Anyone Checked Out The Colt Marine 1911...?
http://www.coltsmfg.com/Catalog/Colt...inePistol.aspx
http://www.coltsmfg.com/portals/0/pr...70CQB_450w.jpg
I still don't have a 1911 with a rail. I was planning on getting a Series 70 since they started making them again but this one does look interesting.
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I been thinking of getting my 1st 1911 & initially, it was gonna be a Delta Elite. When the M45 was introduced, I thought, "that's the one". I'm waiting/hoping for the price to come down. I've read a few magazine articles about it but I'm also interested in what others here have to say.
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Littlelebowski
I haven't heard a single good thing about these guns; either in civilian or military hands.
What issues have you heard?
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Littlelebowski
Other than the very public exposure (google or TOS) of the poor performance in testing (and subsequent revamp to a dual recoil spring) for the Marines, I have the below from someone in the know whom I won't name. Take it or leave it but I trust the guy.
Finish is sub par.
Small parts fitting
Accuracy
I haven't Googled it yet (only read a couple of mag articles) & I don't frequent TOS. I have no reason not to take your word for it so that's good info. Thanks
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Littlelebowski
I haven't heard a single good thing about these guns; either in civilian or military hands.
There is a lot to be desired for a $2k MSRP Colt.
Major Dislike-
Stainless Steel Slide and Frame.
I am certainly interested in how this weapon pans out over the next few years with MARSOC. If it truly is the drop in parts gun advertised; and runs as a service pistol is expected, it would be a major accomplishment for Colt. Time will tell.
I know the Civilian Model is not the drop in parts weapon issued to MARSOC. I chalk the price up as more of the "novelty factor" for the 1911 enthusiast than the fitting performed by the Colt Custom Shop- and the reason I would ever pick one up (novelty).
I really am a big fan of the 1911 and carry one when I can...
However, as an issued service weapon there are just to many Modern Service Pistols that make more logistical sense.
I will reserve judgement until the objective "End Users" of the M45 weigh in. Shooters/Operators are..for the most part objective in their assessment of new gear.
One thing about a Colt of this nature...
Buy it, stick it in the back of a safe for a few years and the resale price is significantly more than the MSRP. Especially after it is discontinued.
The AAR's from the MARSOC Operators will be the most profound voice in regards to the M45.
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R0N
The M45s are hand built PWS made guns, they are being removed from the system at this time. The Colt made guns are M45A1s.
It was my personnel opinion that many facets of the selection process were waived in order to get a weapon now vice getting something that met the requirements
"needs of the Corps", not needs of Marines?
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Larry Vickers
The USMC Colt Rail Gun is one of the best current offerings on the market today that will surely increase in value
My suggestion is to buy one as reasonable as you can when you can afford it
A collectible historically significant 1911 - no brainer
Thanks for your input Larry. I was hoping to hear your views on the subject.
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30 cal slut
Some hasty pics.
I have not shot this. (Should I? LOL. :no: )
If you don't mind me asking... Where did get it?
Also, if I did pick one up, I was planning on shooting it. Would that be foolish? I really only plan on having one 1911 so I'd like it be "significant" in some way shape or form, however, I'd like to shoot it occasionally too. I'm really not interested in owning just any "run of the mill" 1911 so I thought this would fit the bill.
Thanks for the pics BTW.
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Thanks. I'm on Tapatalk so I can't access my PMs at the moment. I'll have to check it out later when I get home. I appreciate your time!
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Littlelebowski
Particularly with lack of trained 1911 armorer support while deployed. Those afflicted with nostalgia forget about this.
The M45A1 is being "pimped" as a drop in parts gun... I guess we will find out if a true Armorer is needed for these weapons or not.
As far as guns going down. All service weapons reach this point. Hence being a "service weapon."
From an objective stand point the HK45/45C is the first service .45ACP I would look at for issue to those groups with the requirement/need for it. NSW did it right with the 45C.
Again, I am not the apologetic 1911 guy. I have half a dozen built by the best in the business. Knowing what it takes to get them like this does not make me biased but objective.
In short, not all 1911's are created equal- that is why I still have Glock 9mm's and HK45's as well as full confidence in the tried and true SIG Sauer P226.