Oddball MKIV 2-tone Gov't

[paul45]

Once again, I was with my bud, forum member Larry, visiting gunshops in Fayetteville, when we stumbled across this MKIV. Nice 2-tone, and I changed the pebble wrap-around stocks to wood ones. How bout a pic?

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k57/paul10mm/100_0432.jpg

Here is the "oddball" part! ...........


http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k57/paul10mm/100_0434.jpg

I have to call Colt and get the year.

[d90king]

Leave it to you to find the "odd" and hard to find. Very nice looking Colt, congrats on a cool gun. :appld: I dont think I have ever seen one before.

[larry starling]

Looks great ! If my septic system didn't blow up and cost me my next several gun purchases I would have pushed you into the case and bought it myself.....LOL!
At least one of us got it...... :D

[VFRpilotJim]

Nice find! I saw a listing for Colt .40 cal magazines somewhere and I remember thinking it must be a typo. Let us know how it shoots!

Jim

Oh, and by the way, I dunno if I'd go to gunshops with your buddy Larry- one of these times his plastic will hit the counter first!

[daveohno]

Good for you! I look in the shops I go to now all the time, but so far I've only managed to find 2 purchases, but if I keep looking like you do, I'll find something, eventually.

[MoneyTree]

Great find Paul , congratulations !

[Joni Lynn]

Nice find, congrats.

[paul45]

Thanks! I thought it to be a Combat Elite and have to admit Larry is the one to notice the caliber after it was in our hands for a bit. :o

It also has the dual recoil spring and plastic guide rod like the Deltas......I changed out the outer spring and firing pin spring, also changed out the magazine springs.

[John]

The only reason I do not hate you, is because I am not thrilled with the caliber of that pistol. But apart from that, it fits my "ideal Government" specs almost perfectly. Congrats!!

[paul45]

The only reason I do not hate you, is because I am not thrilled with the caliber of that pistol. But apart from that, it fits my "ideal Government" specs almost perfectly. Congrats!!

I agree. Visually, it is a perfect configuration for me as well. Caliber is definately odd, almost not desirable. It does fill a void, though, as I would like an example of all the different calibers Colt used to offer. Another shop has a Gov't in 9x23 with box that we liked, but we thought it to be a little pricey.

[KneeDragr]

Can I ask why people dont like the 40S&W caliber?

I had always heard it was the best of both worlds, the stopping power of a .45, with the recoil of a 9mm.

[texagun]

.40 S&W is a great caliber. I would guess that more LE agencies use that caliber than any other in this country. I have never seen one in a Colt so it is indeed a rarity. I personally like my .40 out of a Sig P229.

[Frank]

Very nice and well bought.

DVC

[aluminum]

is that one of the 10/40 's they made a few of?

[OD*]

Now that is a cool find, Paul. :appld:

[paul45]

Can I ask why people dont like the 40S&W caliber?I think that in a "1911" .40 takes a second seat to .45 and .38 as evidenced by the fact that one never sees .40S&W.

is that one of the 10/40 's they made a few of?No, those are rollmarked "Elite 10/40" and actually came in 10mm with the .40 barrel and accessories as an option. Perhaps Larry can show a pic of his?
Now that is a cool find, Paul.Thanks! It certainly piqued our interest as another odd caliber from Colt.

[larry starling]

No, those are rollmarked "Elite 10/40" and actually came in 10mm with the .40 barrel and accessories as an option. Perhaps Larry can show a pic of his?
Here is a picture.....

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n202/larry0810/Project214.png
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n202/larry0810/Project212.png

[cliff731]

Thanks, Larry... for posting those pics! :)

I do wish Colt offered their plain ole' vanilla 1991 Commander in a .40 S&W chambering. My oldest son would go for that! He won't hardly touch a gun unless it's a .40 caliber.

[Hunter]

That is a fine looking Colt Paul and in an odd caliber

[VFRpilotJim]

Can I ask why people dont like the 40S&W caliber?

I had always heard it was the best of both worlds, the stopping power of a .45, with the recoil of a 9mm.

Personally, I don't like the feel of the recoil impulse from the .40. Admittedly, I have only fired the round out of two different guns; an HK usp .40 compact, and a Springfield XD40. It seems "sharp", or "snappy", whereas the .45ACP feels like a gentle "shove" in comparison. I guess the higher pressure and velocity of the .40 provide the snappy feeling. The .40 has plenty of fans, though, so I'm sure I sound full of it to them. This is just my personal feeling about the .40- I'll be sticking with 230 grains at 850 fps myself!

[larry starling]

While I to wish Colt would listen to us and offer some different calibers. From what I have heard from different sources most 1911 pistols in .40 weren't to reliable and most seemed to have numerous issues. My own wishes would be for Colt to offer a S70 in .38 Super and 9mm. But oh well!

[aluminum]

Here is a picture.....

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n202/larry0810/Project214.png
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n202/larry0810/Project212.png


thats nice right there i dont care who ya are! :appld: same to the OP.
great looking pistols