The 1911 VIRUS has spead to the COLT strain! (pics)

[Longslide]

Well I was at the local gun shop - just went by to get some Hoppers #9 - and sitting in the case "was" a LNIB - (never fired) - but taken on trade - SS Colt Gold Cup-Trophy Match - ummmm "lets take a look at that" - no box or extra mag - well I have a box of extra mags - and no box - just less plactic to store away - very tight fit and finish - not a scuff or scratch to be seen - ummm - enhanced slide with the serrated flat top!!!! "Hey - I am in a good mood - I will make you a deal you can not refuse" $850 she says - (before taxes) well now another Colt will be in the safe - on layaway -

This is the closest picture I could find to the actual pistol that I am getting.
Should I keep going or give it back?

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h276/old-lefty/COLT%201911/GoldCupMK_IV_350.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h276/old-lefty/COLT%201911/pix1696814109.jpg

[DVMCLD]

Very nice. I have to agree, it is hard to pass up a colt in a gun shop. I couldn't do it yesterday myself.

[Longslide]

DVMCLD

I here ya! What did you get?

[d90king]

Nice find Longslide I look forward to seeing pics.

[elijdub]

I think that's a darn good price for that gun! Nice purchase!
Yes sir, the "Colt" strain of 1911itis is a particularly viril one...a disease that commands respect at all times ;). While there is no known cure (other than buying a larger safe), we do have the benefit of coming to the "support group", aka m1911.org :D.
Hope to see some pics of the new Colt soon!

[Longslide]

MAN oh man - I hear ya - so many variations on the Colt line - I had said NEVER - going COLT - cause I know how addictive a 1911 product line can be.

It will be the middle of April before it comes home :( :mad:

[Joni Lynn]

Congrats on the Colt. It's true the Colt strain of 1911 itis is one of the worst, you'll be thinking of Colt's day and night before long.

[DVMCLD]

Longslide, I picked up a used Gold Cup national match. (pic posted in the colt thread above).

Going out in an hour or so to pick up a few boxes of round nosed lead. (230 gr)As I want to shoot it tomorrow, but with the weather I will most likely be forced to shoot it indoors.

[MCMIX]

Yes you should give it back and immediately let me know the location so I can personallly go there and chastise them.LOL.

[fire_hunter988]

you cant fight it, there will always be a "good deal". at least thats what i tell my wife

[Hunter]

Good deal on a great pistol. When do you reckon you will get to shoot it?

[Longslide]

Hunter
Thanks man! It will be middle to end of April to get it paid off from layaway.

So It will be little while.

[Hunter]

Well that gives you something to look forward to. Don't forget to post pictures when you get her home.
Kind of a leap from a longslide huh? :D

[Longslide]

:lm: :lm: :lm:

Well - I decided I better see what many others are raving about with the COLT FEVER!!! :lm:

[Hunter]

I bet you will like your new Colt, I know I do. :D

[Longslide]

Hunter
That is one part of the excitement - and as well I am nerveous that I might REALLY like it - which will lead to you know what kind of problem :lm:

For instance I am trying to get rid of my PT1911's - ok - but just do not light me up!

[Longslide]

What is the "expected" or normal - resonable accuracy for for the Gold Cup Trophy Match - ???

[DVMCLD]

2 1/2 to 3 1/2" group at 25 yds maybe???

[Rio Vista Slim]

What is the "expected" or normal - resonable accuracy for for the Gold Cup Trophy Match - ???
2 1/2 to 3 1/2" group at 25 yds maybe???
As with most things, the operator will determine the actual intrinsic accuracy of the weapon. I would be tickled pink with 2" and under, but I have to work really hard when testing guns for the Ezine to wring out some good accuracy figures.

It's horrible when you are 18 in your mind, but 58 in the body!!! :scared:

:D :D :D

[Joni Lynn]

I would expect a new GC to be anywhere in the 2" to 4" range at 25 yards with the occasional gun that will do better and sometimes one that does much worse.
My series 80 GC wouldn't keep 5 on the target at 25 yards when it was new. (match ammo, rested shooting position)

[pa_guns]

What is the "expected" or normal - resonable accuracy for for the Gold Cup Trophy Match - ???

Hi

If it's anything past about .000025" at 1,000 yards it's not worth keeping. Please forward it to Bob's Home for Inaccurate 1911's for proper disposal. :D :D :D

A reasonable one should do 2" groups with good ammo. You may have to fiddle a little to work out what load yours likes or does not like. Often they will tighten up a bit with a new bushing. A lot depends on the specific pistol.

Bob

[Ixari]

Nice gun you got there Longslide. I was also bitten by the Colt virus, but recently I got cured. I had several colt's but I got rid of all of them except 1, my nice bright stainless gold cup national match. It might be hard for some people to hear, but I'll never buy a Colt again.

[pa_guns]

Hi

There are lots of people making 1911's.

Bob

[clughog]

This is the closest picture I could find to the actual pistol that I am getting.
Should I keep going or give it back?Well, I wouldn't give it back! Nice find, Longslide. Can't wait to see pictures of your new Colt. And April is just around the corner!

[Longslide]

I really looked it over before I made the "put it away for me" decision. Please the Gun Smith - said it was really a great fit - compared to some of the newer production pistols - thought it would be a a good one - plus they warrant what they sell. So I feel pretty comfortable about it. I have ordered a EGW bushing for it. The GS will fit it (the fit is included in the purchase price) not the cost of the bushing however. :D

[pa_guns]

Hi

What ever they did or didn't do on the bushing end, the EGW bushing will fix. If it locks up tight at the breech, you'll have a good shooter.

Even it the fit at the breech is a bit wobbly, it may still be a good shooter. A lot depends on how consistent the breech end is.

I certainly would not sneeze at the prospect of it being a top notch pistol.

Bob

[Joni Lynn]

That sounds like it will be a really nice Colt. Keep us posted please.

[Longslide]

PA- thanks for the affirmation on the Bushing!

Joni Lynn
Now is this SS colt runs well - are you going to sell me one of those nice BLUED COLTS - one of the many that you have???? :D :D

[pat86323]

heh i wish i could find a colt of any kind for under 1000 dollars locally in good shape, i think the best ive seen recently was approximately 1300 and i really didnt feel like it was 1300 dollars worth of gun.

[Joni Lynn]

In a word.............NO!


.............but thanks for asking! :)

[pa_guns]

heh i wish i could find a colt of any kind for under 1000 dollars locally in good shape, i think the best ive seen recently was approximately 1300 and i really didnt feel like it was 1300 dollars worth of gun.

Hi

Where are you at?

Around here, brand new Colts are generally under $1000 unless you want something fancy. If nothing else there's internet purchase and transfer via a local FFL.

Bob

[pat86323]

out here in the wild west "az" people seem to believe that colts are made of gold or something

[OD*]

Nice find Longslide, congratulations.

[Longslide]

In a word.............NO!
.............but thanks for asking! :)

:D :D

Well you never know if you do not ask!!! :lm:

[pa_guns]

out here in the wild west "az" people seem to believe that colts are made of gold or something

Hi

Well they are indeed made of gold, but gold's only at $1,000 an ounce :D

I'm surprised that prices are that high. If you were over the boarder to the west I might understand it, but not in AZ.

Bob

[pat86323]

you know i think a large part of it might be just where i live i bet if i went to phoenix id probably find one cheaper, but my thing is that i want a specific colt and if i go down there with the intention of getting one and cant find one, ill be looking to buy the first thing that catches my eye. And ive pretty much decided that impulse gun buys are a bad thing because as sure as i spend the cash on something else ill see what i wanted to begin with the next day with all my gun allowance gone.

[pa_guns]

Hi

Out here the larger gun shows are your best bet for finding a deal. They do indeed create the "blow your allowance fast" problem though.

Bob