Please use this thread to discuss the Colt's Rail Gun, as it appears in our review in our E-zine.
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Please use this thread to discuss the Colt's Rail Gun, as it appears in our review in our E-zine.
Excellent write-up, Steve.
I'm giving considerable thought about getting another railed 1911, which would be the Colt Rail Gun. God forgive me, bit I've been working with a Glack 17 and a Surefire X300, I like the WML. Had a Smith 1911PD and it was a good pistol, it just didn't stick around.![]()
"The pistol, learn it well, carry it always ..." - Jeff Cooper
Last edited by OD*; 11th January 2011 at 21:39.
OD, you should get on the bandwagon and go with the rail gun. I know you would really prefer the 2-toner. Ha! It is my favorite 1911. If I could only have one 1911, it would be the my 2 tone rail gun. I know you don't care for the 2 tone for some reason. I have told you and said it on past rail gun threads that this is the best of all the rail guns out there. I mean production rail guns. Kimber and Springers versions.
Last edited by USMC/8541; 11th January 2011 at 12:48.
Good write up Steve. I'm glad to see the gun was fitted correctly and most of all it functioned as it should. I also agree about how sharp the edges are.
While I can't speak for him; I'm willing to be that OD would like the Colt two tone rail gun fine if it had a stainless frame and blued slide.Originally Posted by USMC/8541
Now, if only Colt would introduce a 1991 version of the rail gun (no front serrations, no undercut trigger guard), I'd be saving my lunch money.
Hawkmoon
On a good day, can hit the broad side of a barn ... from the inside
Awesome work my friend. That is a very comprehensive review.
I appreciate your review and your sharing of the good and bad points of this fine pistol. Thanks for pointing some of the areas that need improvement. I imagine that the sharp edges and rail would present some problems with a leather holster.
Thanks again.
While I agree with Steve; the afore mentioned improvents with exception to the sharp edges aren't necessarily improvements for everyone.Originally Posted by FredBart
The sharp edges outside the holster is what I don't like. What goes inside the holster doesn't matter to me; the holster will break in and clearance itself to the pistol over time. I just don't like getting poked in the back and side by the corners on the rear of the gun.
I came to the same conclusion.Compared to other “rail” guns I’ve tested, on here and others that have passed through my hands over the last few years, I’d rate this one a notch above any of the production models on the market. The overall feel, fitting of the parts, finish, along with more hands-on in its building than other makes, tell a person that Colt is still doing things right. The gun feels and shoots with a more solid feel to it.
Thank you for that well written and informative review. It helped to affirm my choice of the Colt Rail Gun that I recently purchased, not that I needed any affirmation.
Biker
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