Colt rules.
I've only owned Colts, Springfields and Kimber 1911's.
In my limited experience, Colt is the best in every category.
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Colt rules.
I've only owned Colts, Springfields and Kimber 1911's.
In my limited experience, Colt is the best in every category.
Anybody know if Colt uses MIM parts? Only curious, nobody get upset please...Originally Posted by garrettwc
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Colt's sear and disconnector are MIM, some say the magazine catch is, others say it isn't.
MIM
sear
disconnector
CAST
Thumb safety
grip safety
mag catch
FORGED
slide
receiver
barrel
slide stop
MACHINED from bar stock
hammer
all pins
bbl link
bbl bushing
trigger finger piece
ejector
firing pin
firing pin stop
extractor
plunger tube
"The pistol, learn it well, carry it always ..." - Jeff Cooper
Last edited by OD*; 5th June 2007 at 13:42.
Thanks OD*. All I wanted to know...
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You're welcome sir.
"The pistol, learn it well, carry it always ..." - Jeff Cooper
No worries. A fair question.Anybody know if Colt uses MIM parts? Only curious, nobody get upset please...
"The 1911 was the design, given by God to us through John M. Browning, that represents the epitome of what a killing tool needs to be. It was true in 1911 and it's true now." - Col. Robert Coates commanding, U.S. Marine Corp Special Operations Command Detachment 1 (DET 1)
I'm casting a vote for Rock Island - the Model T of 1911s. Like the Model T, they are affordable, reliable, and inexpensive enough that anyone can own one. A base Rock is a little over $325; I bought my Tactical for under $400. Very few other 1911 mfgs can get near that price.
And with that price, consider the accuracy, reliability and service you get! My RI shoots better than I can (which doesn't say much), but over on the RI forum, there are reports that say the RI shoots with other higher-end 1911s.
The RI gets my vote: it is able to put a 1911 in every gunsafe!
And, as Henry Ford says, it comes in black!
Preacher Man
PS. What's that rumor about Colt???
Last edited by Preacher_Man; 5th June 2007 at 15:46.
Come on folks, this poll doesn't make any sense. Can't compare a Wilson Combat or a Nighthawk to a RIA or a Kimber. Apples and oranges.
A little over a year ago I decided that I wanted a 1911.Originally Posted by John
So, I bought an "apple" (5") and it was good.
A few weeks later I bought another "apple" (4") and it, too, was good.
A little while later I bought my third "apple" (3") and, likewise, it was good.
Then, I decided that I wanted an "orange". Several of my friends warned me, but I ignored their wisdom.
So, I bought an "orange" (5") and it was WAY BETTER THAN GOOD!!!
A short time after that I bought another "orange" (4") and it, too, was WAY BETTER THAN GOOD!!!
Then I sold all of my "apples" to finance a nice selection of "oranges" that continue to amaze me!!!!
Oh, I did buy another "apple" along the way, but I sent it to a top-notch agriculture expert and had it turned into an "orange" ...
Apples & Oranges ??? Yup .... and I've developed quite a taste for citrus
Gary ....
I came into this world with nothing and I still have most of it left ...
Last edited by GaryVS; 5th June 2007 at 17:28.
It's not a fair poll. I agree.
I voted for Nighthawk. Had to, I've got more Nighthawks than Colts.
I will say this. After I got my Colt GCT back from the fine folks at Novak's, it holds it's own just fine against any other gun I own.
And the Colt has gone bang EVERY time since day one. You can't ask for better.
Atreides
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