Wolf in a 1911

[fast318]

I am going to take my Colt Mark IV/ Series 70 out next week and try out some Wolf ammo that I got a great deal on. I'll give a range report when I get back. Has anyone had any luck with Wolf in a 1911?

*Note this thread is NOT meant for people to tell me how much they dislike wolf or that it shouldn't be allowed in any range! I have had nothing but good luck shooting Wolf 7.62x39 in a couple of AK's, SKS and a Mini-30, I want to expand my ammunition horizons.

BTW anyone know approximately what year my 1911 was made? The left side of the slide says "Colt's MK IV/ Series 70", right side says "Colt's Government Model" and the serial is 70GXXXXX

Thanks everyone!

[morepoop4u]

I've put 500 through my rock island with out any problems 200 of which I shot yesterday

[fast318]

Great, thanks for the info. I plan on taking 150 rds.

[GSequoia]

70GXXXXX

If I'm not mistaken 1970 - 1972.

From here: http://proofhouse.com/colt/index.html

[fast318]

I thought it was the early 70's, I think my dad bought it when he was still in the Army reserves.

Thanks!

[dfletcher]

If you're going to shoot at an indoor check to see if the range allows steel cased ammo - some do not.

[fast318]

I'll be on BLM land, a one night camping shooting trip. It's going to be hotter than hell (Vegas).

[ThomasMagnum]

I have quite a few FTE and FTL with Wolf. Probably about 1 in 50 in most cases. Wolf 45ACP really is not good stuff but I have shot about 3000 rounds of it through various 1911s. Yes, it's fun to shoot if you got a good deal but I saw a hangfire that almost took off a friend's face a few months back and I'm glad I don't have any more Wolf left. I will never buy it again.

[dfletcher]

I'll be on BLM land, a one night camping shooting trip. It's going to be hotter than hell (Vegas).

Keep the windows down on 15 as you pass through DV & Vegas will seem cool by comparison.

[fast318]

I haven't had any FTE with this gun, the ejection port has been enlarged. I can't wait to get out and shoot!

I won't be going on the 15, we are actually going east of Jacumba near the San Diego/Imperial County line.

[PsychoTrucker]

I used some in my WW2 hand me down and never had a problem with it

[arfan66]

I've put a couple hundred through my Kimber Pro Carry II without so much as a hiccup. Just shoot it up and have fun!

Good Luck!

Jeff

[Blademan21]

I thought it was the early 70's, I think my dad bought it when he was still in the Army reserves.

Thanks!

I will give 100 rounds of Federal hardball just so you don't run Wolf in that Colt 70. Brother that gun is a classic. Don't take the chance just cause the ammo was cheap. My E-mail address is Blademan21@netzero.net. I am in the IE,maybe I can meet you like at the Bass Pro Shop on your way to Vegas. Let me know.

Blademan21

[fast318]

Wow, I appreciate the offer but I think this is something that I have to do to make my life complete

[Blademan21]

Good luck.