Colt 1911 vs 1991

[priv8ter]

I have to admit to not exactly being an expert on Colt's .45s. In fact the first time I fired one was last week at a gun range in Connecticut when I brought my brother-in-law shooting as a graduation gift.

They had a nice stainless steel Colt on the rental wall, and when I asked to rent it, I thought it was a 1911. But on the slide, it said 1991. As far as I can tell, everything funtioned just like a 1911.

After the first group he shot, my BIL looked at his target and says, "Wow...this thing shoots WAY nicer than that Glock 19 I wanted to shoot." Kids got this thing for glocks...but hey, he's only 18....maybe this will help him out grow it.

Just Kidding! I know Glock's have their niche, and a G 36 is on my list. And after this experience, a Mil-Spec Springfield is rapidly moving up my list.

Now, to the real point of this thread...is their any difference between a 1991 and a 1911, or is it just a model number thing?

 

[rick newland]

The 1991 is a no thrills Colt that came out in 91 and started up with the serial numbers where they left off in 1945. Main difference is the firing pin lock on the 1991. If you are serious about buying a colt spend a little extra and get the new Series 70 replica, it is one of the finest 1911's colt has made.

 

[Rob96]

I have one of the new rollmarked stainless 1991A1's and it is great. They say Colt is putting out there best pistols ever, so you should be good to go with either one.

 

[Delmar]

Don't know what they sell the Series 70 for in Ala. for, but for the money around here in DFW, you can darned near get a Gold Cup for that price!
The 1991A1 is not quite as accurate as the higher priced models, but they are very servicable weapons and I sure wouldn't turn up my nose at them. We have a gunshow at Market hall this weekend and I'm going down to check some prices right after work.

 

[rick newland]

I have owned several gold cups in the past and the new 70's series is yards ahead for fit. I would guess though that the Gold Cups of today would be better than the ones made in the 80's and 90's. I Paid $840 for my blued 70 here in AL and have a stainless 70 on order for $870.

 

[XavierBreath]

rick newland is dead on the money with his statements. If this pistol checks out OK, and you can get it for a decent price, don't hesitate. Being able to shoot a pistol before buying is a great asset. Go to http://usgi1911.tripod.com/used1911/ to see how to check it out. Consult the Blue Book for pricing. 1991's go for less a lot of the time simply because they don't say 1911!

 

[J. Parker]

Now that new Colt's have a "new" rollmark the old "1991A1" rollmark is bad-mouthed to no end. It's too bad because they're great pistol's. I had a 1991A1 Colt Commander and it was real sweet shooter and stone cold reliable. You can get 1991A1's cheap now ,so hey, that's great. Best, John

 

[SodaPop]

My Colt 1991A1 has about 8000rds threw it and its still going strong.