I'll pay extra to get that feeling. I'm working on a project gun that will be pretty much what I can buy over the counter in a Kimber Classic Custom, but it will say "Colt" on it. By the time I'm done, I'll have over $900 into the gun, but the extra $$$ buys a sense of history that you can only get with a Colt. You can argue that after replacing most of the internals, the gun isn't a Colt, and hey, everyone's entitled to their opinion.
*No flames please* -- That Colt Mystique
I am posting this in the COLT forum, as I believe the appreciative audoence is out here that will have the background in Colt ownership to appreciate my statement.
When I first was bitten by the 1911 bug, I wanted my (at the time) my one and only 1911 to be the best "bang for the buck" -- literally. I read the mags and surfed until I had my list down to 3 pistols, a ParaOrd P-14-145 limited, A Kimber Stainless target, and a Gold Cup.
Things I had to have;
1). Stainless
2). Adjustable sights
I found a Gun dealer that I am now madly in love with who at the time had a PO and a Kimber hung on his wall. After long discussions with him, I opted for the Kimber and I have to tell you staright up it was a wise decision. This pistol has been a tank, and is more accurate than me. While I was paying the Kimber off, I was bitten yet again with a perculiar caliber of 9X23 Winchester (you all have heard this story) and while I couldn't find any around, a quick call to my dealer showed he had in stock a Colt .38Super stainless with BoMar sights on it. "GREAT" I thought, I'll buy this puppy, and get a conversion done on it down the road. The whole time I was considering my first `11 purchase it was more of a deliberate practical purchase. when I was hefting my Kimber off of the wall, it was like checking out a piece of 2 by 4 to make sure it was square. When My dealer handed me the Colt I received the biggest "thrill" I have ever experienced while handling a handgun. It gave me goosebumps. I can remember that feel every time I pick it up. My Colt is a series 80 MK IV and the fit isn't near what my Kimber is, and yet I just don't get that same "thrill" factor when I pick up my Kimber. The same thing happnened when I was out to purchase my first AR-15. I waent out and did my comparison shoppping and was all ready to plunk money down on a Bushmaster disspator model BUT --- I went over to my dealer to make (another) 1911 payment, and there sitting on top of it's shipping box was a Colt MT 6731 AR that another buyer had refused to pick up and since it was there, would I like to look at it ? I assume now you know the rest of THAT story -- I had another "thrill" just field stripping it and playing with the A3 upper. As soon as I can find another dealer that gives me the tingles like this, I will seriously head their way. But for right now, COLT still puts a grin on my face just holding them in my hands !
`nuff said ?
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When I first was bitten by the 1911 bug, I wanted my (at the time) my one and only 1911 to be the best "bang for the buck" -- literally. I read the mags and surfed until I had my list down to 3 pistols, a ParaOrd P-14-145 limited, A Kimber Stainless target, and a Gold Cup.
Things I had to have;
1). Stainless
2). Adjustable sights
I found a Gun dealer that I am now madly in love with who at the time had a PO and a Kimber hung on his wall. After long discussions with him, I opted for the Kimber and I have to tell you staright up it was a wise decision. This pistol has been a tank, and is more accurate than me. While I was paying the Kimber off, I was bitten yet again with a perculiar caliber of 9X23 Winchester (you all have heard this story) and while I couldn't find any around, a quick call to my dealer showed he had in stock a Colt .38Super stainless with BoMar sights on it. "GREAT" I thought, I'll buy this puppy, and get a conversion done on it down the road. The whole time I was considering my first `11 purchase it was more of a deliberate practical purchase. when I was hefting my Kimber off of the wall, it was like checking out a piece of 2 by 4 to make sure it was square. When My dealer handed me the Colt I received the biggest "thrill" I have ever experienced while handling a handgun. It gave me goosebumps. I can remember that feel every time I pick it up. My Colt is a series 80 MK IV and the fit isn't near what my Kimber is, and yet I just don't get that same "thrill" factor when I pick up my Kimber. The same thing happnened when I was out to purchase my first AR-15. I waent out and did my comparison shoppping and was all ready to plunk money down on a Bushmaster disspator model BUT --- I went over to my dealer to make (another) 1911 payment, and there sitting on top of it's shipping box was a Colt MT 6731 AR that another buyer had refused to pick up and since it was there, would I like to look at it ? I assume now you know the rest of THAT story -- I had another "thrill" just field stripping it and playing with the A3 upper. As soon as I can find another dealer that gives me the tingles like this, I will seriously head their way. But for right now, COLT still puts a grin on my face just holding them in my hands !
`nuff said ?
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Hello, this is my first post as I've been lurking for awhile now and am really impressed with the knowledge here. I just had to respond because even though I'm a big HK fan, deep down inside I'm a HUGE Colt 1911 fan. Those things just make me feel warm and fuzzy inside.
My contemporaries wanted to tar & feather me when I traded my Kimber Classic Stainless on a ANIB Delta Elite Stainless, what can I say...I wanted one since the day I layed eyes on it back in 89 and I love it. I've since aquired more Colt's and really want more. From what I've read it looks like Colt is at least alive which is contrary to what the dealers in my area have been telling me so that makes me happy.
I have a Kimber Compact Custom Stainless on the way, I couldn't turn that one down because of the low price so I hope I don't get blasted for it but what the heck, I can always trade it for that Colt Officer's stainless I just saw if I don't like it.
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My contemporaries wanted to tar & feather me when I traded my Kimber Classic Stainless on a ANIB Delta Elite Stainless, what can I say...I wanted one since the day I layed eyes on it back in 89 and I love it. I've since aquired more Colt's and really want more. From what I've read it looks like Colt is at least alive which is contrary to what the dealers in my area have been telling me so that makes me happy.
I have a Kimber Compact Custom Stainless on the way, I couldn't turn that one down because of the low price so I hope I don't get blasted for it but what the heck, I can always trade it for that Colt Officer's stainless I just saw if I don't like it.
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When opportunity strikes, you should buy one of the old US GI Colts. Then you'll have a more incredible sense of awe.
A long time ago, Ken Neal and I got into a pissing match over the slogan “If it isn’t a Colt, it’s just a copy.” I felt there are currently superiorly fitted, more accurate 1911’s currently manufactured 1911’s on the market today and that slogan made a mockery of others who chose to spend their money on a 1911 other then a Colt. However, after my interest in history perked and my study of the Colt 1911 in combat, I too got that sensation and understand the real meaning of that slogan.
At that time, I had owned several Colts, including some GI guns. However, I never had the same sensation then as I do now. It’s amazing what studying up on history can do to your mind, body and soul.
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Yes there are guns that are more accurate. Yes there are guns that cost quite a bit more. Yes there are some guns that are tighter. One can't go wrong with a 1911 from a quality manufacturer. Yet, those 1911's are still missing the mystique and history of the Colt.
Because I am human, I was wrong then, but now I am righted!
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A long time ago, Ken Neal and I got into a pissing match over the slogan “If it isn’t a Colt, it’s just a copy.” I felt there are currently superiorly fitted, more accurate 1911’s currently manufactured 1911’s on the market today and that slogan made a mockery of others who chose to spend their money on a 1911 other then a Colt. However, after my interest in history perked and my study of the Colt 1911 in combat, I too got that sensation and understand the real meaning of that slogan.
At that time, I had owned several Colts, including some GI guns. However, I never had the same sensation then as I do now. It’s amazing what studying up on history can do to your mind, body and soul.
Yes there are guns that are more accurate. Yes there are guns that cost quite a bit more. Yes there are some guns that are tighter. One can't go wrong with a 1911 from a quality manufacturer. Yet, those 1911's are still missing the mystique and history of the Colt.
Because I am human, I was wrong then, but now I am righted!
Its funny, I own newer colts, kimber, springfield, even a dave lauck 1911. But you know when I went to the range sunday I had a 1919 Colt Army 1911, 1927 Arg Army Colt, and a newer commander. I only ran 3 clips through my Commander almost all went in the 1919 GI. I have to agree with the GI statement above. Not that I am partial or anything like that
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Cheers
Ty
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Cheers
Ty
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Same here. As Ty knows I'll soon be the owner of FOUR Colt GI guns. I keep telling myself I should diversify and get a Union Switch & Signal or Ithaca instead, but I keep wanting only a COLT. Only finding a Singer for under two grand would finally break me.
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Dear BigBoy,
I have the Colt disease, too. My dealer tried and tried to get me to buy the loaded Springfield he had in the case. But, I insisted on a Colt (to his disappointment).
I wonder about the future of the 1911. Perhaps, it will one day end up like the Single Action Army, and thus be more valuable w/ the name Colt on the side. Ditto the AR15.
The future of PDW's may belong to a pistol and cartridge very much like the FN FiveseveN, and P90 subgun. Or, a caseless round, and polymer autoloading pistol (that would be my ideal pistol).
You can't fight progress (though the 1911 has done an admirable job for nearly 100 years). I am glad mine says Colt on the side. It will still be a treasured piece, even after I get my new ray gun from Mars
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Elsworth
I have the Colt disease, too. My dealer tried and tried to get me to buy the loaded Springfield he had in the case. But, I insisted on a Colt (to his disappointment).
I wonder about the future of the 1911. Perhaps, it will one day end up like the Single Action Army, and thus be more valuable w/ the name Colt on the side. Ditto the AR15.
The future of PDW's may belong to a pistol and cartridge very much like the FN FiveseveN, and P90 subgun. Or, a caseless round, and polymer autoloading pistol (that would be my ideal pistol).
You can't fight progress (though the 1911 has done an admirable job for nearly 100 years). I am glad mine says Colt on the side. It will still be a treasured piece, even after I get my new ray gun from Mars
Elsworth
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