Got my first 1911 finally!

[Big_E]

Was doing a lot of research on 1911's. Narrowed my brands between Colt and Springfield, even though I would like an Ed Brown, but I don't have the budget for that right now.

Blued Colt 1911 Series 70











There is barely any play between the slide and frame. This model felt much better than some of the higher end Colt models, too me at least.

My dad wants to buy it from me. Since I will inherit it eventually anyway, I might take the cash and get a parked Springfield to hold me over.

 

[MidwestRookie]

beautiful colt, congrats!

I just picked up my first 1911 today too, an STI Spartan, so I know how you must be feeling.

hope it shoots as good as it looks.

 

[dewalt-2]

Beauty pistol! I think those are the perfect Colt 1911's.

 

[rellascout]

Nice how is the bushing and barrel to slide fit?

 

[Dr.Rob]

Very nice indeed, a little jealous here.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

Good choice.

 

[rellascout]

"You stay classy, San Diego!"

 

[MachIVshooter]

Very nice indeed, a little jealous here.

<---------More than a little jealous!

Congrats, beautiful gun, and you definitely made the right choice!

 

[hey_poolboy]

While almost any 1911 is a good choice, that one is a beauty! Gotta love the original.

 

[JTQ]

Good for you. I also am envious of your pistol.

 

[Big_E]

Thanks everyone. I don't know too much about the whole 1911 fit details, especially with the bushing. I'll get to shoot it in a few days though. Right now I'm busy finishing school and I'll be behind enemy lines (CA) for a week.

I really love the way this gun feels. Looks like I will be getting another 1911 soon! (and another, and another...)

I have spent too much on pistols lately though. I got a CZ 75 stainless less than a month ago, and a S&W 22A that I haven't even shot yet.

 

[mrbro]

Very nice. The new Colt I saw at the store just recently wasn't finished as nice as yours.

 

[RockyMtnTactical]

looks good.

 

[1KPerDay]

Good choice. Congrats!

 

[chez323]

1911

very nice addition you have there, but just a word of caution to you seeing as how this your first 1911. They have a bad habit of multiplying, you might not notice it at first but your wallet will. Enjoy!

 

[Smaug]

Beautiful gun. I looked at that one, but it was outside my budget when I was ready to buy. Also, I didn't like the sights.

Sell it to your dad for the cost of the Springfield you want, with the agreement that you can borrow it when you want. (that may be implied in your family)

Or buy another (used) Colt.

 

[billpocz]

Looks great!

Let us know how she shoots!


Bill

 

[rickman]

Nice gun!

I am in the process if deciding if I "need" a 1911 in .45acp.

Sure looks tempting.

Doing my research now.

 

[il_10]

Beautiful 1911. Great choice!

I'm curious about these "series 70" repops; colt is putting the "series 70" name on their commanders that don't have the firing pin safety, but the commanders never had the series 70 collet bushing/barrel setup, thus were never actually series 70 guns. So does this gun have the series 70 style collet bushing and matching barrel, or a solid bushing and standard barrel?

 

[Lateck]

Congrats on the new 1911.

I too am a 1911 newbie... I got the 100 year old copy: Ruger SR1911!



Lateck,

 

[tiro6]

good choice! very classy. too bad they're addicting and you'll be buying that brown in a month, month and half tops....

 

[Big_E]

Thanks again everyone.

I haven't had a chance to take it apart to look at the bushing. If it is just a standard bushing then maybe Colt just uses "Series 70" as nomenclature for, "Not a Series 80 safety."

Since I will inherit this gun anyway, I might as well let my dad "borrow" it for a dozen or two years while I make off with extra cash and another 1911.

Can some of you "1911 Experts" tell me how well the gun is fitted based on the picture of the extractor and such? I would like to know if it is matching pretty well. But like I said before, there is very little horizontal movement of the slide and its not a huge factor to me, but I don't want something sloppy either.

 

[JTQ]

I'm curious about these "series 70" repops; colt is putting the "series 70" name on their commanders that don't have the firing pin safety, but the commanders never had the series 70 collet bushing/barrel setup, thus were never actually series 70 guns. So does this gun have the series 70 style collet bushing and matching barrel, or a solid bushing and standard barrel?

No collet bushing on the current Colt's.

http://www.m1911.org/prodte26.htm

I don't think Colt has ever put Series 70 roll marks on a Commander model, though it doesn't mean people haven't called them as such.

 

[Baba Louie]

But like I said before, there is very little horizontal movement of the slide and its not a huge factor to me, but I don't want something sloppy either.

While I'm no expert, I've never worried too much about the slide/frame fit, if the barrel/bushing is tight up front and the rear lugs are locked up tight (no vertical movement when you push down on the chamber when it's in battery). If those two relationships are proper and snug, you can probably hit your target reliably once you learn the trigger and get the sights POA/POI figured out.

Nice Prancing Pony you got there BTW Big_E. Been thinking about one of those Centennial marked Colts, but have too many other 1911's that need to go out shooting more often as it is.

Have your Pa go shopping with you, buy you the 1911 you want, then swap out, maybe? I only wish I could still do that or had that option with my Dad. Enjoy shooting you new Colt.

 

[il_10]

JTQ: They're not putting the rollmarks on the commander, but they are marketing it as a series 70 "firing system" gun.

http://www.coltsmfg.com/Catalog/SpecialEditions/21stCenturyCommander.aspx

I guess "series 70" to colt means no firing pin safety, as Big E suggested.