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Colt Series 70
shilowar
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So I am saving up for a new reproduction Colt Series 70 Gov Model. The only modification I'd like to make at this time is add a beavertail grip safety and a novak style rear site.
Any particular recommendation on a brand for the beavertail grip safety from you 1911 guys?
Do I have to change the hammer too? That hammer spur looks like it might hit from the pics.
Any particular recommendation on a brand for the beavertail grip safety from you 1911 guys?
Do I have to change the hammer too? That hammer spur looks like it might hit from the pics.
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Why do you think you need this when you don't even have the gun yet?
Too old to live...too young to die...
[;)][^]
EDIT AGAIN one size does not fit all. The grip safety with MEMORY GROOVE will cause my bottom
two fingers to go numb after 2 rounds and the beaver tail safety will not come closer then 1/4 inch from the web of my hand . I have Skinny / boney hands. Dehorning [:(!] you cant go back once done.
I like the look of the original hammer, so I may foregoe adding a different safety if I have to change the hammer. Especially since I already have a 1911 with one.
gave me somethin to think about..thanks!
My point is that he is asking about replacement parts before he has even held the gun in his hand. Why not wait and see how it feels before deciding to make changes?
Yes, I prefer the original parts. I find the oversize safety bulky and ugly (as stated) and in most cases unnecessary. I think most times the big safety is added to look hip. It's what the race guns use, so...
Here's a Series '70 GM with the arched housing.
I do have one 1911 pattern pistol with the unfortunate big safety. Came on the lower, works OK, I wasn't willing to start swapping out parts that work well but I don't appreciate the looks.
Too old to live...too young to die...
I like the Ed Brown's with the Memory Groove. Now I don't know if this will be a drop in part since I know they sell a jig for fitting. Also you may need to add metal then re-shape it.
You would need to Bob the horns, or dehorn it. Simple job if you have the tools.
Seems like a lot of those that get hammer bite are the fatty fat fatties with fat hands, especially between their thumb & forefinger.
IF you add a BT, use a Wilson Combat...you DONT have to alter the frame to add it...and you can always change back to the original, no harm no foul.
The wide spur might give you a problem hitting the BT but, if your're dead set on adding a BT, change the hammer, no biggie and you can always put the original back.
Just dont make any permanent changes and bag & tag all your parts where they can be reinstalled later and your're good to go.
An Ed Brown and others BT's require cutting the frame, any permanent alterations will haunt the value of the gun for life...[;)]
So I am saving up for a new reproduction Colt Series 70 Gov Model.
If you're buying a Colt, it isn't a reproduction. Just saying. [;)]
What's the retail on that bad boy?
Too old to live...too young to die...
That's a good looking Colt. May need to round the edges on the rear sight a bit to prevent tearing clothing, holster leather and skin.
What's the retail on that bad boy?
dunno, ordering it directly from Colt for $736
Yes it is a Colt, but Colt calls it a "faithful reproduction" since the original run of Series 70 Govt. models ended in 83, I think, so "reproduction" as used in this context is correct.
Short runs of Series 70's & faithful reproductions, not Commemorative models, of the WWI & WWII Colt began about 4 years ago...very nice and exact to the last detail...after a rollmark change shortly after the run began on the WWI (I think) reproduction.
Personally I think "Heritage" would be a better word used to describe the short runs of Series 70's Colt has been offering, Smith uses it...but the word "reproduction" pretty much is self explanatory for the masses, and Colt could care less what I think...[;)]
Colt is never in a rush.
THAT's a fact...
Especially the Series 70's , of which I own 2; a Gold Cup, and a plain Jane one which I carry regularly, even though I'm a small guy.
I also shoot a Clark heavy slide with Bomar Extended front sight and accuracy tuner that is a super shooter.
Keep up the good work!!
Sure you will like it, have a few..and though some are safe queens...I like 'em, each & every one.
...Of the ones I shoot, they all shoot just fine and nary a problem, though its mechanical, steel & manmade, so...............
1911's are easy to maintain & fix, so if a problem pops up, no problem.
TWO books I highly recommend...both avaiable MOST of the time used, on Abesbooks (http://www.abebooks.com/)
IF out of stock, keep checking...they come up regularly...the first book I listed is the best IMO (if I was to get only one of the two)...but get them both.
Both books by the same author Jerry Kuhnhausen...ONLY books you will ever need to maintain AND to be a "certified parts changer" for 1911's...not a history, but "get your hands dirty books", great for any 1911 owner...AND...EASY to read and DO.
1) The Colt .45 Automatic A Shop Manual
2) The US M1911/M1911A1 Pistols A Shop Manual
If you go to Abes...put the authors name in and it will pull up the two books, when they have them in stock..generally about $20-$30 delivered, used in good condition. Both books out of print...but they are the best for someone who wants to learn and do a LOT to a 1911...congrats on the Series 70...[^]
All my Colts are plenty accurate enough.
Maybe the smoothest and most accurate, maybe, is the Colt McCormick Factory Racer by Lew Horton, 500 Govt models made. Colt Custom Shop gun with collaboration between them, Lew Horton & Chip McCormick...one sweet gun as far as smooth & accurate, superb trigger w/hard chrome finish, nice, nice & nice!
The few MFR's made were intended to be facory race guns out of the box, and they met that goal I think.[^]
My Kimber, had a Pro Carry SLE too
Caspian I had