John Wayne
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Local store has one in the case I'm sort of interested in. Shot 1911's but never owned one.
It's a Combat Commander, Series 80 in .45 ACP. Original blue finish (85-90%, wear but not rust), Hogue rubber grips, no box, and two mags. Asking price is a firm $600.
Is this a good starter 1911? It would be carried occasionally, so it'd have to be reliable without the addition of aftermarket parts or custom work. I have always wanted to own a Colt and a 1911, but is the series 80 a good representation of either, or is this around the time Colt went to the MIM parts and crappy QC?
Any info much appreciated.
It's a Combat Commander, Series 80 in .45 ACP. Original blue finish (85-90%, wear but not rust), Hogue rubber grips, no box, and two mags. Asking price is a firm $600.
Is this a good starter 1911? It would be carried occasionally, so it'd have to be reliable without the addition of aftermarket parts or custom work. I have always wanted to own a Colt and a 1911, but is the series 80 a good representation of either, or is this around the time Colt went to the MIM parts and crappy QC?
Any info much appreciated.