That means the gun is heavy, weighing in at more than two pounds empty. Customize This * * * * *. Includes Colt hard case with label matching gun and an extra magazine. Caliber, 5" barrel length, S/N PAC 80126. Selection Required: Select product options above before making new offer. The nice thing about a 1911 is that parts are available by 3rd party manufacturers. Quote: However, IMHO, Kimbers are better finished, better built and have better triggers. In this regard, the Series 70 is regarded by some fans of the 1911 as the 'original' 1911 firing system and that is why it is still in production. It's a good-looking gun, classic to be sure with cues taken from the original including the spur hammer, solid trigger and non-flared ejection port. The design spread to virtually every other manufacturer of 1911 as well, until almost all of the 1911s being sold on the market, regardless of manufacturer, could trace themselves to a Series 80 design. It is a little on the upper tier of the price range, depending on its age, so i would expect it to be well taken care of. The thumb safety is also slightly longer on the Series 70 as well, whereas it is distinctively shorter on the M1911A1. Colt mark iv series 80 price. Many a keystroke has been dedicated to the differences between the Colt Series 70 and Series 80 pistols. Features: Service Hammer/ Long Trigger.
The 1911 was designed to go bang when you need it to, and it does that extremely well. The M1911 served as the standard sidearm for American soldiers for the next 74 years. Sure, it doesn't have the fit and finish of one made by Cabot or Wilson Combat, but that's not the point of this model.
One may wonder why you should buy a Series 70 if the 80 is the safer gun; the answer is that the firing pin increases the weight of the trigger pull on the Series 80. Frame Finish: Blued. Did you win this item? It is CA law that says that a single shot pistol is exempt. That said, it's far from an inaccurate gun. If they have a lower resale value... well... all the better! The Series 70 is also available in blued or stainless steel, in contrast to the M1911A1 that was produced in a dull gray parkerized finish. Plenty of reviews are done for 1911s from all kinds of manufacturers, but we don't seem to see as many honest-to-goodness Colts put through their paces. The only requirement being that California dealers cannot legally transfer an off-roster handgun that is not single shot at the time of the transfer. Colt series 80 mkiv price. The 1911 is generally viewed as one of the finest combat pistols ever designed and the first successful self-loading pistol. My particular gun felt no different to my trigger finger than when I'm shooting a Series 70. The over all finish and fitment is much better on the Colt.
The top of the slide, however, has a matte finish. The Series 80 was a monstrous success on both the commercial and military/law enforcement markets and promptly replaced the Series 70. It'll be a while before series 80s become collectibles. Colt mk iv series 80 380. 45 ACP, regardless of what anyone will tell you, is a harder-hitting round than the 9mm and that difference can certainly be felt when shooting a 1911. SSE is perfectly legal. Ratings (out of five stars): Reliability * * * * *. 39. the firing pin safety on the series 80 kills it for me.
If this problem persists, please contact us. Narrow-hood Gold Cup-style barrel, Undercut front strap below the trigger guard, 3-dot high-profile sights, beveled magazine well, lowered and flared ejection port, Pebbled rubber wraparound grips. Thats ****in ridiculous. But there's something to be said for having an affordably priced (about $750 retail) original Colt Government model that's not much different from the one your grandfather had on his hip when he was in the army. Get ready for your next hunting trip with Shop our curated selection of decoys, feeders, game calls, hunting scents and repellents. Since the 1911 semi-automatic pistol was designed to be used in combat, it's the quintessential self-defense handgun, so that's the distance at which I chose to do most of my testing. You can invest time and money and make this into a BBQ gun, but why would you do that to a standard government model like this? Colt 1911 MKIV Series 80 Pistol - auctions & price archive. Whether you're sport is big game, small game, or prey - we have you covered!
Colt has had issues just like Kimbers, SAs, SWs and many others. Selmer Paris Super Action 80/Series II Soprano Saxophone in Black Lacquer^ Item Description This professional-grade Henri Selmer Paris Super Action 80 Series II B-flat.