New Colt semi-auto. The "Colt Tactical Pistol"

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Not bad, not bad....
The "Colt Tactical Pistol". It looks like it's roughly the same size as a G17, so it should be good to go in Canukistan.




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The “X” in the serial number indicates that this is just a prototype. It is slimmer than the M9 but carries many features that appear to share some history with the M1911. It features slant slide serrations at the front and rear, a slide-lock lever AND takedown lever, and a detent housing that secures and applies pressure to the rear of the slide-lock lever. All these features are slightly similar to those of the M1911, but have been improved and modernized for today’s combat professional.

As you can see, however, there is no thumb or grip safety, which lends the impression that the safeties are on the inside of the pistol. The trigger felt a bit heavy- in the 6-9 pound range- and the modified slide-lock lever makes this pistol adaptable for left-handed shooters.

The magazine release is still only for right-handers though. The rail system is integrated and is fitted with LaserMax’s new green laser. The trigger guard is larger than the M1911’s and is would provide ample space to shoot while wearing gloves. The grip hides it, but we think the mainspring housing comes from the M1911 and includes a lanyard loop. So there you have it: A no-frills combat handgun that might get considered for military use due to the fact that it’s simple and it shares some of the same functionalities that gave the M1911 its 23-year run of service.
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"share some history with the 1911" - sure, as much as any double action/striker fired pistol with a completely different design and double stack mags "shares some history with the 1911"..... where do these guys get this crap.
 
ian_in_vic said:
"share some history with the 1911" - sure, as much as any double action/striker fired pistol with a completely different design and double stack mags "shares some history with the 1911"..... where do these guys get this crap.
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Colt should work on their 1911's and forget about going down this road....
 
I found it interesting - looks like a re-packaged and updated 1911 frame with a light double action trigger and a potentially different action. The ergonomic of 1911 with popular light DAO arrangment, minus the grip safety.

I like what I see - but I wonder how heavy it is and the quality control.
 
Colt ingeener come from where, they always show us prototype of junk and fugly pistols.

Hope one day they will present there excuse to John M. Browning!!
 
I like the slimness but otherwise it's just another in a long line of awkward looking Colt engineered product.
 
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