Two new Colt 1911s

[cathellsk]

I haven't had a 1911 in awhile and it was getting to me. I grew up on the things but got tired of 'em and drifted away but nostalgia more than anything drew me back in the fold. Picked up these two in a two week frame recently. The top is a new production S70 and the bottom is a TALO exclusive http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...s_id/411538119




I plan on only lightly modding the S70, sights and carry bevel, want to keep it retro.
The TALO I'm thinking of sending to COLT for their Model O Package. (Beavertail, set of Novaks, carry bevel, refinish) but I'll be adding some other stuff too.

They both shoot like a dream bone stock, just bite alittle. They are some of the most accurate 1911s I've ever shot and no issues with either in about 300rds. each. I know, not much, but I just got them and .45 ammo is still hard to find in this area. Only thing I've done is play dress up with some different stocks.

[maximus83]

Good buys, congrats on your purchase, and on rejoining the ranks of 1911 owners.

[d90king]

Congrats! The Series 70 Repro would make a great base gun to build on. I have one down at John Harrisons for some work. I am hopeful that I will have my side squared away in short order and see it completed in the next few months.

[bgoode]

Nice!!!! I am TRYING to stay away from 1911's. I do enjoy my TRS however

[loupav]

Great looking guns there.

[DacoRoman]

Those are some nice pistols, congratulations.

I'd love to have a series 70 reissue..then the dilemma would be whether to send for customizing or not

Will you send it to anyone for the custom treatment or not?

[cathellsk]

Those are some nice pistols, congratulations.

I'd love to have a series 70 reissue..then the dilemma would be whether to send for customizing or not

Will you send it to anyone for the custom treatment or not?

Thats what I always ran into in the past. Never had the patience to wait for one to get worked on. My brother had a Springer worked on by Yost before they opened their latest shop. It is nice.

I'd like to keep the S70 simple, thinking of a carry bevel (thanks Colt....for the razor sharp edges!) and a better sight set up. Thinking a dovetailed front night sight and a retro style rear sight and also keeping the factory style blue finish. I want it to "look" mostly stock.

The TALO I was going to go for the beavertail, hammer, trigger, sights, etc. just your basic custom job, nothing too fancy. Probably a park job for the finish too.

[frbowers]

Nice looking 1911s. I recently picked up a nice original series 70 Colt that will be headed to Jim Garthwaite later this month for a full house build. Now I may need to pick up TALO special edition for a retro build.

[Hersh]

Nice Colts! They're great for builds or "as is."

[DacoRoman]

Thats what I always ran into in the past. Never had the patience to wait for one to get worked on. My brother had a Springer worked on by Yost before they opened their latest shop. It is nice.

I'd like to keep the S70 simple, thinking of a carry bevel (thanks Colt....for the razor sharp edges!) and a better sight set up. Thinking a dovetailed front night sight and a retro style rear sight and also keeping the factory style blue finish. I want it to "look" mostly stock.

The TALO I was going to go for the beavertail, hammer, trigger, sights, etc. just your basic custom job, nothing too fancy. Probably a park job for the finish too.

That sounds like a good plan. But are you going to parkerize the TALO? The Glock TALO's I've seen look pretty hideous, but I actually like that TALO finish on the 1911