Model 80, Special Government Model Hard Chrome questions. . .

[J1Z06]

I have a chance of snatching up one of these. BARELY used. It could probably be shown in a Ferrari showroom!

Now, along with a fellow shooter, I'd like to know WHY these particular models fetched more $ than a standard Colt model?

This is a pistol that from the first time I laid eyes on it, I wanted it! Almost like seeing Cindy Crawford for the first time!

[Dragline]

I'd like to know WHY these particular models fetched more $ than a standard Colt model?

I assume that you're referring to Colt's Special Combat Government in Hard Chrome, and it ain't your standard Colt model.

Straight outta Coltsmfg.com (http://www.coltsmfg.com/cmci/Special.asp).....

"This competition ready 45 ACP comes with 3 hole aluminum trigger, S&A grip safety, custom tuned action, polished feed ramp, throated barrel, flared ejection port, cut out commander hammer, two 8-round magazines, extended thumb safety, Bomar rear and Heinie dovetail front sight, and S&A magazine guide. Fully accurized and shipped with a certified target attesting to its exceptional precision."

I've never fired one, but I've held and drooled over a few at the local gun shop and gun shows and I will own one some day.

If you haven't already done so, I would recommend that you read Hunter's Review (http://ezine.m1911.org/ColtSCG.htm) of the SCG in the M1911 Pistols Organization E-zine (http://ezine.m1911.org/).

[Hunter]

Thanks for the plug Dragline.
The Special Combat Government is a pistol to see in person to appreciate it. I have shot some high end "1911s" and the SCG is one of the finest.
For the price I look at them as a bargain.

[daveohno]

The Special Combat Government comes in 1 of 2 finishes, one is Blue with a nickel receiver, the other is hard chrome. It has a S&A magwell, ambi safety, 3 hole trigger, adjustable sights and it feels like the trigger was tuned. It is an accurate pistol with a great trigger, light and crisp. I use mine for a combat league I shoot in. I would guess it is Colt's finest offering right now. Because of the high price of ammunition now, I use it for shooting more than my Gunsite Pistols.

[DV52]

Sure would like to get one of those in hard chrome for the fiance,she likes em shiney.

[Hunter]

DV52 the hard chrome sure is pretty, almost too pretty to shoot (almost). I have had mine out several more times and she is yet to let me down.

[DV52]

Well they ain't no fun if they collect dust.She can hit the bullseye better than me.It sure would be nice to have that problem(too pretty to shoot),bet if I saved up to get her one she would somehow manage to enjoy.

[DV52]

P.S. Hunter,it would be like getting a new LesPaul and not playing it.

[d90king]

The SCG really is a great range gun that is very accurate. They are worth the extra few bucks. The HC is very nicely done and should wear well. Here is a pic for you.

The 2 on the left are consecutive serial #'s .45's the 2 on the right are 38Super's :eb:


http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN0344.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSCN0346.jpg

[J1Z06]

It's not going to happen. The owner has had second thoughts and it's staying with him!

No biggy!