I`ve heard distressing remarks about the gunsite CCO as well. Colt refers to it as the Gunsite Commander in their 2005 catalog. But he fact they even have it is a sign they`re trying to do better.
A Sign of the [Sad] Times at Colt's
As the proud owner of two Colt products, a 1973-purchased Series 70 Government Model (since worked on by Jim Stroh of Alpha Precision) and a Ted Yost Signature Grade LW Commander, I have great affection and reverence for the guns of the rampant stallion. Come to think of it, I have an LE6920 carbine, too, but I digress....
While attending the annual meeting of the Association of the United States Army in Washington, DC, this morning, I wandered into the Colt exhibit. Their booth was, as you might expect, heavy on long arms, but they also had a couple of displays of pistols, including a lovely nickel-plated SAA, and six or eight 1911s.
I was handling the CCO Gunsite pistol, a design I've always admired, and looked at the tag that had been printed, laminated, and attached to it, with key features, suggested retail price, etc.
To my dismay, it proclaimed the model I was holding to be the "Gunsight" model.
The fact that the pistol was pretty roughly put together with a clunky trigger didn't do much for my morale, either.
OK, it's a small thing, but you know, to me it speaks volumes about Colt's lack of engagement in the marketplace. I wish like hell that Colt's would return the brand to what many of us would like to think of as its rightful place in the market, which it long ago ceded to Kimber, Springfield, et. al.
That would be something we could all be happy about.
While attending the annual meeting of the Association of the United States Army in Washington, DC, this morning, I wandered into the Colt exhibit. Their booth was, as you might expect, heavy on long arms, but they also had a couple of displays of pistols, including a lovely nickel-plated SAA, and six or eight 1911s.
I was handling the CCO Gunsite pistol, a design I've always admired, and looked at the tag that had been printed, laminated, and attached to it, with key features, suggested retail price, etc.
To my dismay, it proclaimed the model I was holding to be the "Gunsight" model.
The fact that the pistol was pretty roughly put together with a clunky trigger didn't do much for my morale, either. OK, it's a small thing, but you know, to me it speaks volumes about Colt's lack of engagement in the marketplace. I wish like hell that Colt's would return the brand to what many of us would like to think of as its rightful place in the market, which it long ago ceded to Kimber, Springfield, et. al.
That would be something we could all be happy about.
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A typo in a display exhibit?!
I had heard stories of the CCO having quality issues, I stressed over ordeering one for a few days but decided to give it a try. The gun came in as perfect as can be, I am VERY please with fit and finish. I have not made it to the range yet but I am sure the quality is there. Here are a couple of pics, one with new grips.
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Also, the Colts my local dealer has(few) look very nice. I think COlt is getting back in the game.
Also, the Colts my local dealer has(few) look very nice. I think COlt is getting back in the game.
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Popa, those are great looking grips. Really glad to hear that your gun turned out to be everything you hoped it would.
Please post a range report when you get the chance!
Please post a range report when you get the chance!
Seven of my eight 1911s are Colts (the other is a Baer). Among them are an early Series 80 Commander, an XSE Commander, two 1991s (5" and Commander) and an XSE Government Model, all of which I shoot.
I have never had any problems of any kind with any of these Colts. Each of them is accurate, reliable, and well-made.
Some years ago, I bought one of the first Kimber 1911s, and after repeated reliability problems, coupled with Kimber's poor excuse for "customer service", I returned it to the dealer. You could not give me another Kimber after that experience.
I've examined Springfields and some of the other 1911s being made, and while they seem to be well put together, I honestly cannot see any real advantage they offer over my Colts.
There definitely is a huge difference between a semi-custom pistol such as a Baer and a Colt (or any stock pistol, for that matter), but for out-of-the-box value, I think Colt is at least as good anything else.
And I do love that prancing horse...
I have never had any problems of any kind with any of these Colts. Each of them is accurate, reliable, and well-made.
Some years ago, I bought one of the first Kimber 1911s, and after repeated reliability problems, coupled with Kimber's poor excuse for "customer service", I returned it to the dealer. You could not give me another Kimber after that experience.
I've examined Springfields and some of the other 1911s being made, and while they seem to be well put together, I honestly cannot see any real advantage they offer over my Colts.
There definitely is a huge difference between a semi-custom pistol such as a Baer and a Colt (or any stock pistol, for that matter), but for out-of-the-box value, I think Colt is at least as good anything else.
And I do love that prancing horse...
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So what are the chances that Colt might actually listen to its civilian customers and change for the better???............because I wouldn't mind buying a couple more new 1911's over the next few years!!!
So what are the chances that Colt might actually listen to its civilian customers and change for the better???
............because I wouldn't mind buying a couple more new 1911's over the next few years!!!
"A Sign of the [Sad] Times at Colt's ". That statement puzzles me. I have been excited for several years now how well Colt has been doing! I have purchased several new Colts of late, my shootin partner many more than me, and we are very happy with the fit and finish of all of them. What puzzles me more is how much a typo can upset someone to the point of starting this thread.
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