Sold on Series 70

[California44]

I recently acquired two Series 70 pistols and now understand what the bashing on Series 80 is all about. I will not buy another Series 80 if I can help it. Series 70 is much lighter and crisp (and reassembly is easier too!).

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[C&Rcollector]

The secret is out.

[heidad01]

Yes, series 70 has a few less parts and much more straight forward. However, do not pass on a series 80 gun that you like. You can always remove the two little pieces related to the 80s and replace them with a spacer from brownells. that part is less than $10.

[DArBad]

If a PROPERLY done trigger job is done on a Series 70 and 80 Colts, you would be hard pressed to tell the difference.

[trigger945]

If you are referring to stock triggers, then you have a valid point. But as DArBad pointed out, a proper trigger job on either will leave you with a crisp and light trigger.

What did you mean by re-assembly is easier on a Series 70? From a detail strip because there are less parts than a Series 80?

[Bill Steele]

I agree with just about everything that has been said by everyone so far.

[U5512]

That's why I had to SSE this fine pistol....

[Snapping Twig]

All things being equal, proper trigger job done correctly, Schwartz or Colt system vs pre 70, a third hand is not needed for reassembly with the pre 70.

Mine are pre 70 for a reason.

No trigger job needed either.

[JTROKS]

Springfield Armory 1911s are series 70, but the ILS is a PITA

[JohnCCW]

Ok for a 100% target gun, but IF you drop a chambered series 70, on its hammer, on a hard surface, it could go bang.

Your beavertail, hammer, and sight choices may affect how dangerous it really is, but with my spur hammer, and standard beaver tail, I'll keep my series 80 firing pin block parts installed. It's one of the guns on my CCW permit.

[The Mad Mule]

Springfield Armory 1911s are series 70, but the ILS is a PITA

I didn't know they were Series 70, but the ILS is one reason why I bought a barebones Colt instead of a Springfield.

[stormvet]

I never really cared for the design of the series 80 FS, actually prefer the Swatz FS. But like you would rather have neither. But that said neither system has ever caused me any grief as far as functioning properly.
Also would rather not have the ILS on my S.A. Pistols, I did remove the one on my MC Op but have not on my TRP. Just never use the ILS.
Series 70 1911s I own.
Kimber Desert Warrior
Kimber Super Carry Pro HD
Kimber Warrior SOC ( on the way )
S.A. TRP
S.A. MC Op.
Swartz firing pin safety
Kimber CDP Pro
Kimber CDP Ultra
Series 80 firing pin safety.
Remington R1 enhanced.

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Sold on Series 70

My series 80 colt has a much better trigger than my series 70 Baer. That said, I prefer the series 70 for only one reason and that I don't have to deal with the reassemble of the part that pushes up the safety plunger.


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[California44]

Ok for a 100% target gun, but IF you drop a chambered series 70, on its hammer, on a hard surface, it could go bang.

Your beavertail, hammer, and sight choices may affect how dangerous it really is, but with my spur hammer, and standard beaver tail, I'll keep my series 80 firing pin block parts installed. It's one of the guns on my CCW permit.

I've heard the safety concern point before. How often does this actually happen?