Colt Series 80 CCO?
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Tigerseye
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I think that the price is fair for a good specimen.
I've never handled a Gunsite CCO so I cannot comment on that.
I've never handled a Gunsite CCO so I cannot comment on that.
BullfrogKen
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Yes, I'd say so.
If you pass it up, let me know where that is so I can get it.
If you pass it up, let me know where that is so I can get it.
That's a good price...
I would be all over that like white on rice...
As far as the Colt Gunsite CCO's go, I own two. They are great guns - in fact, one is my EDC gun. They were expensive like you mentioned, but keep in mind the Gunsite CCO is basically a Colt Custom Shop gun made to Gunsite's spec's.
The main mechanical difference between the Colt Gunsite CCO and the one you are thinking about buying is that your Series 80 has a firing pin safety while the Colt Gunsite CCO is a Series 70 pistol and does not. Some complain that the Colt Series 80 firing pin safety messes up the excellent trigger pull the Series 70 guns are known for. I don't have personal experience with this (but have heard a good gunsmith can fix it). On the other hand, theoretically the Gunsite CCO could discharge if dropped, where the Series 80 pistols will not. I don't drop my pistol very often, so I didn't see it as much of an issue for me.
However, keep in mind that there are pros and cons with any CCO pistol versus other pistols:
Pros: Good stopping power, ergonomic, very concealable (with the right holster)
Cons: Lesser magazine capacity than more modern designs, tends to be more ammo sensitive (mine won't feed Ranger-T or Corbon DPX reliably), takes longer to clean
In all honesty, I love my Colt Gunsite CCO, but if the SHTF where concealability wasn't a top priority, I am reaching for my Glock.
I hope this helps...
I would be all over that like white on rice...
As far as the Colt Gunsite CCO's go, I own two. They are great guns - in fact, one is my EDC gun. They were expensive like you mentioned, but keep in mind the Gunsite CCO is basically a Colt Custom Shop gun made to Gunsite's spec's.
The main mechanical difference between the Colt Gunsite CCO and the one you are thinking about buying is that your Series 80 has a firing pin safety while the Colt Gunsite CCO is a Series 70 pistol and does not. Some complain that the Colt Series 80 firing pin safety messes up the excellent trigger pull the Series 70 guns are known for. I don't have personal experience with this (but have heard a good gunsmith can fix it). On the other hand, theoretically the Gunsite CCO could discharge if dropped, where the Series 80 pistols will not. I don't drop my pistol very often, so I didn't see it as much of an issue for me.
However, keep in mind that there are pros and cons with any CCO pistol versus other pistols:
Pros: Good stopping power, ergonomic, very concealable (with the right holster)
Cons: Lesser magazine capacity than more modern designs, tends to be more ammo sensitive (mine won't feed Ranger-T or Corbon DPX reliably), takes longer to clean
In all honesty, I love my Colt Gunsite CCO, but if the SHTF where concealability wasn't a top priority, I am reaching for my Glock.
I hope this helps...
BullfrogKen
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mdao,
Did you pick that piece up? I'd like an opportunity at it if you passed on it.
Did you pick that piece up? I'd like an opportunity at it if you passed on it.
boldkharma
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No Doubt!! I love mine. Accurate, reliable and light.
I ended up picking it up, but it's been fairly problematic. It looked good on initial inspect, everything worked smoothly, no frame wear, no barrel pitting, just some finish damage and a little rust on the sights but nowhere else.
I took it to the range after a field strip and lube, and consistently had last round failure to feeds. Basically this kind of failure.
Thought it was the magazine, a Metalform 7 rd Officers, so I picked up a Wilson 7 rd Officers, a MecGar 6 rd Officers, and a Act/Novak 8 rd full sized to test it out. The only mag to function correctly was the Act/Novak.
So I detail stripped the pistol, gave it a through cleaning, then went back to the range. Still malfunctioning, and the front sight fell off to boot. I suspect it was held in by rust, and the cleaning removed the rust that was holding it in place. I think the FTF issues are due to an overtensioned extractor now.
Still, it shoots well, handles great, and the major components (frame, slide, and barrel) are all in excellent condition. Now I just need to figure out which 'smith I want to send it and $1.5k to...
I took it to the range after a field strip and lube, and consistently had last round failure to feeds. Basically this kind of failure.
1911Tuner said:
Thought it was the magazine, a Metalform 7 rd Officers, so I picked up a Wilson 7 rd Officers, a MecGar 6 rd Officers, and a Act/Novak 8 rd full sized to test it out. The only mag to function correctly was the Act/Novak.
So I detail stripped the pistol, gave it a through cleaning, then went back to the range. Still malfunctioning, and the front sight fell off to boot. I suspect it was held in by rust, and the cleaning removed the rust that was holding it in place. I think the FTF issues are due to an overtensioned extractor now.
Still, it shoots well, handles great, and the major components (frame, slide, and barrel) are all in excellent condition. Now I just need to figure out which 'smith I want to send it and $1.5k to...
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