Colt 1911 Preferences & Opinions

[rainman]

I have an opportunity to purchase a 1972 Colt Series 70 for $950.00 which looks to be in excellent condition with minimal wear. I'm torn between that and a new series 70 which would cost about $75.00 more.
http://www.coltsmfg.com/Catalog/Colt...tSeries70.aspx
For about $!00.oo less I could get the 1991 Series which has a Series 80 firing system. http://www.coltsmfg.com/Catalog/Colt...991Series.aspx I'm leaning towards the new series 70 - the specific model is O1970A1CS. Suggestions and opinions are welcomed. Thank you

[telopyros]

Nothing wrong with any of them. I would choose the original 70 series personally but if you do not care about the money then go for the new one.

[mongo]

I have a series MK IV seried 70 since new in 1971. It hat the reverse taper barell withe the "fingers" bushing. With thousands of rounds through it I have never had a problem. A new gun is just a new gun but the older ones in good shape are getting harder to find every day.

[Seabee CO]

I would go with the original series 70, if in original and good condition, it has collectors value. With regard to the 1991, I never cared for the HUGE 1991 roll mark on the side of the frame where the ramant pony used to be, but that is just my opinion.

[ForwardAssist]

I'd go with the 72 if it appears to be in good condition and well machined.

OR, have you considered a new XSE? You can catch them on GB in your price range. They have much better sites than the models you posted, typically Novak rear and Colt front.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=292543779


I have one of these,
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=292892760
http://www.coltsmfg.com/Catalog/Colt...mbatElite.aspx

[TonyF]

I have an opportunity to purchase a 1972 Colt Series 70 for $950.00 which looks to be in excellent condition with minimal wear. I'm torn between that and a new series 70 which would cost about $75.00 more.
http://www.coltsmfg.com/Catalog/Colt...tSeries70.aspx
For about $!00.oo less I could get the 1991 Series which has a Series 80 firing system. http://www.coltsmfg.com/Catalog/Colt...991Series.aspx I'm leaning towards the new series 70 - the specific model is O1970A1CS. Suggestions and opinions are welcomed. Thank you

I would recommend the new Series 70.

If the 1972 Colt has a "B" preceding the last two digits of the serial number, it was made during a time when Colt was having serious labor disputes with its hourly workforce and quality purportedly suffered.

I own a "B" Colt that was customized by Wilson's and it runs fine but since you have a choice, I would go with a recent manufacture.

I'd also shy away from the Series 80 due to the FP lock.

[nateebobo]

id get an sti!

seriously, id go old school with the '72 series 70. the 91s are 80s and 80s suck.

[harold63]

The new one for me, without even thinking about it.

[Cuba]

id get an sti!

seriously, id go old school with the '72 series 70. the 91s are 80s and 80s suck.

Can you elaborate and quantify your statement (80's suck)

[sprrdhawk44]

Can you elaborate and quantify your statement (80's suck)

The Series 80 FPS ruins the trigger in my opinion. I'll take Series 70.