Colt 1911 Series 70 Blue

[R0CKETMAN]

1911s fall just below AK's on my priority list of inspection before purchase. I'd buy from someone where an inspection period is provided.

That said in the last few years I've bought new O1911 O1918 O1970 with zero issues. I did turn down a face to face deal on an O1970 with off center spring plug cut.

Don't discount SA as well

[R0CKETMAN]

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[Cincinnatus15]

Don't discount SA as well

Springfield Armory makes a good reliable 1911? Which models? Loaded, Mil Spec, Range Officer, etc?

[Wake27]

Springfield Armory makes a good reliable 1911? Which models? Loaded, Mil Spec, Range Officer, etc?

All of them. The only models I've ever heard of having issues are a 9mm variant, the combat operator I believe. There's a thread info on here about them. I'd be surprised if they still have issues too. Never heard of a problem with a .45 model. Find whatever Colt or SA you want and go for it, they both make great 1911s and every decent American should have at least one.


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[Falar]

I think the current production Colts are some of the best Colt has ever produced (and I've heard this from other owners also). I've bought a few over the past few years, and all have run 100%. Even with hollow point. And if you do have any problems, it's under warranty.

A few years ago they replaced the older machines with new CNCs. Big difference.

I've still seen a few make it through with very uneven dust covers (when viewed from the front) but all the ones I've had have been excellent.

Starting in late '11 I went on a berserk Colt spree and got about 13 of them. I didn't send back or have an issue with any.

I have a MIM aversion so I replaced the discos and sears though.

It is why I totally avoid nearly all-MIM pistols like SA (too many Brazilian parts too) and MIMber.

[opngrnd]

Starting in late '11 I went on a berserk Colt spree and got about 13 of them.

This makes me happy...

[Turnkey11]

Local shop has a layaway program and a new manufacture 70 series blued and a stainless under the counter, this thread doesn't help. Hardest part is deciding which to get, or to get both.

[Gary1911A1]

Local shop has a layaway program and a new manufacture 70 series blued and a stainless under the counter, this thread doesn't help. Hardest part is deciding which to get, or to get both.

Getting both sounds good to me, but see my on-line name. That being said unless you have a problem with your pistols rusting get the blue one. Carbon steel runs smoother and blue has more character even with wear.

[Turnkey11]

Getting both sounds good to me, but see my on-line name. That being said unless you have a problem with your pistols rusting get the blue one. Carbon steel runs smoother and blue has more character even with wear.

I don't plan on doing any work to the slide or frame, has anyone melonited their 1911? Could it be done with the look of polished bluing on the sides and matte on the top of the slide?

[bamashooter]

I purchased the Colt O1970A1CS in Sep 2014 for 1,021.00 from Bud's w/ a credit card. Check or MO would have been a little under a thousand. I've seen them the past year or so for low to mid 800.00s. I find it to be ok but nothing special. Decent 800.00 gun I reckon. I'll take my 700.00 CZ1911 A1 over the Colt all day long.