Excellent. Love seeing the classic guns and blued steel. One thing I have to mention... I would leave the throat on the barrel alone. The way Colt cuts them with the dimple, there isn't any metal that should be removed or recontoured. If you think it is giving you any issues, I would maybe polish it some at the most. Having said that, the vast majority of malfunction issues in 1911 platforms are from ammunition or magazine issues. Also extractor tension being out of spec. The choice of getting some Wilson 47D magazines is a wise one. That is my go to magazine that has solved feeding problems for me in the past. Looking forward to seeing how your project works out.
Thank you sir for the advice. I haven’t had any issues much with ball ammo. I need to pickup either some commercial hollow points or load some and see how reliable it is with them. Thanks again, and I hope you enjoy what I have in mind.
I rewatched this one. Great video. The name of the sight company is Kensight. I mentioned it in your model 10 video. Looking forward to what y’all do on this 1911.
I took my mid 80’s Springfield Armory to a new gunsmith in the area to have a “drop in” hammer and sear kit. He did a great job and was very reasonable. Took my 4” 629 S & W for some tlc. Again great job. Dropped off a new 5 1/2” to be slicked up. He looks at it and said “You like big bullets don’t you?”. Me : “ Why yes, yes I do!”
My Government 1911XSE looks like yours. Only thing ive ever disagreed with on 1911 videos is "keep your thumb on the safety for stability" i don't want to have to say "well now, in all this excitement I let my thumb lean over a little, and just look what those serrations did to it"
If I were you, I would replace the plastic mainspring housing and then leave the pistol alone from there. It’s made to be a classic. And it’s beautiful at being just that.
I have this colt. Had some giraffe bone grips made by Joe Perkins at classic single actions in Tucson AZ. Replaced the MSH with a blued steel arched type and replaced the sear and disconnect with ED Brown parts, I little stoning got the trigger down to a wick crisp 3.75 lbs . Looks great and shoots great . Quickly becoming my favorite colt.
I have one the last couple of shots were jamming guy at the range told me to switch magazine he recommended wilson combat mag that was it no jam after that .
Just found your channel. Like the 80s vibe intro. I enjoyed your Blackhawk content and now the Colt. You are definitely in my wheelhouse. Can’t wait to see what you do with it.
I just got one of these... The only thing I did to it was change the sights to 3 dot, adjustable sights and replaced the plastic main spring housing with a Wilson Combat checkered, steel main spring housing and it's a great pistol... Yes, you heard that right, it comes with a plastic main spring housing... I also own 2 Springfield Armory 1911's, a Mil-Spec and a Garrison in 9mm, and I will say in this price range they are better pistols right out of the box than this Colt is, and less exspensive... They come with steel main spring housing's, first off, and much better sights. The mil-Spec's sight's are like these that are on the Colt, only with 3 dots added that make a world of difference, and the Garrison comes with Novak style, 3 dot sights and they were both dead on accurate right out of the box. I guess you're paying up for the fame of the name with Colt... Still an excellent pistol and no regrets buying it, particularly after the minor work was done on it...
Good video. Anxious to see what you do each week. We went a separate path. I’d looked at the same 1911 as you and had it narrowed down to it or a Springfield GI model. Having had a Springfield GI I went that way. It was sure a tough call as the dancing pony is like a magnet. Since I was finishing a 4 3/4” Blackhawk I got last year I have not even fired it yet. Driving me nuts. Hope you do some of your modifications as bench time. Again, great video and a great pistol.
I already have thoughts on something I want to do in the future to a SA 1911. I want to get this Pony the way I want it, learn some things, and then work on my other ideas for a SA. Appreciate the kind words and support!
I own one too. It has a great trigger, fit and finish is good, and accuracy is excellent. I wish the markings were roll marked instead of laser etched. The blueing could be better as well. The pistol has A1 features, thus I find it odd they used a flat plastic mainspring housing. I replaced mine with the correct arched mainspring housing and proper checked wood grips. The double diamond grips, as nice as they are, look very odd and wrong on a 1911A1. Overall, Colt did a great job with my example.
Very comparable. I e got a WWII pony and so the SA was they way I went also as the money saved has already been turned into Hogue diamond grips and Wilson 47D’s. Excited to see what your plans are for it. I’m probably going to start with a flat main spring housing but no other plans until I get some rounds down range.
Just got the same gun. I love it with a few alibis; the slide stop/ release is tight taking in and out, the polymer mainspring housing and on mine the trigger is not good for a 1911. All things that hopefully will get better with more rounds/ easily fixed. Excited to see what you do with yours!
Everything you mentioned is minor things with mine I’ve noticed. I plan on changing the mainspring housing, and trigger with an action job at some point. The slide stop seems to be a little better, but like you say it was tight getting in and out! Appreciate the encouragement!
Theres's something like a 32nd thousandths of a gap between the frame ramp and the beginning of the barrel ramp. The way they throat the barrels at the factory are second to none and makes the gun reliable with HP's. If you try to polish or rethroat the barrel you may end up messing up the angle or gap so be cautious.
I just picked this up last week. i'm hearing the same about the quality.. when i get it to the range I'll comment on the Fit n finish. I already know i wish the engraving was better.
Mine has sharp edges and rattles like a box of rocks also the slide stop wasn’t fit correctly and the safety is spongy but it shoots well enough feeds well.
Mine has sharp edges and rattles like a box of rocks also the slide stop wasn’t fit correctly and the safety is spongy but it shoots well enough feeds well.
I have a Colt 1911 made in 1945. Still has all the original parts in it. Runs good. Never jams. 👍
I have a 1917 and a 44 . I would replace the recoil spring before it messes up your extractor
@@enricomandragona163 Hmmm I'll look into that thanks.
@@kylejohnson1308 Sure. Wilson combat parts or Ed Brown. Check the firing pin and spring while you're at it
That pistol is very valuable. Several thousand dollars worth. Take good care of it.
Excellent. Love seeing the classic guns and blued steel. One thing I have to mention... I would leave the throat on the barrel alone. The way Colt cuts them with the dimple, there isn't any metal that should be removed or recontoured. If you think it is giving you any issues, I would maybe polish it some at the most. Having said that, the vast majority of malfunction issues in 1911 platforms are from ammunition or magazine issues. Also extractor tension being out of spec. The choice of getting some Wilson 47D magazines is a wise one. That is my go to magazine that has solved feeding problems for me in the past. Looking forward to seeing how your project works out.
Thank you sir for the advice. I haven’t had any issues much with ball ammo. I need to pickup either some commercial hollow points or load some and see how reliable it is with them. Thanks again, and I hope you enjoy what I have in mind.
Really cool brother! Glad you went with a Colt…looks gorgeous. Can’t wait to see what you do with it. Hope you have a great weekend!
I rewatched this one. Great video.
The name of the sight company is Kensight. I mentioned it in your model 10 video.
Looking forward to what y’all do on this 1911.
Oh yea! I’m familiar with Kensight. I didn’t realize they were a GA based company. Thanks for the info!
I took my mid 80’s Springfield Armory to a new gunsmith in the area to have a “drop in” hammer and sear kit. He did a great job and was very reasonable. Took my 4” 629 S & W for some tlc. Again great job. Dropped off a new 5 1/2” to be slicked up. He looks at it and said “You like big bullets don’t you?”. Me : “ Why yes, yes I do!”
I just got one in black. I love it. 400 rounds. Not one issue. Used 7 different types of mags I have too.
Can’t argue with a good 1911. Looking forward to this project!
Awesome, can’t wait to see how it turns out!
My Government 1911XSE looks like yours. Only thing ive ever disagreed with on 1911 videos is "keep your thumb on the safety for stability" i don't want to have to say "well now, in all this excitement I let my thumb lean over a little, and just look what those serrations did to it"
Great video, sir. I definitely need this one in my collection.
If I were you, I would replace the plastic mainspring housing and then leave the pistol alone from there. It’s made to be a classic. And it’s beautiful at being just that.
Yes sir! The Mainspring housing is on the list. The things I have in mind are tasteful and will retain the classic looks of this beauty.
Not only that the trigger is plastic. I own 2 of these!!
@@enricomandragona163 I’ve got a Harrison trigger to go in it, with hammer/ignition set.. more to come on that
@@j_c_hunt are they pre fit set?
This will be a fun project. Looking forward to it. I have a couple 1911s but all in 10mm.
Hey nice piece i bought my 1911 back in 2020. Its a colt series 80 and i love it :) one of my favorite handguns
I have this colt. Had some giraffe bone grips made by Joe Perkins at classic single actions in Tucson AZ. Replaced the MSH with a blued steel arched type and replaced the sear and disconnect with ED Brown parts, I little stoning got the trigger down to a wick crisp 3.75 lbs . Looks great and shoots great . Quickly becoming my favorite colt.
I have one the last couple of shots were jamming guy at the range told me to switch magazine he recommended wilson combat mag that was it no jam after that .
I just got one exactly like that. Now I'm gonna get a Commander
Beautiful pistol. I have one too. Twice the price of Tisas but well worth it. I bought mine before the Colt acquisition of CZ.
Just found your channel. Like the 80s vibe intro. I enjoyed your Blackhawk content and now the Colt. You are definitely in my wheelhouse. Can’t wait to see what you do with it.
Appreciate the kind words! Thank you!
I just got one of these... The only thing I did to it was change the sights to 3 dot, adjustable sights and replaced the plastic main spring housing with a Wilson Combat checkered, steel main spring housing and it's a great pistol... Yes, you heard that right, it comes with a plastic main spring housing... I also own 2 Springfield Armory 1911's, a Mil-Spec and a Garrison in 9mm, and I will say in this price range they are better pistols right out of the box than this Colt is, and less exspensive... They come with steel main spring housing's, first off, and much better sights. The mil-Spec's sight's are like these that are on the Colt, only with 3 dots added that make a world of difference, and the Garrison comes with Novak style, 3 dot sights and they were both dead on accurate right out of the box. I guess you're paying up for the fame of the name with Colt... Still an excellent pistol and no regrets buying it, particularly after the minor work was done on it...
Curious where you sourced the 3-dot?
How much for that spring and sights?
Good video. Anxious to see what you do each week.
We went a separate path. I’d looked at the same 1911 as you and had it narrowed down to it or a Springfield GI model. Having had a Springfield GI I went that way. It was sure a tough call as the dancing pony is like a magnet.
Since I was finishing a 4 3/4” Blackhawk I got last year I have not even fired it yet. Driving me nuts.
Hope you do some of your modifications as bench time.
Again, great video and a great pistol.
I already have thoughts on something I want to do in the future to a SA 1911. I want to get this Pony the way I want it, learn some things, and then work on my other ideas for a SA. Appreciate the kind words and support!
I own one too. It has a great trigger, fit and finish is good, and accuracy is excellent. I wish the markings were roll marked instead of laser etched. The blueing could be better as well. The pistol has A1 features, thus I find it odd they used a flat plastic mainspring housing. I replaced mine with the correct arched mainspring housing and proper checked wood grips. The double diamond grips, as nice as they are, look very odd and wrong on a 1911A1. Overall, Colt did a great job with my example.
Are you going to polish the feed ramp to a mirror sheen?
You know it!
@@j_c_hunt just don't throat it it's not thick enough.
Very comparable. I e got a WWII pony and so the SA was they way I went also as the money saved has already been turned into Hogue diamond grips and Wilson 47D’s.
Excited to see what your plans are for it. I’m probably going to start with a flat main spring housing but no other plans until I get some rounds down range.
Speak English please
Just got the same gun. I love it with a few alibis; the slide stop/ release is tight taking in and out, the polymer mainspring housing and on mine the trigger is not good for a 1911. All things that hopefully will get better with more rounds/ easily fixed. Excited to see what you do with yours!
Everything you mentioned is minor things with mine I’ve noticed. I plan on changing the mainspring housing, and trigger with an action job at some point. The slide stop seems to be a little better, but like you say it was tight getting in and out! Appreciate the encouragement!
Theres's something like a 32nd thousandths of a gap between the frame ramp and the beginning of the barrel ramp. The way they throat the barrels at the factory are second to none and makes the gun reliable with HP's. If you try to polish or rethroat the barrel you may end up messing up the angle or gap so be cautious.
I lightly polished the barrel ramp, and polished the feed ramp in the frame. So far I’ve had zero issues, and it’s feed everything I’ve thrown at it.
I just picked this up last week. i'm hearing the same about the quality.. when i get it to the range I'll comment on the Fit n finish. I already know i wish the engraving was better.
Yeah, it's actually not engraved or roll marked, it's laser etched. Not nearly as nice...
@@Azobassify That's what i meant to say -Laser etched. wonder if they "laser etch" or higher end guns.
I want this pistol so bad
Nice pistola 👍
Great for dear , at bow range 👍
Nice pistol. Colt 1911 classic or kimber 1911 rapide down. What do you rhink
Kimber
There's only one thing that could improve that colt 1911 - to have more and more and more colts 1911s lol
Mine has sharp edges and rattles like a box of rocks also the slide stop wasn’t fit correctly and the safety is spongy but it shoots well enough feeds well.
FIRST!!!
I put 30 rds on mine last month so far .should I clean/lubricate it rn, asap after firing it?? Thanks
Doesn't really need it, if your bored give it a clean.
@@collin4716 thank you so much!!
Colt magazines are priced pretty decent at Bud's. They are exactly like the one that came with the gun; they have the pony on the bottom.
I’ll check that out. I have some Pachmayr bump pads I can install on the bottom of the stock style mags.
@@j_c_hunt Colt part # SP53355B-RP
Much obliged
One day ☝️👍🙏🤠
Just got same gun on gunbroker
Series 80s and 1991 models have figment problems that classic is just like a series 70
Yeah man! Let’s go! I’m excited about this project. 🤌🏻👊🏻👍🏻
Mine has sharp edges and rattles like a box of rocks also the slide stop wasn’t fit correctly and the safety is spongy but it shoots well enough feeds well.