Sticky for all Colt USMC CQB/ M45 FACTUAL information
Hey guys- can we band together and get a sticky thread going to serve as a clearinghouse for all USMC/CQB/M45 questions and information? I keep seeing the same threads and questions and it is still...
View Article9mm Lightweight Commanders...any thoughts...
...as to why Colt would drop them totally from their lineup? Every other manufacturer has one and they sell... Colt has people lined up to buy and drop both the standard and WC edition... A friend has...
View ArticleColt customer service
Ok first it was PSA and now its Colt. I tried a few times this week to get through to their customer service number but the bots are worse there than at PSA. So, does anyone have an alternate number...
View Article2 colts going to nighthawk custom
I have 2 colts, a 1918 black army 1911 45acp and a 38 special long slide colt 1911. I shoot everything I own and don’t really have any need for pistols that just sit in my safe. Both pistols going to...
View ArticleColt Gold Cup 38 Super
I've been looking for a Colt 38 Super for a long time, finally found one and grabbed it. First thing I did was field strip an clean it. Have to say I'm a little disappointed. I had to use a plastic...
View Articlecolt vs. tisas slide swap
Slide swap colt to tisas - tisas to colt just had to find out ! both fit well the colt slide on the tisas frame is a little sluggish/slight drag but works good I think with a couple hundred rds it will...
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Colt combat commander should I refinish and customize?
An early 70s model appears all original except grips the finish is pretty beat up was thinking of refinish and front strap checkering and possibly a magwell (maybe not sure I like them on commander...
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New to me Combat Commander, as you were; poly resin and ivory powder…
The title says it all - gun show buy this weekend.
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Colt Competition Hard Chrome
So much nicer finish than stainless. Novak mega dot up front. This is the gun they should have made...just sayin...
View ArticleColt serial numbering question
I own a Combat Commander .45. I did a serial number look up and found there were two guns with my serial number, a Commander and a Combat Commander. Curious to know it this was common practice, using...
View ArticlePawn shop find: Colt 1991A1
Colt site dates this gun to 1996. I'm fairly sure this is a matte blue gun, not parkerized, given the date, but really can't tell visually. I'd feel pretty stupid saying that, except in doing some...
View ArticleFit
Colt Competition 01970CCS Colt Custom Shop 01070CS Springfields are wonderfully tight with regard to fit (slide - frame). The Mil-Spec has been built in to two different wad guns for me now and in both...
View ArticleGold Cup 9mm?
Gents, I bought a new Colt Gold Cup, 9mm, to compliment my GC 45 ACP. Beautiful gun. However when I took it to the range, using Federal 115-gr factory ammo, I was not impressed. So, I fired it off of...
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Cutaway Colt Combat Commander
Hi y'all. Forgive my potato pics. Got to fondle a cutaway Combat Commander and figured I'd take some pictures. Was done privately for fellow students to study the 1911. Interestingly the grip safety...
View ArticleDelta Elite in 10mm?
Just curious if anyone has any comments to share on the Colt Delta Elite in 10mm? My buddy is picking one up and I'd like to pass along any tips and tricks he could use. This is his first Colt. I also...
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Pre 70 valentines day matchmaking
I played matchmaker this valentines day. I already had lonely Blue the bachelor. Today I brought home his new gal, and she's a shiny, pretty little thing. I think hot sparks will fly.
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Gold Cup 1966 Needs Help
Just got on GunBroker finish looks pretty beat up going to reblue ring hammer and beaver tail don't see a lot of refinished gold cups or customized ones lately wonder why looks all original except grips
View ArticleColt Defender vs Colt Officer's
I have 2 Colt Offcer's that are fully functional and accurate. I have an opportunity to get a Colt Defender, brand new, or Lightweight Defender, very lightly used, in GREAT condition, for a reasonable...
View ArticleM45A1 O&I Level Maintenance Manual - Availability
Wondering if anyone has a copy of the M45A1 O&I Level Maintenance Manual (TM 09795C-OI/1). Trying to track down the part number and national stock number assigned to the slide. I’ve found a number...
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Colt Combat Commander Return From Nighthawk
Not long ago, I sent my 1977 Colt Combat Commander to Nighthawk for their reliability package, new sights and a facelift. This gun has a lot of sentimental value, as I carried it most of my law...
View ArticleCommercial Colt M45A1 on Gunbroker?
Gunbroker #1036370790 current bid $1150. The seller is within driving distance from me, therefore, I want to place bid on this item. What would be sensible maximum bid on this firearm? Thanks in advance.
View ArticleColt’s Web Site
Would it be safe to say that just because a product is listed on Colt’s web site is not an indicator of it being in production? For example the Wiley Clapp LW Commander 9mm is shown on their site, in...
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Colt Mid range .38 special wadcutter.
I recently purchased a Colt .38 special mid range. However, carrying out maintenance I noticed that the spring marked in green below was missing. Can anyone tell me where to find a spring like this or...
View ArticleO1970A1CS
Looks like Colt just made another small batch of the supposedly discontinued blued Series 70 reproductions: https://www.gunbroker.com/item/981733021 A few months ago they did the same with the...
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Delta elite question
I just picked up a new delta elite from arms unlimited.I took it apart to clean and noticed a very rough feed ramp and slide. I’ve included pics. I’m just curious if this is normal for new production...
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I don’t know how to describe this pawn shop find.
I know that there are the Colt pistols everyone wants, etc, etc…but for me nowadays just finding anything on a dusty shelf in a little pawnshop is a thrill. I stumbled onto this 30 year old Colt...
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Let's See Your Colts!
Been building back my 1911 collection...mostly Colts... went from about 20 pieces circa 1998 to just 2 after that... Now back up to 6 again... things are looking good!
View ArticleCombat Special IPSC, SN-70N76XXX Question
Hello, I'm new to 1911s, and new to the forums. I picked up this used 1911 and the online colt SN look up didn't work for it. Based on what I've seen in the forums it would be maybe made in the late...
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2014 stainless Commander
Anyone familiar with a stainless Commander Model with serial prefix CJ? Has a beaver tail, long trigger, undercut trigger guard? Series 80 pistol. I don’t recognize it. Colt’s website puts it in 2014...
View ArticleColt Series 80 Government Model
I picked up this pistol prior to COVID. I traded some ammo and cash for it at a local shop. When I see what they go for now I am always shocked. Great shooter, basically new. Looks like it is a 2012. I...
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Colt Combat Commanders Too Darn Expensive
Colt combat Commanders from the 70s going for over 2k. It's crazy town. The nickel and chrome and light weights alot cheaper but the blued combat is the hottest thing on the market right now wonder why...
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Price Check - Colt Series 70 Govt Model + Conv Unit - Bright Nickel - Mint...
Have a chance to buy a Colt Series 70 Government Model and 22 cal Conversion Unit ... Both in Bright Nickel ... Both in Mint Condition ... Including all original paperwork and boxes ... Look like they...
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1911: What is a new CZ-Colt called (no longer a Series 80)?
I have several earlier Series 70 and Series 80 Models (all made at The Colt factory before 2012). I bought three of the new 2023 CZ-Colt 1911's. They dropped the Series 80 safety (in the slide) but not...
View ArticleColt Custom Defender 07000DZ info
I have found a few old posts discussing these pistols that state there were less than 20 done. Does anyone have anything to support this or a point in the right direction? I am talking about the two...
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