I have been looking at 1911s for a few months and I have spent a lot of time on the forums here trying to figure out what I really needed or wanted. Well, this week I was out and about and I stopped by one of my favorite stops and they had this little gem.
Well, as luck had it there were no 1911 experts in the shop and when I asked what they could tell me about it I got the "Well, it was made by Colt in CT and it is a model 1911 designed by..." So, I cut that conversation off and asked if there was a real 1911 expert in the shop as I need much more detailed help...
When the person informed me they knew as much as anybody I called a buddy and he talked me through what to look for...
This gun is TIGHT there is very little wear on the barrel and no real marks on the gun. It looks like some monkey replaced the rear sight at some point and they didn't have the proper punches but the marks are not all that bad. It has the scratch were the pin is removed but otherwise this is a very nice looking Colt.
The trigger is raw perfection... mind you I am a Glock guy and I have five Glocks to my name so in that context anything is an improvement but this trigger is really crisp and lite.
Oh yea, I forgot to give the price. When I first saw it the price tag was upside down and I really expected to see an $800 price or more but they flipped over the tag and it was $595! Well, I own my first 1911. The gun was purchased new back in June 1989 for $649.95 and I am the second owner.
I think I did OK but like I said I am new to 1911s. Following are two pics of the only marks on the gun:
I am a 1911 newbe so I welcome any advide about what may have been changed or doesn't look right. Just the same, I am dying to get to shoot her a bit (this afternoon I hope) and as long as she runs that is all that really matters...
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