The Colt 1911 .45ACP Rail Gun

**Entryteam** · 03-31-23, 08:30

Hey folks,

How are these out of the box? Reliable? Consistent?

looking into possibly buying one.

Thanks!

**markm** · 03-31-23, 09:03

Pappabear, here, has a stainless steel version. His runs good.

**glocktogo** · 03-31-23, 09:52

My 100th anniversary CRG has about 4,500 rounds through it, mostly JHP's. Zero malfunctions.

**rushca01** · 03-31-23, 10:48

There was a recall at one point on these for a soft firing pin if i recall. They would deform and not allow the hammer to fully strike it resulting in a failure to fire.

**Pappabear** · 03-31-23, 10:59

They run very well as Mark said. It is built like a Colt, not super tight like a Springer. Built kinda loose if you will. So if you handle it and that doesn't bother you, its GTG. I think they are a fair value as well.

PB

**sidewaysil80** · 03-31-23, 11:54

Originally Posted by Entryteam

Hey folks,

How are these out of the box? Reliable? Consistent?

looking into possibly buying one.

Thanks!

Had an issue with timing on mine. Was chewing up the firing pin plunger pretty bad and retarding the slide affecting cycling. Wound up converting/deleting series 80 parts and for the headache won’t try series 80 again. No benefit, more cons then pros. Also, gun sounded like a damn baby rattle, was disappointed with how loose all the components fit. For the price I would be far more inclined to go with Springfield Operator (not TRP).

**BrthrB** · 04-01-23, 20:00

I've only had mine for about 6 months. So far it has been completely reliable and solid. First time I shot it, I ran through a Dept qualification course after running some drills. Gun was as accurate as I was, shooting 100%! I've not seen any unusual signs of wear to this point.

I don't carry it as a duty weapon, but I have seriously thought about it. Most of my carry guns now have optics...I just don't have the nerve to mill this one for a red dot.