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June 23rd, 2012, 10:21 PM #1Member
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Colt 1911 Preferences & Opinions
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
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June 23rd, 2012, 10:55 PM #2Senior Member
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Re: Colt 1911 Preferences & Opinions
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.
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June 23rd, 2012, 10:57 PM #3Super Member
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Re: Colt 1911 Preferences & Opinions
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.
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June 24th, 2012, 07:30 AM #4
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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.
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June 24th, 2012, 08:40 AM #5
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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
Last edited by ForwardAssist; June 24th, 2012 at 08:42 AM.
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June 24th, 2012, 09:52 AM #6Grand Member
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Re: Colt 1911 Preferences & Opinions
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.
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June 24th, 2012, 10:47 AM #7
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id get an sti!
seriously, id go old school with the '72 series 70. the 91s are 80s and 80s suck.
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June 24th, 2012, 12:51 PM #8Grand Member
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Re: Colt 1911 Preferences & Opinions
The new one for me, without even thinking about it.
BCM and Glock...for a bigger pile of 'cold dead hands' brass.
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June 24th, 2012, 01:48 PM #9
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