All the research I've done on the Special Combat model has only made me want to keep one of them. I've only read great things about them. Like I said, I'm new to the 1911, so when I break it down, I don't really know what I'm looking at or looking for. You Tube has helped me a lot, along with all the Internet material I've came across. I plan to take it out tomorrow and put somemore lead down it, I just want this pistol to shoot whatever I feed it. Seems like most everyone else I've found to have one can feed it anything. But, my luck is never good.
These pistols have been in a glass display for the past year or so. Before that, they were in the box. I cleaned the exterior of them right when I got them home. They were a little dirty, but no different then any other displayed pistol.
I'm just curious if Colt will honor their warranty service even though it's been 8 years since the pistol was originally bought. I would think they would since this pistol just now sold to me. At the price they are selling for, I shouldn't have to spend more money to make it run. Just my opinion. Hopefully Colts Customer Service is good. I've never dealt with them before. The reliability package is sounding like a very good option also. I will let you guys know how it does tomorrow evening. Hopefully it was just a gimmick.
Thanks for the responses. I'm still looking into getting a SA TRP. I wish I was in the position to get a Wilson, but I'm not. Not really for sure if a Wilson is worth the extra $1000+ . It might be, but I think I need to get a lot more familiar with the 1911, so I will know what I want in future purchases.
Again, thanks !!