So, I purchased a Colt Special Combat Government a couple of weeks ago and have put about 1k rounds through it. I did not clean it until after the 500 rd. mark. The gun fed and fired flawlessly through 592 rounds with no cleaning, round 593 failed to feed. This was caused by the round being out of spec, so no fault of the gun. All rounds fired were factory new, not reloads.
300 rounds of CCI Blazer Brass 230 gr HB.
200 rounds Remington 230 gr HB
200 rounds WWB 230 gr HB
100 rounds Speer 200gr HP "flying ashtray" Lawman.
100 rounds Remington Golden Saber 230gr HP bonded
100 rounds Cor-Bon 200 gr +p HP
100 rounds Hornady Tap 200 gr HP
HB=(Hard Ball)
HP=(Hollow Point)

I have to say this is one of the finest 1911's I have ever owned. Sure my NHC Talon III is better fitted and I would own them all if I could, but the Colt SCG is an incredible value, and after all the rounds down range I am mightily impressed. I am actually thinking about one in all Hard Chrome. Is someone going to talk me out of it?

Below is a target fired at 10 yards 2 handed unsupported modified weaver stance, 2- 8 round magazines of CCI Blazer Brass 230 gr HB. I followed it with a picture showing the true size of the target with gun. Thanks for looking.

Very nice...................you need one in hard chrome now..............and maybe a set of them in 38 Super as well. Sorry I'm not good at talking people out of buying another gun. I need to get my last few Colt's to the range, I'm as excited to fire the SCG as I am the WW1.

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- Albert Camus

Great shooting, I agree with Joni you need the hard chrome to complete the set, you wont be disappointed!!!
Patrick

...........and I need a two tone 45.

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Lynnie, "Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal. "
- Albert Camus

Excellent......!

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Joni maybe we should clarify did you say need? After looking at your collection not sure need is the right word .That said I do love my two tone SCG in 38 super tho.
Patrick

Well...............I am sort of a product of the school system here..............need, want are soooo very similar.

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Lynnie, "Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal. "
- Albert Camus

..... yes a very fine line indeed!

Looks great, You didn't expect anything less did you?

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Well, the two tone has to wait awhile, I just got home from a gun show and dragged a rifle barrel blank back with me. I think a small 221 Sako L461 is in the works.

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Lynnie, "Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal. "
- Albert Camus