New Colt pistol

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My friend Rich at Colt sent me an email yesterday about the new Colt pistol coming out in (I believe) August.
Another upgraded Colt classic is brought back in 2008 with the return of the Model O8011XSE; the Colt Combat Elite.

Once again, Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC returns to its roots. Where quality and workmanship are demanded, Colt has once again met and exceeded the expectations of its customers. With new and exciting features this iconic legend is styled for the combat-style match shooter. A great addition to any collection or avid shooting enthusiast, new features for 2008 bring rosewood grips, a Smith & Alexander upswept beavertail grip safety, Colt single side tactical safety, and other standard features of the XSE Series.

Where history meets Modern Era, the heart and soul of Colt’s quality is still derived from its forged stainless steel frame and forged carbon steel slide. With the helping of a time honored tradition of American Craftsmanship, once again, Quality Makes It A Colt. In today’s world of polymers, investment castings, short cuts, time & cost savings, Colt continues to ask, “Show Me Your Forging”.

Features:

• Front & Rear Slide Serrations
• White Dot Carry Sights
• Skeletonized 3-Hole Trigger
• Combat Hammer with Elongated Slot
• Enhanced Tolerances
• 8 + 1 Capacity
• Rosewood Grips
• Smith & Alexander Upswept Beavertail Safety
• ‘New’ Colt Single Side Tactical Thumb Safety
• Two-Tone Finish
• Chambered in .45 ACP


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I am sure it will be another overpriced, underdone 1911. Poor quality, crappy accuracy, no where near the match of the modern "tupperware" pistols. Colt needs to move into the 21st Century.


Of course I will line up to buy one as soon as I can.:neener:

A Colt is always the right answer....:evil:
 
So basically, they reintroduced the Gunsite Pistol, but gave it a different trigger and made it a two-tone. I like it, but I'd like it better if it wasn't a two-tone. I'd be interested in knowing if it was a series 70 or 80, also.
 
It is a Series 80 and based on the XSE.
Currently Colt does not have a bi tone pistol in it's line up and this is to fill the spot for those who like the bi tone look.
I am hoping Colt is going to send me one to test.
I will keep yall in the loop.
 
I agree, I would rather it be the 70 series. But I like the looks of this enough to ignore my rule of no FPS pistols.
 
Cast steel Filipino RIA's and ammo....a certain course to long term happiness and return on investment for heirs, to be sure.

Colt sells all the guns they can make WITHOUT ads in mags/bribes to rags....they're not out of the civilian market, and haven't been, just ask us 1911 and SAA owners....as for Glock-like reliability, happy to say that's not the case....probably better....and Colt 1911's haven't avoided recalls by offering "upgrades", unlike Glock....but I'm sure Glock-owner grandkids will be thanking their far-seeing grandparents for the fine investment when the plastic dries out and cracks.
 
Argh! I just have to chime in on this thread. In another thread, I mentioned that the last three Kimbers I bought new were better 1911s -- for the money spent -- than the last three Colts I purchased.

The last three Colts I purchased were just not up to par. In a fit of nostalgia, I paid over $850 for a stainless Series 70 repro. It is not nearly the pistol the Springfield Armory stainless Mil-Spec I bought a couple years ago is ... Fit and finish, slide-to-frame fit, accuracy: the SA Mil-Spec is simply a better pistol -- and it cost me only $515 at time of purchase.

I'm done with new Colts. I still love my pre-Series 80 LW Commander, my Combat Commander and my old, old Gov't Model -- but the XSE and the 1991 leave me cold. SA and Kimber (even with more MIM parts) give me far more for the money -- frontstrap checkering, Novak/Meprolight night-sights, tighter fit, better accuracy -- today, you're paying only for the "Colt's" name on the slide.
 
I disagree Old Dog that you are paying for the Colt name.
I have nothing bad to say about any of my Colts or the ones I have shot.
I in turn have not had great luck with Kimber at all.
I really was not looking to turn this into a pro or anti Colt thread just bringing my friends at THR new news for those who are interested.
Like it or hate it, fine by me.
 
Hunter, same with mine.....pity you can't announce a new Colt without folk jumping in, and jumping on, Colt....I don't do that on Glock, RIA, or anyone else's threads....too bad the courtesy isn't returned....nice looking new gun, but far too modern for my tastes....
 
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Hunter, I wasn't trying to turn this into an anti-Colt thread. It's simply that I believe the Colt name doesn't mean what it used to ... in my opinion, Colt quality hasn't been up to snuff in recent years. I am a huge fan of Colt autopistols. I will continue buying new Colts in the hope that the company will again deliver me a pistol worthy of the Colt name.

I believe -- and this is only only one man's opinion -- that both SA and Kimber -- and perhaps Dan Wesson (CZ) are currently producing better 1911s for the retail prices asked.
 
Every new 1911 release looks the same as the previous one. 1911 makers have really gotten into a rut with their skeletonized three hole triggers, ugly skeletonized ring hammer, unnecessary beavertails and forward serrations. It's getting to be a running joke already.

These manufactures should try adding some features that would actually enhance the gun, like some line checkering on the front strap and a beveled magwell. Also sticking to parts made from barstock and honing the mainspring housing wouldn't hurt either. And a nice chrome lined barrel. An extractor made from the proper spring steel...
 
At least they fitted the grip safety. All the new Colt guns with beavertail that I have seen the safety wasn't even slightly blended. Anyone know why they don't do this? I love Colt handguns, and am looking for another when I get home, but I don't understand this practice.
 
They need a new design, a decent price, and Glocklike reliability.
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Oh, you mean reliability like cracked frames, broken rails, busted trigger springs, and ka-booms caused by improper chamber support? Some folks prefer real steel guns to plastic guns. I own both and have had more problems with polymer guns than with any steel gun like the 1911 that has been around for the past 90 years and is still going strong. I have bought several new Colts in the past few years and the quality in the guns I have found has been excellent. To each his own.
 
Just to address a few points outerlimit brought up.
Front strap checkering by many is unwanted and even more so a extended magwell (the Colt magwells are beveled).
Colt does use quality steel in it's internals and as for the extractor where are you getting your information from?
What is the reasoning for a chromed lined barrel in a Government Model?
Colt pistols are still hand built and fitted the old way. They have begun to buy and set up CNC machinery (the reason for my next visit to Colt is to see this) and so times are changing.
Many companies try to improve on the "1911" by changing the specs and there in lies the trouble (Kimber).
Now I am not defending Colt so much as trying to set the story straight. Lord knows they have made their share of mistakes (Double Eagle, Colt Cowboy) in designs and decisions.
For the most part I believe Colt does try to do right by their customers and have made vast improvments over the years.
Again not trying to defend them of justify anything. The new pistol is a bit modern looking (I prefer my 1991A1) but I see the thought behind the pistol. Look at all the different models Kimber or S&W has out.
If Colt sends me one to test I will test it with an open mind, if it turns out to be junk I will say so but if it works great the forward cocking serrations nor Series 80 FPS would not stop me from likeing it.
Mtngunr good to see you around.
 
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