Got it bad...

[Tommy D]

Well I went and dropped off my new Model O1991 at Colt yesterday for custom work, thought that would feed the fever. Then today I stopped by the toy store and there was a used Special Combat Government Model that wouldn't let me loose. It's just like the one I have, two-tone, .45. The Coltitis kicked in and I had to put it on layaway. I guess I needed another winter project! But I do hope I get over this soon.

[lindermant]

So true!

A traffic jam sent me home a different route today and I popped into my favorite store to check their consignment shelves. I spied a very nice (used/not abused) blued Colt Officers model w/Novak sights, Wilson-like three hole trigger, drop in beavertail (decent fit for a drop in), and three (maybe four) magazines. Asking price was $450.

I walked, but I might stop back tomorrow as she's been calling to me all afternoon...

[Tommy D]

What I've learned is buy it when you see it... because she might not be there tomorrow. Then you feel twice as bad. I've had that happen a couple of times. Would'a, could'a, should'a is a real bummer. It's hard to come by a nice pistol with quality features, especially around $400. I say feed the fever!

[lindermant]

Don't go spending my money, lol!

The Officers model just doesn't do it for me (I passed a few weeks back on a 1-of-250 Colt Commando model for cheap). I'm saving my pennies for an older 38super combat commander and/or a Colt Woodsman.

I just have to work on my patience (and timing)...

[Tommy D]

I need to spend someone elses money, I've run out of mine!
Well you'll know when you find what you really want... happy hunting and working on your patience.

[Hunter]

A bi tone Special Combat Government in .45 Automatic? Nice choice!
When can you get some pictures up? I was really impressed with the Special Combat Government that I tested (though I did buy it sight unseen I have no regrets).

[elijdub]

Don't go spending my money, lol!

I'm saving my pennies for an older 38super combat commander...
There are a few more on GB....;)! Let's spend your money :D! (i certainly don't have any of my own ;)!)

I just have to work on my patience (and timing)...
I'm working on the same thing.... It's very easy to "jump" every time a reasonbly priced gun shows up, but like my dad used to say, "the same train stops at the station every 15 minutes". If it's a genuinely "good buy" then you know it, and that's when you jump....otherwise, another "reasonably priced" one will show up again, just around the corner.

[Hersh]

The Coltitis kicked in and I had to put it on layaway.

Resistance is futile. ;)

[Tommy D]

[QUOTE=Hunter]A bi tone Special Combat Government in .45 Automatic? Nice choice!
When can you get some pictures up?

I have a pic of my SCGM and Delta Elite posted in Show your Colt's, #675.
As soon as I get this one out of layaway I'll add to my two tone collection and update the picture... hopefully improve the quality as well.

[dakota1911]

My gun diet plan is to not buy another gun until I shot the last one I bought at least a few hundred times, unless it is a 458 or other big bore rifle; then maybe 20 times.

[Tommy D]

A diet plan, now that's a great idea... Colt's Anonymous or Colt's Watchers that might be what I need!

[Captain America]

It never ends!

After 30 years, I thought I had enough Colt 1911s, so I bought a Colt Single
Action Army. It's started all over again. I now have six and looking for
number seven.

I hear about Pythons, Anacondas and Troopers.

It will never end!

[Tommy D]

It never ends!
I hear about Pythons, Anacondas and Troopers.

It will never end!

Sure hope I get cured before I get Colt revolveritis...

But after 30 years you must have a fine collection.

[daveohno]

I have almost all the Colt's I want, I keep getting to where I have all I want and then another one or 2 show up.....

[Elmo C]

I have almost all the Colt's I want, I keep getting to where I have all I want and then another one or 2 show up.....
HAAAAAAA. I have all the Colts that I have,or I want all the Colts I Have or I have to stay out of the gun shops,I need help.