I bought a newer Standard full size colt a few years back, it was the biggest piece of crap I have ever seen, I would rate it right up there with the llama that was sitting next to it in the case (same crappy plastic trigger, the finish on the llama was better). I have never held, seen, shot an older Colt and after dumping that first one, I have no desire to. I guess first impressions are a very powerful thing.
The Springfield that I replaced it with has been as faithful and dependable as my German Shepherd and because of that I will always have a soft spot for SA's even though my Kimbers are obviously higher quality.
I think Colt did the same thing that the american automotive industry did, they sat back on thier haunches thinking they were untouchable, and they got left in the dust.
I hope they can recover, I would like very much to add a nice Colt to my collection, I just don't think there's a nice one made today. Not yet. (I own a 4" Anaconda .44 mag revolver that is SWEET, so I am referring only to thier line of 1911's)
The Springfield that I replaced it with has been as faithful and dependable as my German Shepherd and because of that I will always have a soft spot for SA's even though my Kimbers are obviously higher quality.
I think Colt did the same thing that the american automotive industry did, they sat back on thier haunches thinking they were untouchable, and they got left in the dust.
I hope they can recover, I would like very much to add a nice Colt to my collection, I just don't think there's a nice one made today. Not yet. (I own a 4" Anaconda .44 mag revolver that is SWEET, so I am referring only to thier line of 1911's)