Jan 22, 2025 · Call me weird, but I simply replaced the plain-black Colt sights with 3-dot Colt sights. Avoid the temptation to replace parts on your brand-new 1911 just to make it "better". …

May 23, 2019 · 2. The barrel is a stainless unit marked "COLT .45 AUTO NM" on top, meaning it's one of their National Match barrels. I *think* the only difference between a standard and NM …

Mar 13, 2002 · New pickup 1914 Colt 1911, I have questions. GarrettC; Jan 20, 2025; 13 696 13h ago. by ...

Jan 12, 2024 · I have a series 70 Colt 1911 full size that I purchased new in 1969. I would like to upgrade my sights. Currently, I have a Bomar adjustable rear sight on it, but it is long and …

Feb 18, 2011 · I hear all sorts of things, read all sorts of things about 1911 steel quality - forged, cast, blah blah blah. It seems a lot of people think a good casting is as good as a forged gun. …

12/16/20 - This is a very rare and highly desirable Colt Model 1911 that was manufactured in 1912. It's all original and correct, and was previously authenticated by Scott Gahimer. The Colt …

May 9, 2012 · My favorite 1911 is a Colt original series 70 GCNM. My first Colt was a stainless steel series 80 government model. I've owned 5 Colt 1911's and all of them were very reliable …

Jan 9, 2017 · The Colt rail gun and the M45s are one of the best 1911 values out there right now. Colt, Springfield Armory, and Wilson Combat 1911’s Smith & Wesson Revolvers

Nov 6, 2011 · Yesterday, I shot a 1992-1999 era Colt 1911 MK IV Series 80 .45 ACP that looks very much like a modern Combat Elite, but finished much nicer. (I am going to buy this 1911.) …

Colt 1911 .45 U.S.Navy, mfg. 1918 Just want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who responded to my original posting. It was a pleasure learning more about the old .45, good, and …