Series 70 Stainless

10-09-2004, 01:58 PM

The legacy of the Government Model is well known. It is a combat proven weapon that has tirelessly served our Armed Forces in past conflicts.
Colt’s Series 70 pistol features the Series 70 firing system making it a faithful reproduction and throwback to Colt Government Models manufactured during the 1970’s. It is a rugged and dependable Colt that features high maintainability and sustains repeatable accuracy.

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http://www.colt.com/CMCI/Series70.asp

lefty o · 10-09-2004, 04:21 PM

id rather build one then buy one.

Thrawn · 10-09-2004, 05:14 PM

Colt is a little high, makes you think that you're buying more name than pistol. :insane:

10-09-2004, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BattleRifleG3

So the name is that big a deal? What about "Browning" or "Beretta"? Smith and Wesson is American made if that's an attraction. Personally, I'm not impressed with Colt, in fact I never have been. Their ARs are not 100% interchangeable with the rest, their 1911s are high priced but use low end parts (ie plastic triggers, correct me if I'm wrong). The good things they built in this century were invented by someone else (Stoner, Browning, etc).

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Originally Posted by Logansdad

I agree with everything you said G3..but as an investment Colts always hold their value

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Originally Posted by Thrawn

Colt is a little high, makes you think that you're buying more name than pistol. :insane:

Colt's Manufacturing Company was founded in Hartford, Connecticut in 1847

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Colt

G Hollingsworth · 10-10-2004, 08:12 AM

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Lets see, Every semi automatic is basicly a Browning in design from the blow back or gas op. second I know of NO plastic parts in a 1911 70-80 unless you have plastic grips. I guess you have to take a real look to see the difference. If your blind then buy a llama. Can't see the target anyway so who needs a Colt. By the way the llama can be made to shoot well.

10-10-2004, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by G Hollingsworth

I know of NO plastic parts in a 1911 70-80 unless you have plastic grips

the mainspring housings and triggers in the 1991 series were plastic..and yes I can see the target and the sights..my local range has a 25 yard rule..which by the way has had a good effect on my shooting..and I won't be buying any foreign made 1911A1 pistols :target:

10-15-2004, 09:09 PM

$785 dealer cost..

G Hollingsworth · 10-16-2004, 08:13 AM

I may be behind the times but the se.70 and se 80 were made in the 70s and 80s not in 91. I own 2 se. 70s and 3 se. 80s which are converted to the 70 style trigger.and 1 1930 vintage 1911 which is in fact a se.70. If they do put plastic in the new 1911s I feel thats a great idea. Lighter is better.

Thrawn · 10-16-2004, 08:24 AM

All steel for me! :cheer: :right:

11-10-2004, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Logansdad

$785 dealer cost..

I ordered it ! :right:

11-11-2004, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Logansdad

I ordered it ! :right:

I thought it was pretty cool

12-19-2004, 06:51 PM

almost have enough money to buy one more

03-02-2005, 12:49 PM

I had to settle for a stainless Colt Gold Cup National Match :target:

Big Dog · 03-02-2005, 02:31 PM

My 1991A1 does have the plastic mainspring housing and trigger, but they work fine. I've had this pistol nearly ten years, shot a few thousand rounds thru it - not a bobble aside from bad ammo and a couple bad cheapo magazines.
Paid $500 for it - it does what I need it to do.
A real genuine Series 70 might pique my interest, but it's just not a priority right now. The new one doesn't interest me at all.

03-02-2005, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Dog

The new one doesn't interest me at all.

Why ?

RodneyKSig · 03-02-2005, 09:45 PM

Either way you look at it Springfield Armory pistols may be assembled outside the US but it still out of the box shoots better than Colt and is without the rampant problems found on your US made Colt.

03-03-2005, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by RodneyKSig

Either way you look at it Springfield Armory pistols may be assembled outside the US but it still out of the box shoots better than Colt and is without the rampant problems found on your US made Colt.

I still prefer Made in the USA

Gyrene · 03-03-2005, 10:59 AM

I work at a shooting range, and I haven't seen a Springfield Armory, Geneseo, Illinois, 1911A1 in the past 2 years that didn't have problems from day one. I have an early one, and it had to be returned 2 times to get it right.

One customer had to return his Springfield 1911A1 5 different times and the first 3 times they didn't even look at it before returning it unrepaired (he had placed some grease strategically, where it would have to disturbed if they took the 1911A1 apart, to see if it was disturbed, and the first 3 times it was not disturbed). It took them over 6 months for them to finally get it to work correctly, and the guy sold it before any more problems cropped up. Another customer made reference to the other guys' problems when he returned his Springfield 1911A1 to get a better response, and still had to send it back to them 3 times over almost 6 months. Needless to say neither of them are owners of Springfield 1911A1's now, and are not customers of Springfield Armory, Geneseo, Illinois.

I have seen about 25 Springfield Armory, Geneseo, Illinois 1911A1's in the past year or so and talked to most of the owners, who never said a good word about Springfield Armory. Most said they were very unhappy and wouldn't buy from them again.

Kimber used to be very good, but I have seen far too many problems with them in the past year or so, too.

We have found it is far better to buy a used 1911A1 that has had its problems worked out, regardless of who the manufacturer is.

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MAX7.62 · 03-03-2005, 11:28 AM

We've had the same problems Gyrene, we won't even put a Springie in the display case right now. If some one wants one, we'll order it and let them know to expect problems.
I tell ya, a lot of people beat up the RIA .45's without even knowing first hand what they were talking about. I have been recommending Rock Island's instead of Springies to everyone the last few months because of all the problems - they cost less and work better! In fact, the Rock Islands "resemble" the U.S. issues, but they went to the trouble to lower and flair the ejection port and install a longer ejector. The Springies are 100% "correct" with the jam prone (smoke stack prone) small port and short ejector.

gunssb · 03-03-2005, 11:31 AM

I have a Springfield 1911 stainless G.I. made in Brazil - no problems so far after 1000+ rounds - pretty good shooter too.
I've been told that I will need to mess around with the ejection port but the only problems I've seen so far is with light loads that fail to eject.

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10-09-2004, 01:58 PM	#1
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	Series 70 Stainless The legacy of the Government Model is well known. It is a combat proven weapon that has tirelessly served our Armed Forces in past conflicts. Colt’s Series 70 pistol features the Series 70 firing system making it a faithful reproduction and throwback to Colt Government Models manufactured during the 1970’s. It is a rugged and dependable Colt that features high maintainability and sustains repeatable accuracy. :target: http://www.colt.com/CMCI/Series70.asp

03-02-2005, 12:49 PM	#13
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	Sorry to disappoint y'all.. I had to settle for a stainless Colt Gold Cup National Match :target:

03-02-2005, 02:31 PM	#14
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,219	My 1991A1 does have the plastic mainspring housing and trigger, but they work fine. I've had this pistol nearly ten years, shot a few thousand rounds thru it - not a bobble aside from bad ammo and a couple bad cheapo magazines. Paid $500 for it - it does what I need it to do. A real genuine Series 70 might pique my interest, but it's just not a priority right now. The new one doesn't interest me at all. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

03-03-2005, 11:28 AM	#19
MAX7.62 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Classified Posts: 934	We've had the same problems Gyrene, we won't even put a Springie in the display case right now. If some one wants one, we'll order it and let them know to expect problems. I tell ya, a lot of people beat up the RIA .45's without even knowing first hand what they were talking about. I have been recommending Rock Island's instead of Springies to everyone the last few months because of all the problems - they cost less and work better! In fact, the Rock Islands "resemble" the U.S. issues, but they went to the trouble to lower and flair the ejection port and install a longer ejector. The Springies are 100% "correct" with the jam prone (smoke stack prone) small port and short ejector. __________________ The Second Amendment, it ain't about DUCK HUNTING! I feel more like I do now that I did when I first got here!

10-09-2004, 04:21 PM	#2
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,807	id rather build one then buy one.

10-09-2004, 05:14 PM	#3
Thrawn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Okeefenokee Posts: 1,618 Images: 6	Colt is a little high, makes you think that you're buying more name than pistol. :insane:

10-10-2004, 08:12 AM	#5
G Hollingsworth Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 227	0 Lets see, Every semi automatic is basicly a Browning in design from the blow back or gas op. second I know of NO plastic parts in a 1911 70-80 unless you have plastic grips. I guess you have to take a real look to see the difference. If your blind then buy a llama. Can't see the target anyway so who needs a Colt. By the way the llama can be made to shoot well.

10-15-2004, 09:09 PM	#7
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	$785 dealer cost..

10-16-2004, 08:13 AM	#8
G Hollingsworth Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 227	I may be behind the times but the se.70 and se 80 were made in the 70s and 80s not in 91. I own 2 se. 70s and 3 se. 80s which are converted to the 70 style trigger.and 1 1930 vintage 1911 which is in fact a se.70. If they do put plastic in the new 1911s I feel thats a great idea. Lighter is better.

10-16-2004, 08:24 AM	#9
Thrawn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Okeefenokee Posts: 1,618 Images: 6	All steel for me! :cheer: :right:

12-19-2004, 06:51 PM	#12
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	almost have enough money to buy one more

03-02-2005, 09:45 PM	#16
RodneyKSig Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: In the Great City of San Antonio in The Greatest State of Texas Posts: 41	Either way you look at it Springfield Armory pistols may be assembled outside the US but it still out of the box shoots better than Colt and is without the rampant problems found on your US made Colt.

03-03-2005, 10:59 AM	#18
Gyrene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CA Posts: 886	I work at a shooting range, and I haven't seen a Springfield Armory, Geneseo, Illinois, 1911A1 in the past 2 years that didn't have problems from day one. I have an early one, and it had to be returned 2 times to get it right. One customer had to return his Springfield 1911A1 5 different times and the first 3 times they didn't even look at it before returning it unrepaired (he had placed some grease strategically, where it would have to disturbed if they took the 1911A1 apart, to see if it was disturbed, and the first 3 times it was not disturbed). It took them over 6 months for them to finally get it to work correctly, and the guy sold it before any more problems cropped up. Another customer made reference to the other guys' problems when he returned his Springfield 1911A1 to get a better response, and still had to send it back to them 3 times over almost 6 months. Needless to say neither of them are owners of Springfield 1911A1's now, and are not customers of Springfield Armory, Geneseo, Illinois. I have seen about 25 Springfield Armory, Geneseo, Illinois 1911A1's in the past year or so and talked to most of the owners, who never said a good word about Springfield Armory. Most said they were very unhappy and wouldn't buy from them again. Kimber used to be very good, but I have seen far too many problems with them in the past year or so, too. We have found it is far better to buy a used 1911A1 that has had its problems worked out, regardless of who the manufacturer is. `

03-03-2005, 11:31 AM	#20
gunssb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: socal Posts: 1,833	I have a Springfield 1911 stainless G.I. made in Brazil - no problems so far after 1000+ rounds - pretty good shooter too. I've been told that I will need to mess around with the ejection port but the only problems I've seen so far is with light loads that fail to eject. Last edited by gunssb; 03-03-2005 at 11:35 AM.