[chickenfried]

Okay decided I want a colt for my collection. Either a 4" or 6" python,a series 70 1911, or a match target woodsman. Open to other suggestions also. Some eye candy to convince me wouldn't hurt either.

[caz223]

First vote for the python.
Gotta be an older one, and has to be royal blue.

[Baba Louie]

I've gotta vote for the John Moses Browning design 1911 in 5" format because every collection needs one or two or more.

Adios

[Richard]

chickenfried, I would opt for the Python and my second choice would be a Gold Cup. I owned a beautiful Series 70 1911A1 and I hate to say it but it was a POS. I sell very few handguns but I did sell my Series 70 and I have never looked back. Regards, Richard:D

[Ala Dan]

Greeting's All-

While the Python would probably top anybody's list,
I voted for "Other"; cuz NO collection could possibly
be complete without a old model Detective Special,
Cobra, and Agent. In today's market, NICKEL Dick
Special's and Cobra's are PRICELESS when found in
NIB or LNIB condition.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

[BigG]

My friend Ala Dan speaks the truth. Nice Agents, Cobras, and Dick Specials are very attractive and shoot like laser pointers. :cool:

[J Miller]

I voted "other".
I have had real Colt 1911's, and Government Models, and I have had a Python. And I would love to have some now.

But.............I have always wanted, and never had a real 2nd Gen Colt SAA. Blue, Color Case, 4 3/4" barrel in the only appropriate caliber, the .45 Colt.

[BigG]

J Miller has a good point also. SAAs rule! :D

[10-Ring]

1911 series 70 :)

[Dr.Rob]

1911 (pre a1)
Pre series 70 commander
SAA
Detective Special

[RustyHammer]

1911 ... a "classic"

[Majic]

Don't forget the senior citizen Colts. A Officer's Model Target in .22lr is nothing to sneeze at. Mighty fine target revolver.

[SnWnMe]

Colt = 1911. The most second most recognizable gun in the world (first would be Toky right?)

[natedog]

Get a Colt Officers Model (Target, if you can). VERY accurate, .38 Special, classic lines and curves of a double action, fine workmanship, an art that is all but lost. Mine does under 3" offhand at 15 yards. with crappy range reloads, and I've only been shooting for a year or two. It is designed for the 148 gr. semi wadcutter, which is an expensive round to shoot, but incredibly accurate. Also, the guns themselves are usually very cheap for what you get, can be had for $500.

[Ala Dan]

Greeting's All-

natedog- has made an excellent and valid assestment.
The old .38 caliber Colt Officer's Model Match is a true winner;
at least in my way of thinking. You see, we had this officer
in our department that absolutely refused to tote any kind'a
semi-auto; even when most officer's were making the
transition to keep up with the gang banger crowd.

This officer (an a gentleman, I might add) stood by his old
.38 caliber Colt Officer's Model Match, even on qualification
day's at the PD range. And you know what? Very few folk's
(and I'm speaking of LEO's here), could out shoot the ole'
rascal!:uhoh: :D

Unfortunately in July of 2000, stomach cancer claimed the
life of my friend and partner in crime; who started with
our department in 1965.:(

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

[RCL]

The Peacemaker of course!

[Standing Wolf]

Pythons for me, although I'm looking for a Woodsman, too.

[Rich357]

I love the way the 4" Python balances. If you get a Python you might want to go easy on shooting .357 Mag loads. The Pythons tend to go out of timing when you shoot .357 Mags.

I was talking to a woman at Colt's Customer Service Department a couple of days ago. I mentioned the going out of timing problem and I asked if Colt had changed the Python since the mid 1980s (when I goy my Python) and she said, "No".

I just don't understand why Colt wouldn't want to fix that known problem.

Rich

[Rich357]

Per the nice lady at Colt's Customer Service Department, the .44 Mag Anaconda doesn't have the Python "going out of timing problem". She said the Anaconda is very well built.

The Colt Anaconda looks like a large Python. That might be the way to go if you want a Colt revolver.

Rich

[Majic]

Rich, if you don't want to go that big then look at the King Cobra. The Anaconda takes it internal design from the King Cobra, which of course was started in the Trooper line.
Now about the Python, why re-engineer a classic. Learn to live with the faults like you do with every other classic. The cause of the Python going out of time is one of the reasons of it's known accuracy. If you get one timed, then not abuse it it will stay in time. Many of them have went thousands of ronds and not go out of time. They utilize an old design and should be treated as such. Horse it around and it will go out of time on you.
If you want a Colt in .357 that will take a full diet of hot .357s then give the Trooper MkIII/MkV or the King Cobra a workout.

[Josey]

Hey I got my SAs in 44-40, 5.5" barrels, blued and CCH. I did put Ajax faux ivory grips on them. I also have Colt Police Positives in 38 S&W, a M1991A1 as my CCW, a Trooper MKIII retired from duty, a 1903 and a US Army Model of 1901 in 38 Long Colt. Get a variety.

[Ian11]

A Colt 1911, either the Series 70 or Series 80 is probably the most popular way people get their foot into the Colt family.

But if you have the means I would suggest the grandaddy of them all a Colt SAA in .45 Colt. It is still the gun that symbolizes Colt IMO. The 1911 is close but it is sort of "common" compared to the mix of nostalgia, history, romance, and mystique that the Colt SAA (Peacemaker, hogleg, smokewagon, etc) holds for many people. I think it is the best as a family heirloom, an investment, or something unique you can appreciate aside from your collection of "modern" firearms.

[Ky Larry]

I have a .38 Det Spl but I'm looking for older "Snake" series guns. I sold a Python about 25 years ago and have regetted it ever since.

[BigG]

Learn to live with the faults like you do with every other classic. You mean like Lucas electrics on an English car? :uhoh: