Any info or opinions on Colts WWII reproduction

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tech
November 13, 2003, 01:37 PM
I just bought one of these online. Anyone have any experience with one good, bad or indiferent?

Mike
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dsk
November 13, 2003, 06:42 PM
They're good guns. Not 100% authentic, but still very nice compared to a lot of them. I used to have one, and I swapped out the few parts that didn't look right (trigger, hammer, and grips) with genuine GI parts to make it look right.

http://usgi1911.tripod.com/repro/
BigG
November 13, 2003, 06:50 PM
The WWII Repro I closely examined was a really well made .45. The regular commercial Colts are also first class in materials and workmanship. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
tech
November 13, 2003, 07:15 PM
Thanks guys, I heard these came through the custom shop. I hope to get a good one.

Mike
Wildalaska
November 13, 2003, 07:27 PM
Your lucky to have one, they are getting scarce......

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Dr.Rob
November 13, 2003, 07:49 PM
Pricey but cool.
tech
November 14, 2003, 08:19 PM
Dr.Rob $550 shipped an ok price on this pistol anib?

Mike
Wildalaska
November 14, 2003, 08:35 PM
At that price if you dont leap on it let me know where it is and I will..

I sold every one I could get for no less that $850 ifin I recall eight


WildgimmemoreAlaska
tech
November 14, 2003, 08:41 PM
Wildalaska, I did not hesitate. Thats why I started this thread I thought I got a pretty good deal but did not know much about the pistol. I have wanted a 70's series colt I guess I kinda got one.

Mike
SnWnMe
November 15, 2003, 01:09 AM
The new production Colts are all nice! They have better triggers than K and S brand.
BluesBear
November 15, 2003, 03:43 AM
Hey Tech,

If you are gonna upgrade your new toy with one of those stylish new rounded hammers with it's mandatory upswet beavertail grip safety and want to part with that old fashioned long wide spur hammer, please let me know as I am looking for a couple of them.
:D


p.s. If anyone else has any old style Colt long widespur hammers for sale please message me.
tech
November 15, 2003, 08:38 AM
B.B, if I upgrade this pistol I will send the hammer to you. I am not sure what I will do with it. I went through a manic period where all my pistols had to go to the smith for upgrades and such. I have now come full circle and might just leave it like it is. But as I said if I change out the hammer I will get your address and send you this one.

Mike
BluesBear
November 15, 2003, 04:17 PM
You're my hero. :D
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