Colt Mustang

[Waingro]

So I think I know what I want - I think I want to get a Colt Mustang. Now I just heard there are two versions Colt Mustang Plus II and Colt Mustang Pocketlite - they go for around $600 I hear and are very reliable carry guns and basically a mini-1911.

What is the difference between these two models?

Is there a web site I can cross check dates with serial numbers?

What do you guys think? Smaller then PPK, .380 is a decent round, I prefer it over the Keltec, Seecamp, and Bretta. And it's made by Colt - WHAT SAY YOU?

[Guntech]

Colt=Anyday Anyway, meaning always good

Check this out

http://www.nrapublications.org/tar/Mustang.308.asp

[ojisan]

Pocketlite = 6+1, alloy frame.
Mustang + 2 = 8+1 (380 Govt length grip), steel frame IIRC
I have a stainless Pocketlite. I like it very much! Yes buy one!
The slide stop does slide out unexpectedly on some later production guns, there is a easy fix for this. Otherwise good to go.

[Waingro]

So how many variations of this pistol are they?

The Government one from a long time ago

The Mustang

The Mustang +II

And ones with different alloy frames? How do I know what is what if I find one?

[JTROKS]

If you can find it for $600 in CA jump on it.

[ojisan]

Gotta eat dinner now, then take some pics and post 'em for you. Back soon.

[jazman]

Since you asked, for starters, do some research. Check out Colt Forums. Find someone who has one so you can actually see and touch one (let alone shoot one) instead of making up your mind to buy one after seeing 4 or 5 posts on a forum, no offense...

[Guntech]

I buy all my guns before shooting them , sometimes before seeing them, if its from a close friend/ family

[Waingro]

Since you asked, for starters, do some research. Check out Colt Forums. Find someone who has one so you can actually see and touch one (let alone shoot one) instead of making up your mind to buy one after seeing 4 or 5 posts on a forum, no offense...

I have asked about this pistol before, I have been searching for a small pistol for a while, I have looked at many options - I just don't have much info about this one.

[ojisan]

Stainless PL with blued slide and laminate grips. Stainless PL slide has the name POCKETLITE on the side, steel framers read MKIV Series 80 Colt 380 AUT0.
Steel frame 22 oz, PL 15oz empty. Govt 380 model is like a small Commander, Mustang is like Officers. There were a few alloy frame Govts. Mustangs in both steel and alloy frames.
Magazines shown are Mustang 6 round, Govt 7 round, and Mustang extended 7 round w/ base pad.
If you are in the area, you can try it sometime at ASR. PM if you want.

[5150Marcelo]

Craig, thats COOL! Wanna sell it?

[ojisan]

Craig, thats COOL! Wanna sell it?

NO! I was real lucky to find the whole top end in blued 'cause I like the old two-tone "pony" look. I tracked down all the different mags available and got one of each. This matches my two-tone Para as a pair...1911s big and little!


Back on topic: If the 1911 is the best of the auto pistols, then a small 1911 should be the best of the pocket auto pistols. ; )
Colt 380s can rack slide w/ safety on a nice upgrade to the basic 1911 design. Also this is a locked breech design, not a blowback. Much better!
Corbon 90 gr @1025fps. Chicks dig 'em!

[JTROKS]

Here's mine. I wish I had some extra mags.

[ojisan]

The "full size" Gov't 380 steel frame is a very nice gun to shoot! If you ever get a chance to try one, do it! One of those great matches of cartridge and size. But the smaller and lighter PL is the way to go for carry.

[gunrun45]

No offense, I can't stand these things.
IMO its one of the most poorly thought out 380's available. I shot one of my old sergeants colt pocket mustang II's 380 extensively when I was in the same boat as you. I just HAD to have one at the time and I'm glad I played with his first. It shot fine, it carried well. Just don't EVER take it apart. If you do, don't call me. I was NOT impressed with the trigger assembly of this gun and I think there is a good reason why they don't make it anymore.
For the size, price, availability and parts issues I'd get a newer S&W PPK instead.

I whole heartedly agree when the advice was given, "Shoot it first before you buy". Glad I did.