Husker95 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Meh. If i were in the market for new, i would still go SA Range Officer or a Trojan. Wary of Colt........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 The only reason they're making any effort at it is because their government business has dried up and the only alternative is the consumer market, which they've largely ignored for the past 15+ years or so. As for Colt seeking input from or listening to their (potential) customers, don't count on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviesterno Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 looks like a sub-par product at a fanboy price. Para had a really crappy reputation, but seemed to get in gear and made a decent enough competition 1911. there are just too many options for 1911s any more. you can have competition ready like an STI Trojan, as is has FO sights, good trigger, good guts, runs fine, and I'm OK with no magwell since people have favorites and different competitions have different rules. Or you get entry level good guns like the RO. Good frame and slide, good enough guts, FO sights, great base to spend to customize. I have a fully customized to my spec ROC now that costs less then MSRP of a colt that would still need all that work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cundiff5535 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Pass, I'll take a SA for the same or less money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZackJones Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 I am more excited about the new Springfield RO 9mm in SS Same here. I saw the USPSA announcement about it and I've been drooling over it ever since for some odd reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FULLMETAL Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I agree would love to have one in 40 as well I am more excited about the new Springfield RO 9mm in SSThis Can't wait to get one in my hands Why, WHY don't they make that beautiful beast in 40? Why is life so cruel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m91196 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 The only reason they're making any effort at it is because their government business has dried up and the only alternative is the consumer market, which they've largely ignored for the past 30+ years or so. As for Colt seeking input from or listening to their (potential) customers, don't count on it. FIFY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cohland Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 The price, at $899, makes it a little interesting, enough to draw in the unwary. Things it seems to be missing are: 1) front strap checkering, at least for the .45ACP version 2) ambidextrous thumb safety, handy for those weak-hand requirements in some stages 3) a magwell.... This is an 80-series gun, which would rule it out for me, because the firing pin safety adds about 1.5Lb to the trigger pull weight. Without spending more (on gunsmithing and parts) than the gun is worth to get that fixed, that's kind of painful. I've got two Colt 1911s in .45ACP: an XSE and a Gold Cup, and both needed to have their hammer, hammer strut, sear, and disconnector replaced, just because I didn't like the materials or fit in the originals. They were thrown together inside, with the hammer strut pin not even staked. So, I've convinced myself. No thanks. Pretty, but probably not what I'd call a competition pistol by a long shot. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chills1994 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) Slight thread drift...doing a search for "Colt 1911" on Gunbroker, I am seeing bunches of brand new Colt 1911's in .38 Super. I can't picture them being real hot sellers. It's not like Wally World is going to have box after box of .38 Super in their ammo case. Edited January 15, 2016 by Chills1994 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leas327 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Slight thread drift...doing a search for "Colt 1911" on Gunbroker, I am seeing bunches of brand new Colt 1911's in .38 Super. I can't picture them being real hot sellers. It's not like Wally World is going to have box after box of .38 Super in their ammo case. The typical Colt buyer isn't worried about that. The only reason they would want ammo would be to add as a prop when they are setting up the photo shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactusbrew Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I'm sure it'll be on par with everything else they build these days. So I wouldn't get my hopes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Elliott Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Haven't they just filed for chapter 11? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Probably. For the 18th time or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Climbhard Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Meh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightSh00ter Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 No mention of the dual spring recoil system? Isn't that illegal in Single Stack division? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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