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    I lament the extinction of Colt handguns.

    Just so you know, adjusted for inflation, your $135 in 1973 is worth about $27 in 2010. Colt 1911s are expensive because of inflation along with lawyers, liability, government regulation, labor costs, Unions, material costs, and so forth. Today a Series 70 will set you back around $1,000...
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    Massad's latest article, the 1911 etc. 2003version

    1911s issued to our troops in WWI and WWII weren't just made by one manufacturer. They were made by several manufacturers including Colt, Remington-Rand, Springfield Armory, Ithaca, Union Switch & Signal, and others. The 1911 has always been made by many different manufacturers. If Colt...
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    "Real" reason so many trash Model 700?

    The LE line such as the 700 Police and 700 LTR are a good value. Roughly $1,000 gets you a parkerized finish rather than matte blued, an HS Precision stock with full length aluminum bedding block, free floated barrel, and a little more quality control. Remington is like Smith & Wesson now...
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    The 1911...I just don't get it.

    I doubt you'd notice a difference shooting an Ed Brown, a Les Baer, or a Wilson compared to a Colt with a trigger job. Owning expensive brands of 1911s has less to do with shooting and more to do with appreciating fine craftsmanship. Who here is limited by a Glock, XD, or M&P? Unless your...
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    The 1911...I just don't get it.

    IMO, stating "IMO" is redundant. Most of what's written on a forum such as this is opinion. A 1911, Glock, or revolver is not your wife or significant other, so there's no sense in getting upset when someone points out its flaws.
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    The 1911...I just don't get it.

    1911s made today get a bad rap because certain manufacturers (*cough* Kimber *cough*) think they can slap everything together with unskilled assemblers with no hand fitting. People have problems with 1911s because they weren't built properly. The design is fine, it's the execution...
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    I have some doubters about the 1500 FPS 9mm +P+

    I sure don't want to be standing next to someone when their gun blows up. I know, because I still have the memories of a fellow blowing up his Smith & Wesson 629. A small piece of his revolver actually hit my glasses. If I didn't have glasses on, there's a good chance I would have damage to my...
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    Rugers are Ugly Tanks?

    When it comes to a revolver, Colt had the best fit and finish. No Smith & Wesson matches a Colt in appearance. A Colt just has a look to it that makes a S&W look plain and a Ruger very utilitarian. However, Colt is long gone. Smith & Wesson still makes revolvers, but they don't have to...
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    In The Market For New 1911

    Colt XSE, Colt 1991, or Colt Series 70. All three available in stainless. The XSE will be right at $1,000, the Series 70 slightly less, and the 1991 $900 or so. Check GunBroker.com for latest prices. Here's a stainless Series 70 from "gc70" on the 1911Forum.com. I really like how the right...
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    "colt is back"

    I'm thinking more along the lines of Troopers, King Cobras, and Anacondas than Pythons. With less expensive revolvers selling, Colt could produce a few Pythons from time-to-time. A lot like how Colt sells a lot of 1991s while selling expensive Special Combat Governments from time-to-time...
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    "colt is back"

    I dont think the "huge investment" people are talking about is all that huge of an investment. Wouldn't the cost be jigs, forging dies, and software programming of CNC machines? If a new product flops, the CNC mills and lathes could be reprogrammed and the only loss would be the jigs and...
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    "colt is back"

    Why does everyone think Colt can't sell a Python? Wilson Combat sells some very expensive 1911s. Freedom Arms sells some very expensive single action revolvers. Does the market not support Wilson Combat and Freedom Arms because Ruger sells SR1911s and Blackhawks? There are people out...
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    "colt is back"

    I would love for Colt to bring back the King Cobra and Anaconda. These models were more reasonably priced back in the day and updated versions of them could be made on CNC machines. Sure would be nice to have an alternative to Smith & Wesson and Ruger.
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    "colt is back"

    It seems like a lot of people want Python quality at Ruger prices.
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    Looking for a holster for S&W 642.

    My wife likes several purses from Gun Tote'n Mamas.
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    Acceptance of Glock over the years.

    It's different. It might fit you better. Best thing to do is try shooting each and see which one you're most comfortable with. It might be a Glock. It might be a Walther. You might find you don't like any striker-fired semiauto. Maybe you'll like a revolver better? There's lots of different...
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    Acceptance of Glock over the years.

    Smith & Wesson actually tried three times to compete with Glock: the Sigma, M&P, and SW99. Four if you count the SD series. Here's everything I can think of competing against Glock. Ruger SR9/SR40 S&W SW99 S&W Sigma S&W M&P S&W SD Springfield Armory XD/XDm Walther P99 Walther PPQ
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    Dust off your crystal balls

    While more evolutionary than revolutionary, have one firearm that can fire multiple cartridges will become more common.
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    Glock grip angle - no flaming please !

    Does anyone have insight in exactly why Gaston Glock chose the grip angle of his design? Was it based on research on which angle is the best or "just because." I'm going to take a guess that it was based on research. Personally, I find I'm faster with the Glock than the 1911.
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    Who makes the best 357 revolver?

    The S&W 19-3 is an excellent choice.
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