I found a like new Series 70 that I couldn’t resist. A classic blued 1911 has been missing from my collection for awhile. The gun was bone dry when I bought it, so I gave it a thorough clean and lube before shooting.
I put 100 rounds of 230 grain hardball thru it today and was very impressed. No malfunctions with Colt or Kimber mags I had, and it was plenty accurate—6 inch plate at 15 yards was easy. I did notice the left grip panel got a little lose, I tightened it up and I’ll monitor it to see if I need to do more than that.
My initial impression is this is a great old school 1911. I’ve previously owned a Springfield Milspec, and the Colt is significantly more refined. Next range trip I’ll try some JHPs, I don’t really have much opportunity to carry a full size 1911 here in FL but it’s nice to know I could.
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I had one of those "new" 70 series, got it a few years back. Didn't even shoot it in its original condition, took it straight to John Harrison and had him turn the gun into a more comfortable piece. He dehorned all the sharp edges, installed his rear sight and front sight, extended thumb safety (can't remember which one, either Ed Brown or Wilson), trimmed the hammer, reworked the factory grip safety so it wouldn't hurt my hand, round butt the main spring housing and installed his short/smooth trigger set at 4.5 lb. I sent it to Wilson for Armor Tuff finish. Great shooter. Sold it to a good friend who wanted so badly (I could always get it back).
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