Colt 1911 xse government

[NOMADCHRIS]

Does any one own a colt 1911 xse government model? How well is it put together ? How accurate is it ? FEEL FREE TO POST A PIC OF YOUR 1911. I AM REALLY INTERESTED IN THE STAINLESS MODEL

 

[MICHAEL T]

I have several Colts and I will say their all very well made Lot better parts that some others in their price range. Never heard Colt say need 500 round break in either. In their price range I think their great pistol and every one should own at least 1 Colt 1911

 

[UKWildcats]

I have one -- Blue's Government Model -- don't shoot it much but it is very well made -- great workmanship.

Tight but not to tight -- Don't remember ever having a problem during assembly or disassembly.

Would recommend -- got mine for $800 -- great deal compared to the other high end 1911's.


UK

 

[Big L]

After an incredible amount of internet research on 1911s, I recently purchased a new full size Colt XSE Government Model 1911 in stainless, and simply put - it's beautiful. I've put about 400 trouble free rounds through the thing to date and really like this weapon. Aside from the nostalgia and history surrounding Colt 45 1911s, this really seems to be an extremely well made, perfectly balanced, easy shooting, and ridiculously accurate weapon based on my limited, yet firsthand experience.

I'm a revolver guy that has little expertise and/or fancy pants knowledge about the subtle nuances between series 70/80 trigger feel etc, but based on my own experience with my own gun and in my own opinion, those pro/con arguments are foolishness by those who probably couldn't tell the difference anyway. The series 80 single action trigger on the XSE works and feels perfect.

If you are in the market for a 1911, I'd highly recommend a Colt if you can get your hands on one. In closing, check out price of any used Colt in just about any condition, and you will quickly realize that even if you end up not liking you new Colt for whatever reason, you will easily be able to resell/consign it w/o losing your shirt. Hope this helps.

 

[Apocalypse-Now]

the edges of the slides are sharp enough to shave with those things

 

[squarles67]

Fit and finish of what comes out of Colt these days is excellent, buy with confidence. I've picked up three this year including an XSE.

 

[Ringolevio]

I have one, in stainless, except it's a Commander. And apparently it's not an XSE, because it lacks the "100 years of service" rollmark. I bought it a little over a year ago, so it must have been made just before the XSE designation came about; certainly nothing on the gun or the paperwork says "XSE", but it has all the same features (extended ambidextrous thumb safeties, front and rear slide serrations, rosewood grips, fixed white dot sights etc.).

It's run perfectly from day one (although I only shoot hardball; never tried HPs). I've been carrying it every day since I bought it and I'm quite pleased with it. It's one of three Colt 1911s I own but it's my favorite.

I paid $1000 otd. From reading here it sounds as if some have bought the same thing for less. But I was looking for a Colt and, while everybody had cases full of Kimbers and Springfields, there were few Colts to be had.

The LGS where I bought mine also had a stainless Gov't Model and I now wish I'd bought that also, or a second Commander if one had been available (they had a LW Commander, but I don't like lightweight guns).

Hey, it's only money, Right? And if you can get what you want, when you want it, what difference do a few more dollars make?

 

[Skylerbone]

First off it's well made in regards to material. The fitting is above average (needs a bushing wrench to turn in battery for example) as is accuracy and the finish is between fine and time for a better dehorning, polishing and blue. Operates smoothly, does what it should reliably and is still a reasonable value.

Best feature: smooth
Worst feature: the tweener grip safety and its poor fit.

Lousy cell phone pic:

 

[JTQ]

Skylerbone wrote,
Worst feature: the tweener grip safety and its poor fit.

I agree. I would not buy a pistol with the "duckbill" grip safety. The "duckbill" is my least favorite grip safety. I'd rather have a GI grip safety than the "duckbill". However, my understanding is the newer XSE's are coming with a beavertail grip safety like the one used on the new Combat Elite, which is actually an XSE model.

I would check before buying to make sure you aren't getting the old style grip safety.

 

[Skylerbone]

The above XSE was minted this summer. No telling when they'll run out of ducks and go looking for beavers but their website has displayed a beavertailed XSE all year.

 

[squarles67]

Interesting...I bought the XSE shown above in March 2011 and it has the normal beavertail. Mine is a lightweight though, maybe that had something to do with it.

 

[cyclopsshooter]

I bought a stainless rail gun a while back because it was as close as I could get to a 100th anniversary Colt.. I was so impressed with it that I just picked up an XSE commander for carry duty. Oh, and I prefer the beaver on the rail gun.. not so much the "duck bill" on the commander.. but its not too bad. ymmv

 

[No Quarter]

Circa 2001 Stainless Combat Commander XSE with matte bead blast...

They are very nicely put together firearms. I highly recommend them.

 

[DenaliPark]

Here's my XSE Government model(Rail Gun)...Fit & finish are superior, it must be noted that this particular 1911 came off of Colt's new CNC hardware, frame to slide fit is as good as any full custom effort I've ever seen....