70 -80 Series 1911

JOEGUN94 · 07-18-2007, 08:15 PM

Can Anyone Tell Me The Difference In A 70 Series, And 80 Series 1911 Pistols. Thanks So Much

jerry · 07-18-2007, 08:48 PM

Series 70 has no additional safety features other than grip and thumb safety.

Series 80 has a trigger actuated plunger that moved off the firing pin allowing it to go forward when the trigger id depressed.

kimber uses a similar system activating the plunger off the firing pin via grip safety it's called the Swartz.

Swartz/Kimber

The concept is the firing pin won't fly forward if weapon is struck or dropped. A titanium firing pin and stiffer spring will get same results on series 70 weapon. (lawers)

ezearln · 07-18-2007, 10:30 PM

My opinion is "Stupid is the difference" the basic M1911A1 has no need of further "Enhancements" although there have been some. Don't waste yer money on a series 80 if you can find one get a series 70 of any of the quality GI M1911A1's you'll be happier in the end.

Big Dog · 07-19-2007, 04:12 AM

Or do what a lot of us do - take the silly thang out! My Series 80 has been put back to how Saint Browning intended - no useless frippery!

hayseed69 · 08-17-2007, 10:38 PM

Joe Gun - Heads up for ya, Dookiebutt had asked me first about the Remington Rand/Colt pistol I told you about. Since he got a hold of me 2 weeks ago, I feel like he should have firsr dibs and he just got a hold of me and said he is still interested. If his deal falls through for some reason I will contact you ASAP.

Thanks,

Hayseed

07-18-2007, 08:15 PM	#1
JOEGUN94 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MARSHALL Posts: 136	70 -80 Series 1911 Can Anyone Tell Me The Difference In A 70 Series, And 80 Series 1911 Pistols. Thanks So Much

07-18-2007, 08:48 PM	#2
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,750	Series 70 has no additional safety features other than grip and thumb safety. Series 80 has a trigger actuated plunger that moved off the firing pin allowing it to go forward when the trigger id depressed. kimber uses a similar system activating the plunger off the firing pin via grip safety it's called the Swartz. Swartz/Kimber The concept is the firing pin won't fly forward if weapon is struck or dropped. A titanium firing pin and stiffer spring will get same results on series 70 weapon. (lawers) Last edited by jerry; 07-18-2007 at 08:57 PM.

07-18-2007, 10:30 PM	#3
ezearln Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 3,173	My opinion is "Stupid is the difference" the basic M1911A1 has no need of further "Enhancements" although there have been some. Don't waste yer money on a series 80 if you can find one get a series 70 of any of the quality GI M1911A1's you'll be happier in the end. __________________ "You can have my Freedom when I'm done with it!"

07-19-2007, 04:12 AM	#4
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 9,843	Or do what a lot of us do - take the silly thang out! My Series 80 has been put back to how Saint Browning intended - no useless frippery! __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

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08-17-2007, 10:38 PM	#5
hayseed69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cusick, WA Posts: 10	Joe Gun - Heads up for ya, Dookiebutt had asked me first about the Remington Rand/Colt pistol I told you about. Since he got a hold of me 2 weeks ago, I feel like he should have firsr dibs and he just got a hold of me and said he is still interested. If his deal falls through for some reason I will contact you ASAP. Thanks, Hayseed