The colt competition pistol is a well performing factorygrade 1911, and at least in north america, it is offered at an enticing price a factor that may vary from country to country. Colts series 70 trigger put to the test series 70 vs. The national match began life as a wellfitted handgun with high visibility fixed sights. Features include a fully blended magwell, and 25 lpi front strap. Shooting sports usa colt upgrades competition pistol series. Should you buy or modify a series 80 or series 70 1911. Colt announcing world war iera 1911 black army called the 1911 black army, these freshly minted 1911s are based on a 1918 version of the most iconic american military sidearm.
We have taken the colt 1911 classic model and given it an overhaul. National match barrel and novak adjustable fiber optic sights for precision shooting. There is no rail on the dust cover and the slide is lacking forward cocking serrations bravo, colt. A nice feature of the 1911 competition pistol is it can easily serve as a self defense handgun for everyday carry, making it a versatile choice for. A colt is still the best foundation for a fine tactical or competition gun. Oct 24, 2017 the competition pistol i have been working with is a full size, 5 inch barreled, stainless steel pistol. Colt series 70 government competition pistol sportsmans. Additional this model features a novak style rear sight with fiber optic front sight along with a skeletonized trigger. Now available in corrosion resistant stainless steel with a special edition blue titanium finish. Colt released an updated design of their fullsize 1911 pistol in the 1970s hence the name which consisted of a collet bushing instead of. Colt series 70 government competition pistol custom g10 grips, upswept beavertail grip safety, and undercut trigger guard keep the pistol low in the hand for increased control. Series 80 i noted that the trigger was not all it was cracked up to be my colt 1911 enthusiasts.
Crafted with an undercut trigger guard, the colt 1911 series 70 competition. Jan 12, 2016 the new colt competition pistol is a true, outofthebox 1911 for the competitor. Colt no longer manufactures 1911s with the swartz safety. Its been replaced with the series 70 firing system much beloved by 1911 fans. Colt competition 1911 series 70 government model semi auto. Competitive shooting has become a large area of growth in the firearms industry in recent years, with more and more shooters taking part in various competitions. Nov 29, 2015 colt fans will argue that series 70 and 80 only apply to colt and any other manufacture claiming series 80 are really just stating it has a firing pin block and mechanism, colt clones retain many of the differences that are seen in a series 70 vs 80 colt 1911. Models in stock include delta elite, gold cup, national match, combat and lightweight commanders, xse series and 1991a1 government models, 1911s from the colt custom shop, plus many limited edition and talo exclusive models. Colt pistols 1911 series 70 benchrest and target pistols sellers information when emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on. Comparing two recently produced, offtheshelf government models featuring the series 80 system with an original series 70 government model and the test gun with its series 70 system revealed a noticeable difference in trigger pull.
Colt fans will argue that series 70 and 80 only apply to colt and any other manufacture claiming series 80 are really just stating it has a firing pin block and mechanism, colt clones retain many of the differences that are seen in a series 70 vs 80 colt 1911. Some earnestly look specifically only for a series 70 1911 and want to avoid the series 80 firing pin safety system and modifications at all costs. Over priced at 2350 but it is the best 1911 colt has released. The colt competition 1911 series 70 government model is the series which features the legendary series 70 firing system ensuring that this particular 1911 is a faithful reproduction of government models manufactured prior to wwii. Colt competition 1911 pistol with assorted loaded magazines.
We keep all of the top brands in stock, from glock to taurus. Honestly, ive handled a couple of the different philippine 1911s and been quite underwhelmed. I have one of the newer series 70 competition models in. Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. Colt series 70 government 1911 handgun shooters report. Colt competition government model 1911 semiauto pistol.
Colt pistols 1911 series 70 for sale guns international. Sep 16, 2017 the colt competition pistol is a well performing factorygrade 1911, and at least in north america, it is offered at an enticing price a factor that may vary from country to country. Find affordable handguns for sale, including different types like pistols and revolvers. Colt competition pistol line now uses series 70 firing system. That has changed, and now shooters who want the original 1911 firing system can get it in the. Product evaluation the colt competition series 1911. A true competition 1911 thats ready for the battle against the timer.
Sell your colt 45 acp series 70 for free today on gunsamerica. I finally fulfilled a 40 year dream by buying my first colt government 1911. What sets these new models apart from the previous competition series is that the series 80 firing system is gone. Ready right out of the box for competition or personal defense, the new colt competition pistol is a highquality performer. Colt released an updated design of their fullsize 1911 pistol in the 1970s hence the name which consisted of a.
But the company has focused its efforts elsewhere than the consumer market, where that knowledge has been in high demanduntil now. The colt competition pistol line will now come outfitted with series 70 firing systems, making the trigger pull that much snappier. These updates were added in 1983 and were dubbed the series 80 since the previous revision to the base model gun was similarly dubbed the series 70. Custom g10 grips, upswept beavertail grip safety, and undercut trigger guard keep the pistol low in the hand for increased control. Brownells is your source for 1911 competition parts at brownells parts and accessories.
Colt series 70 government 1911 classic for sale new. Colt competition 1911 series 70 government model o1070ccs. Plus, it has the pony, which the rock islands never will. Ive since repeated my experiment see video below on sidebyside comparisons between probably half a dozen new series 70 colts and. Ive since repeated my experiment see video below on sidebyside comparisons between probably half a dozen new series 70 colts and the current line of series 80.
Original finish, box is serialized to the gun, not import marked, no rust or pitting on metal, no cracks o. Due to higher than average order volume, please expect shipping times to be delayed up to 10 business days. Colt competition government model with series 70 trigger. The custom competition is a hand fit, hard fit series 70 competition pistol, assembled by the master gunsmiths in the colt custom shop.
Order the colt firearms competition series 70 45acp blue finish 8 rounds online. The colt competition model is reminiscent of the original national match 1911. The competition model has features for enhanced accuracy and shooting control. Custom g10 grips, upswept beavertail grip safety, and undercut trigger guard keep the pistol. Upswept beavertail gri for sale by blue robin guns on gunsamerica 966144481. Colt custom competion limited series 70 1911addicts the. Colt released an updated design of their fullsize 1911 pistol in the 1970s hence the name which consisted of a collet bushing instead of the.
With all the 1911s it has manufactured over the years, colt has developed great expertise and knowhow in building the browningdesigned handgun. My son and i shoot my new titanium blue beauty and i. After much back and forth at the gun show today i decided on the colt competition series 70. Colt 1911 competition series 70 pistol 9mm luger 5 barrel. I remember when pythons were 850 in 1993 look at the asking prices now. Its a series 70 design, meaning it has no firing pin safety, although, oddly enough, the pistol came with a series 80 manual. I like the 70 series pistol better just because of the semi polished flats. The competition pistol i have been working with is a full size, 5 inch barreled, stainless steel pistol. Jan 29, 2018 in my second article on the current series 70 see.
Stainless series 70 maybe not a shooter but collectable it will be. The 1911 is among the most popular competition handguns. While the colt gold cup has long been considered to be the standard goto 1911 for competition use, colt has recently unveiled the appropriately named colt competition 1911. Models in stock include delta elite, gold cup, national match, combat and lightweight commanders, xse series and 1991a1 government models, 1911 s from the colt custom shop, plus many limited edition and talo exclusive models. This 70 series gun seems very similar to the early kimbers 1911s in its frame.
That has changed, and now shooters who want the original 1911 firing system can get it in the competition 1911 chambered in. Product evaluation the colt competition series 1911 pistol. Out of curiosity, i fired the colt competition pistol alongside a 1911 with a standard recoil system and must admit that the felt recoil pulse with the guns dual spring recoil system was noticeably softer. The series 70 system, which this gun sports, is the one originally designed by browning for the 1911 and does not have the passive firing pin block of the later series 80 system. Please expect longer wait times for serialized items ffl required. Colts 1911 competition pistol features custom g10 blue grips with a scallop texture and the colt logo dual recoil spring system and national match barrel. The colt competition government model 1911 semiauto pistol is a direct takeoff of the standardissue 45 caliber m1911 sidearm originally manufactured by colt, and used by the united states armed forces from 1911 to 1985. The new colt competition pistol is a true, outofthebox 1911 for the competitor. Dual recoil spring system reduces felt recoil while extending recoil spring life. The colt was reliable with a wide range of ammunition and magazines.
The nighthawk custom colt series 70 offers several functional and aesthetic upgrades to a timeless classic. Colt competition 1911 series 70 government model semi automatic pistol distributor exclusive single action hammer fired. Let oak hill guns help you find the best firearm that matches your skill and interest. The trigger is the wide series 70 threehole aluminum model. The original firing system without the passive firing pin block, and called by colt the series 70 system, was not available in the colt competition pistol line until recently. Dubbed the colt competition pistol, the new pistol takes the 1911 government model to another level with accuracyand other performance enhancing features, and does so at a price that doesnt break the bank for those with a limited budget or those new to competitive shooting. Custom g10 grips, upswept beavertail grip safety and undercut trigger guard keep the pistol low in the hand for increased control. If the series 70 version has the features you want, it would be hard to go wrong. Colt made a major change to its competition pistol line of handguns, incorporating a series 70 firing system into all of the new pistol models, which previously featured the companys series 80. A true competition 1911 thats ready for the battle against the. The series 80 iswas the term used to refer to a number of modifications made to the firing mechanism of the colt 1911 pistol. Colt pistols are renowned for their comfort, accuracy, and power.
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