wanting a 1911 colt.....I think

madcow said:
Nevermind JP, this is the one I am adding. similar to my Competition, but factory checkering. Hope they do more like this next year.

Colt Combat Unit™ Rail Gun®



BB512, start a herd, the stampede is awesome. Just be warned you can't stop at 1.
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I love those grips. How much is this pistol in Canada? It looks like the only difference is the grips and night sights from my RG version.
 
Has custom colt g10 gripw, higher grip, dual recoil springs , and frontsrap checkering, estimate $2k

i already have a colt competition in 9mm, but i like the front checkering. The high grip feels real nice compared to my XSEs
 
Not as far as i know, i got 1 of the only 9mm in canada. The grips may be avaliable soon at Brownells in the future as they are Colts parts distributer now
 
OP you could always fudge it and buy one of the 100 anniversary models.

There's a 1911-2011 on the exchange and those are a decent recreation of the old ones, without the old steel and fatigued parts

Or go for a Government Model

If you like the classic looks and the sticker shock doesn't scare you off the new Series 70 National Match is a fine pistol

Of course you pay the Pony tax, and of course there are better ones out there.

but if you want the feel of history, everything from Norc to the highest end bespoke pistol is, in the end, just a clone
 
madcow said:
Nevermind JP, this is the one I am adding. similar to my Competition, but factory checkering. Hope they do more like this next year.

Colt Combat Unit™ Rail Gun®



BB512, start a herd, the stampede is awesome. Just be warned you can't stop at 1.
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Thats very nice! I hear ya about not stopping at 1!
 
Mark-II said:
OP you could always fudge it and buy one of the 100 anniversary models.

There's a 1911-2011 on the exchange and those are a decent recreation of the old ones, without the old steel and fatigued parts

Or go for a Government Model

If you like the classic looks and the sticker shock doesn't scare you off the new Series 70 National Match is a fine pistol

Of course you pay the Pony tax, and of course there are better ones out there.

but if you want the feel of history, everything from Norc to the highest end bespoke pistol is, in the end, just a clone
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I see what you mean about the pony tax. Ive been goggling a lot tonight!
 
The dollar has made it much worse than a few months ago... Honestly I had a hard enough time with the old prices.

But I'd wanted one since I was old enough to look through a display case and read Government Model.
 
regardless of your choice, a Colt in you collection no matter which one, is always a good choice for a 1911.

Everyone relates a Colt to a 1911, just like Python. Even the un initiated in the gun world.

Norinco what ?!?!

If your ever in Edmonton, PM me, I'll be more happy to let you try anything you want. Mark has the same offer too, but I'm not sure he ever gets this far West. :)
 
madcow said:
regardless of your choice, a Colt in you collection no matter which one, is always a good choice for a 1911.

Everyone relates a Colt to a 1911, just like Python. Even the un initiated in the gun world.

Norinco what ?!?!

If your ever in Edmonton, PM me, I'll be more happy to let you try anything you want. Mark has the same offer too, but I'm not sure he ever gets this far West. :)
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Thank you for the generous offer!
 
bb512 said:
Hi Im new to the site, introduced myself in the introduction section and now I would like to ask for some advice. I got my first gun, a model 29-2 two years ago and have since bought a desert eagle .44, an HK mark 23, another model 29-2 8-3/8 and a GSG 1911 .22 for my wife to use as a stepping stone and introduction into the hobby.

What I know about a 1911 colt could fit on the head of a pin but im learning. My problem is that I like iconic guns (at least I feel they're iconic) and gravitate to them. I think a 1911 is a staple in a collection because its such an important innovation and I think they're cool. When I read the threads here I see people suggesting modern re-invented versions (like springfield) and I wonder if im missing out on something the real deal offers whether it be character, short-comings or just the plain old cool factor of the original design. I like classic cars for the feeling they offer from that era vs a new mustang for example that can out-perform an old car in every way.

My question is, is a new 1911 copy thats better in every measurable way giving up something only a 1911 from 1917 can offer? Or am I foolish to consider an old gun when a new one will deliver?
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It all comes down to what you want. If you want a classy safe queen there is no way a Kimber or Sig (or a Wilson for that matter) is going to come close, that being said I probably wouldn't buy a colt 1991 in 45. Depending on what your budget is you'll be looking for a nice series 70 or a Gold Cup National Match or some type of Colt with Class, something like this:

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If you want an investment piece or something fairly rare there's lot's to pick from, here's an example:

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If you want a gun that can shoot with any other including the high end builders maybe something like one of these;

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Bottom line if you want a 1911, Colt is going to have something that works for you. Yes there are other gun makers that may be cheaper or come with other modifications or add-ons that some of the Colt models don't have but let's face it there is only one King of the hill and that is Colt and whatever it is that you want out of a gun I believe that Colt has something for you.








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Putting on the flameproof suit now.
I'm sure that Colt's latest offerings are up to snuff; but some of their offerings from back in the day...I'll take a S & W any day. And I've 4 Colt DA wheel guns...not that impressive ( Vintage, mind you ).
That's why I picked up up a Norc for my 1st 1911A1; I've not drank the Koolaid when it comes to Colt's...I'm sure that some are fine, just not all by any means.
The Norc is fine enough to decide whether the platform is for me, perhaps after handling a Real 1911A1 I'll have to upgrade.
But not as a 1st purchase; the Colt name does have mystique, just whether or not it lives up to it is the question. And I'll not spend 3 to 4 times the money ( Colt vs Norc ) to find out it's 'all hat, no horse'
 
tokguy said:
Putting on the flameproof suit now.
I'm sure that Colt's latest offerings are up to snuff; but some of their offerings from back in the day...I'll take a S & W any day. And I've 4 Colt DA wheel guns...not that impressive ( Vintage, mind you ).
That's why I picked up up a Norc for my 1st 1911A1; I've not drank the Koolaid when it comes to Colt's...I'm sure that some are fine, just not all by any means.
The Norc is fine enough to decide whether the platform is for me, perhaps after handling a Real 1911A1 I'll have to upgrade.
But not as a 1st purchase; the Colt name does have mystique, just whether or not it lives up to it is the question. And I'll not spend 3 to 4 times the money ( Colt vs Norc ) to find out it's 'all hat, no horse'
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I don't think you're alone in that regard, on the other hand there's probably just as many who buy a Norc and once they fire a better gun don't ever look at their Norc the same way again. For me the first 1911 I had was a Colt Delta Elite customized by Joseph Dlask and I'll put it this way, once you've had steak you'll never want hamburger again.
 
I have bought 6 excellent 1911 since 3 years, i have sold all of them except one...

Now, i did not move them for any reason esle than one of them was almost perfect in performance, all others were great, just not equal to my custom Les Baer...
Can blame me to adjust all purchases to at least equal it's performance, like it was said, once you tasted it, you just need to have it all the times...

Dont we are passionate about our sport to hope for the optimal results... I think... JP.
 
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