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Colt's got a new 1911 out...

Postby Woodsman » Thu Sep 01, 2011 8:15 pm

...chambered in .22LR.

That wouldn't be such a big deal, seeing as how many other manufacturers do too, but they are offering a compact one now that is about 3/4 scale that is a really, really cool little pistol.

It reminds me a lot of the favorite pistol I ever had which was the Llama model XV. .22

I fondled a commemorative one today. It had some fancy engraving on the slide and came with some silly bowie knife for around $2k in a case. I told the counter person that I had absolutely -0- interest in purchasing it, but my request to see it was granted.

I noted that while the fixed sights were close to the bore, the notch could use to be just a little deeper and the post could be improved by being just a little higher. I do not know if the dovetails on this little pistol will accept standard 1911 replacement sights (probably not).

The trigger is definitely not as expected either...Maybe 5-6 lbs. pull - otherwise it's decent. Gunsmiths will be very happy with Colt's offering.

There is no shortage of cool stuff at a gun store (as is typically the case, I did not go in there looking for it), but this little pistol is one of the few things that was a delight to see there. A better trigger & sights and some 30 lpi checkering on the front strap would make this one a super win. $599 MSRP.
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Re: Colt's got a new 1911 out...

Postby rickshaw92 » Thu Sep 01, 2011 8:29 pm

I fondled a commemorative one today.


Did you goo in your trousers?
Im reallly fuclimg pissed but fespite that I can still hit a tarfet at 1000m plus. mayVRVe bnot tonight but it qint beyond the wit if man. Nowhammy.
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Re: Colt's got a new 1911 out...

Postby Woodsman » Thu Sep 01, 2011 9:52 pm

rickshaw92 wrote:
I fondled a commemorative one today.


Did you goo in your trousers?


What trousers? ;-)
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Re: Colt's got a new 1911 out...

Postby rickshaw92 » Thu Sep 01, 2011 10:01 pm

Woodsman wrote:
rickshaw92 wrote:
I fondled a commemorative one today.


Did you goo in your trousers?


What trousers? ;-)


Good catch!
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Re: Colt's got a new 1911 out...

Postby Caliban » Thu Sep 01, 2011 10:58 pm

Woodsman wrote:...
It reminds me a lot of the favorite pistol I ever had which was the Llama model XV. .22

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The only .22 I ever owned. Fanfuntastic piece of metal.
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Re: Colt's got a new 1911 out...

Postby Woodsman » Fri Sep 02, 2011 2:59 am

Caliban wrote:
Woodsman wrote:...
It reminds me a lot of the favorite pistol I ever had which was the Llama model XV. .22

.


The only .22 I ever owned. Fanfuntastic piece of metal.


I sincerely regret selling the one I had. Oh well.... :-(
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