Sighting... a NIB Colt Combat Elite O8011XSE!

[cliff731]

I saw one... and held it in my hands... :D

This is surely a spectacular example of Colt's pistol making art... http://forum.m1911.org/images/icons/icon14.gif

No photos save this one "borrowed" from the forum...

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/pentaxuser01/CombatElite.jpg

My local gunstore called yesterday morning and informed me this was in... along with a NIB blued Colt Gold Cup Trophy O5870CS. I didn't wait too long to go check these two new Colts out.

My cursory examination revealed nothing less than the best... fit and finish is first class all the way. There's not one iota of quality discrepancy on either one.

I'm not certain if Colt's new CNC production capability contributed to the making of the Combat Elite or the Gold Cup Trophy that I looked at... but I will assure everyone, Colt is on their game with these! :appld:

-Cliff

[Hunter]

Cliff I have sent my rough draft of the new Combat Elite review to be edited. I hope to have the review and pictures sent to John soon.
The new Colt Combat Elite is a nice pistol.

[cliff731]

You betcha, Hunter... this new Combat Elite is a very nice pistol!

I'll be watching for your published review in the E-zine... :)

[Rich-D]

You betcha, Hunter... this new Combat Elite is a very nice pistol!

I'll be watching for your published review in the E-zine... :)

Count me in! It's is a winner!


Rich

[daveohno]

I'm glad to hear that the quality is lookin' good!

[cliff731]

Rich & Dave,

Colt's Combat Elite is a "looker"... and you really have to view those stocks to appreciate how finely crafted they are. This is a Colt that simply begs to be taken home. The sales guy was quick to point out the solid FLGR too. He was quite taken with this new Colt. The Gold Cup Trophy was equally stunning in execution.

Poor Hunter... having to do that review and likely wanting to keep the Combat Elite. If he sent it back, such must have been like giving away the prettiest puppy from a litter... you know, the one you wanted to hang on to. Of course, he might have done just that... guess we'll have to wait to find out!

-Cliff

[R-W]

OK... you all are making me lock my wallet in the gun safe again. And then try and forget the combo!

Think I better just go cut the grass. To much candy around here for the budget.

RW

[cliff731]

OK... you all are making me lock my wallet in the gun safe again. And then try and forget the combo!

Think I better just go cut the grass. To much candy around here for the budget.

RW

RW,

I know just how you feel... I cried all the way home from the gunstore... :(

-Cliff

[daveohno]

Think I better just go cut the grass.

RW

Cut grass? It snowed here today and the grass hasn't been doing much growing in these parts in quite a few weeks. It must be rather warm in New Mexico still...... I bet you don't have snow for Christmas, either. I could do for some nice weather in January and February, but I still like snow, sloppy mush and cold until Christmas.

[Joni Lynn]

It's quite a nice looking 1911, I haven't seen one in person yet.
I'll keep looking :(

[doc45]

I know of one dealer in the Denver area that has had one for about a month now. $899.95 + tax.

It is very, very nice. For me the only down side is the full length guide rod, never liked it-never saw a need for it. I realize it's an easy fix but it seems out of place in pistol with "Combat" in it's title. Oh yeah-I don't like front serrations on the slide.

Hey, I'm a grumpy old(er) guy, I can get away with that can't I? :D

Seriously though, the one example I've seen is really nice. Fit and finish is excellent. The beavertail fits perfectly and it has a genuine Novak rear sight! If I was in the market for a 5" 1911, this is the one I'd buy.

[Rick_W]

My wife just ordered one of these from Davidson's for me as a Christmas present. She will call the local dealer tomorrow and verify that everything is good-to-go on our end.

This will be my first 1911.

[cliff731]

Hey, I'm a grumpy old(er) guy, I can get away with that can't I? :D

Yes you can! :)


Fit and finish is excellent. The beavertail fits perfectly and it has a genuine Novak rear sight! If I was in the market for a 5" 1911, this is the one I'd buy.

The beavertail is one of the best fitments I've seen of this type. http://forum.m1911.org/images/icons/icon14.gif

[cliff731]

My wife just ordered one of these from Davidson's for me as a Christmas present. She will call the local dealer tomorrow and verify that everything is good-to-go on our end.

This will be my first 1911.

Congrats on having such a wonderful wife... and on your soon to be very nice first 1911! http://forum.m1911.org/images/icons/icon14.gif

[Ssarge]

Does it have ambi safetys?

[paul45]

Well.....order away fella's.

Davidsons showed 99 of them the other day.

Hey Colt! How bout some in 38 super?

[Pwdrburnr]

Does it have ambi safetys?
No .

[Rick_W]

Congrats on having such a wonderful wife... and on your soon to be very nice first 1911! http://forum.m1911.org/images/icons/icon14.gif
Thanks Cliff

[Rick_W]

Well.....order away fella's.

Davidsons showed 99 of them the other day.



They are still showing 99 today.

[cliff731]

Thanks Cliff

You're welcome, Rick... and truly a fortunate man you are! ;)

BTW, that nice Combat Elite has already sold at my local gunstore... :(

-Cliff

[clughog]

Cliff I have sent my rough draft of the new Combat Elite review to be edited. I hope to have the review and pictures sent to John soon.Hunter, I'm really looking forward to your review...can't wait to see if you think it performs as well as it looks.

I just ordered a couple from a distributor today...they'd been out of them for a while, but seem to have received a supply now. I've only handled a couple in person, but they look really well built as far as fit and finish go. That two-tone sure is pretty! :cool:

[daveohno]

Well.....order away fella's.

Davidsons showed 99 of them the other day.

Hey Colt! How bout some in 38 super?

How about 9mm and a 40 cal? 9's and 40's are very popular now, the public buys what cops buy and those are very popular cop calibers.

[Dreadnought]

Cliff, I think you're swell but my wallet hates you.:D
How about 9mm and a 40 cal? 9's and 40's are very popular now, the public buys what cops buy and those are very popular cop calibers.While they're at it, how about a 10mm?! Oh, yeah, the Delta... Is it coming out? Last I heard, it's on indefinite hold...

[WBB]

I hope ya'll know how much money this forum has cost me, after reading this I ordered one from Davidson's today, but I think it's a better investment than the stock market.

[cliff731]

Cliff, I think you're swell but my wallet hates you.:D


I love spending other people's money... ;)

Of course, you realize this is a 1911 forum... uhhh... support group... den of enablers. :eek:

[Dreadnought]

I love spending other people's money... ;)

Of course, you realize this is a 1911 forum... uhhh... support group... den of enablers. :eek:You don't know how right you are.

[Joni Lynn]

Concerning being an enabler.............practice makes perfect!

[Hawkeyesas]

Greetings. New to the Forum - hope I don't violate protocols or offend. Re Colt's Combate Elite - Looks Great. Does anybody know the price? Thanks.

[Joni Lynn]

Welcome to the forum.
I think the going price is somewhere just under $1000.

[doc45]

fyi there's a dealer in the Denver area that has been running them at $899.95 and still had a couple last week. Doesn't do internet sales but that should be top $ (at least outside of CA).

[Rick_W]

Greetings. New to the Forum - hope I don't violate protocols or offend. Re Colt's Combate Elite - Looks Great. Does anybody know the price? Thanks.
~ $950 OTD is the best I've found and right at what mine cost