Rant on...Colt

[smittty]

The thing that really disappointed me the most about colt is why they didn't keep at least their govt model on roster.

This isn't a decision that Colt made, it's the fault of the roster.

The spec's for every part in the firearm must remain identical in order for it to comply with the roster.

If a specific part is being made by manufacturer and say the owner dies and it results in that business closing, well the guns that relied on those parts, in Colt's case it was the full length recoil springs, that's a change in manufacturer and the end result is falling off the roster.

Don't blame Colt, blame your politicians for the roster!

Eventually all semi-autos pistols will fall off the roster.

[REDdawn6]

those RIAs in 38 super are supposed to be, i've wondered this myself.

But i think in the end i'd be happier spending a few hundred more on the SPringfield 9mm than the Rock with a barrel i'll never use

You can buy a barrel from factory and run 38 Super mags, GTG . Also can buy and run 9mm mags. Lots of people are doing this.

[81Degrees]

You can buy a barrel from factory and run 38 Super mags, GTG . Also can buy and run 9mm mags. Lots of people are doing this.

So it's a drop in replacement?

Edit: did some research and answered my own question.

[smle-man]

Nothing like a Colt! My 60th birthday present from my wife 2 years ago. Something to pass along to my children when the time comes.

[cannon]

This is the model Beetle referred to.

This is the model Beetle mentioned in his post.

After I learn how to take a decent picture. This one will be in the classifieds here.

[SamGoldstein]

Oh puh-leeze

OP, I have a Series 80 Colt and a Kimber Custom II. Of the two, the Kimber shoots better, can handle hotter loads better, and the customer service is outstanding. Furthermore, the Kimber does not have that stupid internal locking system that the Springfield does. Now, I predict all the Kimber haters will poop on my post. Ask me if I care what they think.

[highpower]

It is sad that the National Socialists that run the PRC have managed to insure that even as iconic a firearm as a Colt Government Model can no longer be allowed to be purchased new by their subjects. The last new gun I bought before escaping from the Peoples Republic of Commiefornia was a new Colt Government Model in 2012.

I really don't give a damn whether a Kimber, Springfield, or some other brand of firearm does this or that better, I like my Colts. Mine shoots just fine and that's all I care about.



It goes out to the range often with it's older brother, my '74 vintage Gold Cup. Apparently, another gun that your rules no longer allow you to purchase.

[Lead Waster]

I'll be honest and say that there is an allure to a Colt 1911, but realistically, there are so many 1911 manufacturers that I'd rather shop based on features, rather than a brand name. Let's face it, a 1911 is a 1911. The design was perfected over 100 years ago, only tweaks and mods have been added and most are not anything that changes the fundamental design (sights, humped mainspring, beavertail grip safety ... really, big whoop).

Oh sure, you can take a nice 1911 and cut holes with your mill all over the slide and make different slide serrations, but really, there is nothing new, the only quality difference would be how much time and effort a particular manufacturer decides to spend on a particular gun before sending it out the door. And I hate to say it, but I doubt Colt cares, or needs to care, about a single gun.

[teflondog]

I bought a Colt because I thought it was "the 1911" to own. Compared to my other 1911s it was very loose fitting. I sold it not long after since I hated the rattle of the slide.

[hambam105]

"I won the Silver Medal in the Olympics" LB, 1976

Wow.

Who won the Gold?

Is that a Colt?

Nah, its a XYZ. But it's just a good as Colt.

Yah, sure it is.

No I didn't win the Gold Medal, yet. And yes I do own & recommend SA stock 5'' 1911s. But not until you own 5" Colt 1911s.

[cannon]

I bought a Colt because I thought it was "the 1911" to own. Compared to my other 1911s it was very loose fitting. I sold it not long after since I hated the rattle of the slide.

Some Colt models are loose and do rattle but that is on purpose.

That loose rattle Colt Gov. model will work fine after being dropped in sand, mud etc. Just like an AK 47.

Other models like the Gold cup is very tight and doesn't rattle. Thus it is accurate but not as good on the battlefield.

[jonzer77]

Springfield Loaded is the best buy right now in CA for production 1911s

I think the Dan Wesson PM7 is a lot nicer production gun but you pay a few more bucks for it.

[81Degrees]

I like that flat hammer look more than the one that came on my commander. The hammer on the new commander bothers me to look at.
Any ideas why the change in design, hammer bite?

[81Degrees]

Some Colt models are loose and do rattle but that is on purpose.

That loose rattle Colt Gov. model will work fine after being dropped in sand, mud etc. Just like an AK 47.

Other models like the Gold cup is very tight and doesn't rattle. Thus it is accurate but not as good on the battlefield.

The XSE I shoot has yet to loosen up at all. I've only put about 600 rounds down range with it. And the thumb safety is ridiculously tight. It's starting to wear the blueing, and I keep it pretty lubed up.

[highpower]

I like that flat hammer look more than the one that came on my commander. The hammer on the new commander bothers me to look at.
Any ideas why the change in design, hammer bite?

I am not sure, I bought a Commander new in 1979 and it had the rounded hammer, so I think they have always come that way.