Thoughts on Colt 1911 Series 70 *Update with Pics*

ib4KR

I like the 70 series but prefer the 80 because of personal preference,

but the price seems fair, helluva first 1911, OP

Series 80 has a safety plunger in the action that the 70 does not have. Most 1911 purists prefer the 70 b/c it is possible to get a better trigger (or it has a better trigger out the box).

Colt is one of the few manufacturers that uses very, very few MIM parts. Most of the metal comes from forgings.

You have good taste in guns sir. Post often.

Colt .45 80 series Government
My now wife got it for me as a wedding present. You can't go wrong either way

Thanks for the advice. I can now buy with confidence thanks to the OB.

I'm late but you summed it up well.

Kato, I own two 80s and a 70. You won't be disappointed with either of them.

My vote is series 70. It's simpler and has fewer parts. Simpler is always better IMO.

Update:

Just purchased the 70 in Stainless from Buds for $1015.

Gotta wait a little longer since I couldn't turn down the 3% cash discount (e-check).

Getting it shipped to Puglias (my preferred FFL) and will hopefully post pics when it arrives (if I can learn how to post pics ; I know, member since '06 ).

Thanks again for all the replies/advice.

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I'm wanting to get my first 1911 and I've had my eye on the Colt

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THE Colt.