New Colt Competition 1911

[joken]

I've been curious about this new Colt and stopped by Corvallis Guns today and danged if they didn't have a couple. I bought one, took it home, cleaned it up, and can't find much to complain about. It's tight and cycled fine firing a few different hand loads with my home cast boolits. The grip safety was lose and rattled, but that was a easy fix. The blue front sight is color coordinated with the grips, but isn't bright like green or red, and needs replaced. I'll get a range report if ever get time to go to the range.

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[taroman]

They're nice tight pistols.
Purchased mine about a month ago.
Immediately swapped in the red f.o.
Only issue I have is trying to get used to the wide notch rear sight.

 

[joken]

I like the wide sight for my old eyes. I replaced the front sight with green and it's great now.

 

[spookshack]

I think Colt "missed the mark" on the blue front sight, blue grips and wide slide serrations, but overall it's a winner. I've been lusting after a 1911 in 9mm for awhile now and have been sorely tempted to pick one up. Probably will still be awhile before I do.

As much as I like the Govt. models, I'm 99% sure I'll go with the Colt lightweight commander 9mm. Haven't seen any locally, so that is good for my wallet! lol

 

[jjgraha]

Almost bought one from NW Armory last week, nice gun. I'm with you on the blue FO front sight, I pointed it straight at the light and it might as well have been solid black. Have to wonder what they were thinking on that one, easy enough fix though.