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Cocked & Locked

24th February 2006, 17:31

I took this pic just before shooting this gun for the first time. It came in new today and I was anxious to pick it up...but, I did switch the grips out for some with medallions as soon as I took it from the box. The grips that came on it were really great with double diamonds, checkering and nice patterned grain. But, I like Colt Medallions.

It shot well with federal 230 grain hardball using the two Colt supplied mags and two Chip McCormick 8-shot ones.

It's Just the basic MODEL-O1991 (series 80) Government Model .45 ACP, New Roll Mark and I'll keep it that way.

I like it, I really really like it... :D

http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL523/3082611/6259764/130629473.jpg

1911Tuner

24th February 2006, 18:00

So THAT'S what you spent my money on!

I like Colt Medallion grips too...Know where I can get a set? :D

John

24th February 2006, 18:09

It's Just the basic MODEL-O1991 (series 80) Government Model .45 ACP, New Roll Mark and I'll keep it that way.

There is no such a thing as "just a 1911". Everyone is different, every one has its own soul.

Count me in too, I like a set with a medallion too. Where can one get them?

1911Tuner

24th February 2006, 18:13

I had a set with gold medallions around here, but they just didn't look right on that Pimped Nork...so I threw'em away. :scared:

Cocked & Locked

24th February 2006, 18:23

So THAT'S what you spent my money on!

I like Colt Medallion grips too...Know where I can get a set?

Hey Johnny,
I had to spend it (plus more) somewhere instead of on paying bills and buying groceries. Did I leave a set of Colt Medallion grips (checkered, medallions, no diamonds) over there somewhere? I can't seem to locate them. :nono:

1911_lover

24th February 2006, 19:13

Colt Medallion grips ROCK!! I have a set on my Gov't model. They look like the same ones you have.

Have a look:

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d70/1911_lover/ColtStainless3.jpg

Count me in too, I like a set with a medallion too. Where can one get them?

I bought mine from a local shop for $40 but they have a bunch of them on ebay for about $35 plus shipping.

44 Man

25th February 2006, 06:41

My Gov't model also came with the most beautiful grips I have ever seen, but no logo's! I'd like to have a pair set into these grips but for all practicality, I'll probably just buy a set from CDNN. $25 plus $10 shipping. A nice set of Gold logo Coco-bolo grips sure would look grand on her! Of course the ultimate set is not available. A 'thin' set of Coco grips with the gold logo!
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b15/clare44man/ColtPremier5.jpg
44 Man

Cocked & Locked

25th February 2006, 08:06

Now that's a fine looking Colt! How'd you get the slide so scratched up? :nono:

Just kidding of course. Some grips with medallions would look good with the gold "Colt" on the slide.

CDNN does have great prices, except for their shipping charge...makes me want to buy more than I need.

1911_lover

25th February 2006, 11:48

I am jealous 44 man :scared: That colt is gorgous!!!

Do you shoot it or is it just an heirloom?

MajorD

25th February 2006, 12:06

My only complaint about the old or new 1991 series guns is that god-awful way too long trigger- put a short tirigger like on the gunsite guns in them- even a big handed person can shoot a short trigger gun but it is very hard for a person with smaller hands to use such a long trigger- besides from a practical standpoint shooting outside in cold weather with gloves on it makes much more sense to

OD*

25th February 2006, 12:15

Cocked & Locked,
Beautiful Colt, congrats!

Johnny,
You can get several versions of Colt Medallion stocks here,
http://www.cdnninvestments.com/1911.html

I bought three sets, they are all right purty. ;)

Cocked & Locked

25th February 2006, 12:24

...that god-awful way too long trigger...

I agree on the long trigger...kinda takes away from the "classic" look as well. I might change it out someday...

1911_lover

25th February 2006, 12:29

Great site OD!! :D

Just added that to my favorites. I'm going to a store today to look for a set of Colt grips with medallions but if I don't find any, I'll be ordering from them.

Thanks for the info....

uspopo

25th February 2006, 13:10

Congrats on a fine purchase. I have a custom ORM and a NIB NRM in my safe. The new Colts are very beautiful guns.... :)

Jeffrey

25th February 2006, 13:23

It's Just the basic MODEL-O1991 (series 80) Government Model .45 ACP, New Roll Mark and I'll keep it that way.

Nothing basic about that Colt. Congrats.

25th February 2006, 13:23

There is no such a thing as "just a 1911". Everyone is different, every one has its own soul.

Truer words were never spoken. Those are all really beautiful guns with individual souls.

I lucked out last week when I found this MK IV Series 79 Government Model "unfired, new in box, with manual" that had been in an estate. Guess it was bought but the owner never got around to shooting it before he cashed in his chips.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25/kmastf/P2240006.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25/kmastf/P2240002.jpg

Life is good! :)

:D :D

Jeffrey

25th February 2006, 13:43

Nice find!

WBB

25th February 2006, 15:00

Nice Colts, everybody. I found CDNN's website while browsing a few days ago, could not make up my mind if I wanted mediallon grips for my commander or not. After seeing the pics I do! hope they have a big inventory, thanks for the help.

Cocked & Locked

25th February 2006, 19:01

My new one posed for a couple more pics today...cloudy day outside

http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL523/3082611/6259764/130788325.jpg

http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL523/3082611/6259764/130788366.jpg

:dead_hors

The Sheriff

25th February 2006, 19:53

OD*

26th February 2006, 14:19

Nice find indeed OJ!

Cocked & Locked,

The NRM looks great amigo!

44 Man

27th February 2006, 16:32

Hey! I just ordered a set of medalion grips for the engraved Gov't. I can't wait until I receive them! I have now fitted a regular thumb safety to the gun, and I want to install a Gov't hammer and grip safety also. Probably should have waited on the thumb safety until I was done changing hammers. Oh well, I have more thumb safetys. Then it will be time for more pictures!!!

glennster

28th February 2006, 22:43

Nice cocked,I pick up its twin tomorrow.Can't wait.