Combat Target Model.

[larry starling]

This model was introduced in 1996 this 5" barrel 1911 model featured a fitted barrel, Gold Cup style trigger, tuned action , flat top slide, relieved ejection port, skeletonized hammer, wide grip safety , high cut trigger guard , beveled magazine well and adjustable sights. It was offered in both matte finish and stainless steel. It was also rumored to be available in 9x23 as well as .45 ACP and my favorite .38 Super. It was also rumored to have been offered as a Combat Target Commander and a Combat Target Officers ACP. Though I have never seen either. I have had this for awhile was going through the safe and thought I would post some pictures..... :D
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n202/larry0810/Project108.png
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n202/larry0810/Project107.png
and close up of roll marks...
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n202/larry0810/Project106.png
Gun is wet with oil in pictures. Thanks for looking..... :)

[RickB]

Essentially a M1991A1-ized Gold Cup. I've never seen one in any caliber but .45, but a 9x23 would be sort of interesting.

[larry starling]

Essentially a M1991A1-ized Gold Cup. I've never seen one in any caliber but .45, but a 9x23 would be sort of interesting.
Yes , In fact I have often heard it referred to a poor mans Gold Cup...... :o

[daveohno]

Nice Pistol, that makes maybe 5 or 6 that you own now? :lh:
How big a safe do you have? Or is it safes? My offer to watch your home when you're on vacation still stands, just feed those dogs so they don't eat me. :D

[paul45]

Nice one......

[Hunter]

Another Nice Colt Larry my friend. I like the coloration of the stocks.

[geneinnc]

Too much oil. send it to me for proper inspection...........and break in :D

Is the finish brushed stainless? Looks nice. Maybe we would breed it with my Combat Elites from the same time period...........

[larry starling]

Nice Pistol, that make maybe 5 or 6 that you own now?
Come on dave I think I have posted more than 5 or 6 pistols out of the 43 Colt's I own.... ;)
Another Nice Colt Larry my friend. I like the coloration of the stocks.
It's camolamo from Houge..... ;)
Is the finish brushed stainless? Looks nice. Maybe we would breed it with my Combat Elites from the same time period...........
It's a matte Stainless, And I have 2 Combat Elites in the safe now and if they breed I got 1st dibs..... :lm:

[Bud White]

very nice a one more model i had not seen before

[daveohno]

Larry, you know I know you have many, many Colt's, that's why I keep offering to drive all the way to NC and house sit your Colt's while you are on vacation. Just feed the dogs before I show up. I do not want to be the main course that evening!

[larry starling]

Larry, you know I know you have many, many Colt's, that's why I keep offering to drive all the way to NC and house sit your Colt's while you are on vacation. Just feed the dogs before I show up. I do not want to be the main course that evening!
Dave I do have a dog. But I don't think anyone has to worry about her.See have look.She isn't much of a guard dog all she does is sleeps all the time...... :lm:
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n202/larry0810/Project84.png

[clughog]

Larry, that's a nice Colt...and a nice pup! Happy Holidays!

[larry starling]

Larry, that's a nice Colt...and a nice pup! Happy Holidays!
Thanks Clughog...... :p

[swampthang]

Very nice, I believe thats the first one Ive seen

[daveohno]

Well, that dog is bigger than the rat dog we have. Our rat dog is crazy like a percolating crack head, noisy, jumpy little beast. Must get the craziness from living in this house with the people that live here. http://www.oprano.com/msgboard/images/smilies/bangin01.gif

[larry starling]

Well, that dog is bigger than the rat dog we have. Our rat dog is crazy like a percolating crack head, noisy, jumpy little beast. Must get the craziness from living in this house with the people that live here. http://www.oprano.com/msgboard/images/smilies/bangin01.gif
Oh my.....Mine sleeps all the time. :D
Very nice, I believe thats the first one Ive seen
Thanks swampthang... ;)

[dakota1911]

Could be. The grips, grip screws, hammer, trigger, etc. sort of bother me. Still, it does fall into that period when Colt did some interesting things. I think it would be worth a letter from Colt to see how this serial number left the factory.

[OD*]

Another nice Colt Larry! http://forum.m1911.org/images/icons/icon14.gif

[dakota1911]

The Gold Cup stlyle trigger with with no overtravel screw poked something in the back brain, which is a scarry place to go.

Anyway, a ref to it:

http://www.gun-tests.com/performance/may97semi.html

[jeff1124]

The Gold Cup stlyle trigger with with no overtravel screw poked something in the back brain, which is a scarry place to go.

Anyway, a ref to it:

http://www.gun-tests.com/performance/may97semi.html

Pricing sure has changed, hasn't it! Kimber had only just started in 1997? hmmm

[larry starling]

Could be. The grips, grip screws, hammer, trigger, etc. sort of bother me. Still, it does fall into that period when Colt did some interesting things. I think it would be worth a letter from Colt to see how this serial number left the factory.
Dakota1911, My Blue book says it was made in 1997 only. Has been 100% reliable with no issues. Accuracy is more than acceptable.... ;)

[paul45]

Could be. The grips, grip screws, hammer, trigger, etc. sort of bother me. Still, it does fall into that period when Colt did some interesting things. I think it would be worth a letter from Colt to see how this serial number left the factory.I don't understand what bothers you? Obviously Larry changed out the black wrap around grips for his choice...otherwise the piece is stock. I passed on one in Charlotte 2 years ago in matte blue....it was the same configuration. Here are some examples for sale.......
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=63034209
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=63008486
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=63133069

[191145]

Ahh - blasted stainless or Parkerized, wraparound Hogues standard. I was going to ask about the grips. Interesting Colt. Wouldn't do for me, because I would want to have a short trigger, Colt medallion grips and an arched housing.