. Looking forward to reading a range report on your new Colt Series 80 Gold Cup Trophy.
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My last post gave me great information, so it’s time to take it to the next level. Many said “If you only have one 1911, it should be a Colt”. I know other brands may be just as good or better but I want to have a piece of history. So, let’s just say I’m prepared to buy a Colt. What 1911 should it be?
Based on your description, a Series 70 gun wouldn't have discharged, either. But there's nothing wrong with Series 80 guns if it makes you more comfortable. Can't fault that at all. I have both and like both.
In tht future I'll be adding a 6" 20mm
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My last post gave me great information, so it’s time to take it to the next level. Many said “If you only have one 1911, it should be a Colt”. I know other brands may be just as good or better but I want to have a piece of history. So, let’s just say I’m prepared to buy a Colt. What 1911 should it be?
1. Colt Gold Cup Trophy
2. Colt Gold Cup National Match
3. Colt Government Model
4. Colt Special Government Model
5. Colt Combat Commander XSE
6. Colt Custom
7. Some other Colt
Please give me your opinion on Colt Options. I’m looking for a range/night stand gun. I am prepared to spend up to $2,000. All of your feedback is appreciated.
Thanks.
Why spend 2000 for a name when a noce 70 ser 1911 can be had for 500 all metal gun. A tisas 45 acp commander will give you a nice trigger and a very accurate range gun . Add night sights and a nice rubber finger grooved grip and it is a perfect night stand gun and can even carry it if you choose. All for under 650 with the sights and grips.
My logic behind that choice is that it's dark at night, so I want a rail and a light without groping for a flashlight. it's got a Streamlight TLR-4 that has both flashlight and laser. I also might not be fully awake when needed, so it's heavy to minimize felt recoil for follow-up shots and has 10+1 capacity.