just got my very fist Colt 1911 Government

[ourichie]

I am super excited. I see a range visit tomorrow

 

[montanaoffroader]

Welcome to the forum!


Looks nice, give us a range report after you shoot it......

 

[LCPor9mm]

First 1911

Congratulations!!! Say goodbye to any "extra money" from this point forward.

 

[rcjohnson]

there have been a couple episodes on American Rifleman the last two weeks about the 1911 and its history. You might enjoy watching them if you can find them. Congrats on the pistol - everyone should have at least one.

 

[713832281]

oh thats very nice!

 

[rondog]

Congratulations sir! And welcome aboard! You have good taste.

 

[doc540]

Bet'cha can't buy just one!

 

[MICHAEL T]

its started I have 8 last count. Their like a drug . You just got to have one more.Then you will stop.

 

[FlyboyJS]

Don't have a Colt but man once you start buying 1911s you can't stop. Just picked up a SW 1911 Sc. Moving up from a SA EMP 9mm

 

[ugaarguy]

A real Colt's Government Model for your first 1911. That's the way to do it. Enjoy your first of many 1911s.

 

[jackpinesavages]

Congrats!!

 

[2zulu1]

I have one that looks just like yours in .38 Super.

 

[cyclopsshooter]

You'll be quite happy with the practicality of a good stainless government model! Nice that its a Colt too

 

[mortablunt]

Welcome to the forum... and say goodbye to half your paycheck in ammo bills.

 

[GWARGHOUL]

I'm kinda Jealous.

 

[scramasax]

Hello I'm .... and I am a 1911 addict. I started out with Colts then added Springfield,LB, Wilson, C&S, Kandros Custom and several WWI and WWII to the pack. I keep on trying to stop but just cann't. It's a great addiction.

Cheers,

ts

 

[Hondo 60]

say goodbye to half your paycheck in ammo bills.

When I reload, it costs me about $8.36/box of 50.
(and I buy the bullets)
If you cast your own bullets (projectiles)? You can cut that in half.

Any one with a 44/45 anything, reloading your own is absolutely the way to go.

Just my humble opinion & 2¢ worth.

 

[ugaarguy]

Hondo, I found that when I reloaded I didn't save any money. I just shot many more rounds for the same money.

 

[Ringolevio]

Is that a Series 70 in stainless? I have a Series 70 Gov't in satin nickel, but I didn't know they were made in stainless. Or is it a "new" Series 70? Or am I totally off the mark?

I'm no metallurgist, but my understanding is that the stainless guns of the '70s had a tendency to gall, but that today's stainless steel is far superior. Comments, anyone?

 

[cyclopsshooter]

its an 80 series

 

[ultradoc]

congrats to you. I had a Colt 1911A2 years ago. I wish I had never got rid of that