Just got my first Colt. I love the 1911 Classic. I was hoping you’d give your opinion of the polymer mainspring housing. Really considering the EGW Arched Steel MSH on mine. Just not sure it’s worth it. Great review! I agree with the only 1 mag concern. I bought 3 more that match exactly.
I have had 7 of these. The exact model. I now have 2, one blued like yours and one in stainless. Long story. I sold the others slowly for money as I wanted to open a business. I shot hundreds of rounds through all and not a single feeding issue or any other issue. They have started to use different mags but most came with a checkmate mag. I could go into a whole video and I probably will at some point and why I believe these are the best 1911 magazines on the planet. I have not used any other type of magazine in the previous mentioned 1911s failure free. I have also used the same magazines in my auto ordinance and Smith and Wesson’s and Springfield’s and since I started using these magazines I have not had a single malfunction in any 1911s. My auto ordinance had some issues with the stock magazine and when I started using the check mate magazine I had zero issues. The anti-tilt follower is a must however checkmate does use both. if the follower at the top has a patent of 6.56 0.907 that is the magazine I am referring to and although their springs are not as strong and long lasting as a Wilson combat you can see the follower is more vertical pointing towards the barrel when it is inserted which helps for reliable feeding. Great gun and I agree with everything you said!
I like the classic lines, but dehorning, since it shouldn't be painful to shoot. New sites, like the Harrison Retro make it easier to acquire a target. Doing a trigger job all make sense. I would also send it Nighthawk and get it coated in smoked nitride.
Sounds like you need a Gold Cup National Match. For the amount you may be spending on a major facelift for this pistol, a Gold Cup would fit your pistol needs. Leave this great looking pistol as is.
I got the same pistol... I kept it the same ... except I put Wilson ambi safety, Wilson full length guide rod, Wilson chrome silicone recoil spring and Wilson mags.. that’s it ... I love the classic look
I like that the hammer and slide stop are tool steel. I just looked at the firing pin plate on my Colt 1911c under the microscope and see a hairline crack from the hole to the lower left cornered out area. This is definitely a part that should not be MIM. I’m going to replace it with a tool steel one. Luckily it’s not too expensive of a part.
I love Colt. I have a stainless Combat Commander. Did a trigger job on it, checkered the front strap, Ed Brown checkerd main spring housing and mag well, Smith and Alexander grip safety, crowned the barrel and some nice G10 VZ grips. Its s tac driver with my Trijicon nightsights. I would do a trigger and reliability job on that beauty get some ivory or camel bone white grips. DLC coat it with polished flats. Get that Clint Smith look. Good luck with it. Let us see how it comes out.
got mine in ss..only 1 checkmate mag with..feed probs out the box..took to local smith who installed WC trigger fer me & "fine tuned" it..now functions how I had hoped..my new collection queen..unsure of Colt QC nowadays tho.
@@glocksrock1 Thanks sir. I bought the Colt. I’m considering a Wilson drop in extended beaver tail and commander hammer to make it my own. Nothing I can’t switch back.
That’s exactly what I did. My slide to frame fit isn’t what I consider tight but the barrel locks up like a bank vault and I can shoot a silver dollar at 24 feet ,4 out of 5 shots. I like the look of the arched MSH but the feel of a flat MSH. It’s an amazing gun for the price. Love the Colt Government model.
I never noticed how the hammer is too long on the "Classic". The whole point (or partly) of having a high-rise beavertail is to prevent hammer bite. There should have been a "seat" for the hammer. Colt messed up there. I'd swap out the hammer and beavertail with a Wilson. Love the bluing and classic grips. Add a magwell. Basically the Nighthawk Colt Model 70. Keep us posted on your upgrades...like to see what you end up doing with yours.
I got mine last March. Mine came with a few scratches on the slide. The roll marks were very sharp. Any tips in removing scratches? Right now I just sharpied the scratches.
When the GSR line of Sig 1911’s were introduced they used all tooled steel components. The newer guns now use MIM small parts. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but it is worth noting. The slide frame and barrel on the Sig is forged and of good quality. I think they are good 1k dollar guns. I have been looking for a tac ops 10mm but the prices have shot up on them.
@@glocksrock1 I have a Sig Nightmare commander size 1911 in .357 Sig that seems to have held up well for years. Not bad for an 800 gun considering its all steel with front and back checkering and very good nite sights. I think your on the right track with that Colt Classic build. I have several 1911 Colts in 45 ACP that I would never part with. Good luck with your build and very impressed with your TH-cam presentation!
glocksrock1 Cool. I look forward seeing where you go with it. I two toned my hammer and trigger. Added medallion grips and painted the front sight. I’ve carried it for about 80 days now and put 731 rounds through it. Not a single malfunction. I have 24 mags for it and they all run 100%. I can shoot the classic lights out. The barrel fit is really tight, the slide to frame fit has some play but its not holding back the accuracy at all. Love it. I’d buy a second one if I wasn’t jonesin for a WWI & WWII models. Thanks for taking the time.
These colts are a dime a dozen. Millions of them out there. I say do all the modifications you listed in this video. I think you've got some interesting ideas and I'd like to see what the end result would be.
I concur with John Browning sir. Leave her simple, original, and beautiful.
I love mine. Very grateful I picked one up.
Thanks for the video.
You bought the gun to have fun with it. Go ahead, do it, enjoy it
Just got my first Colt. I love the 1911 Classic. I was hoping you’d give your opinion of the polymer mainspring housing. Really considering the EGW Arched Steel MSH on mine. Just not sure it’s worth it. Great review!
I agree with the only 1 mag concern. I bought 3 more that match exactly.
The plastic mainspring housing doesn’t really bother me. If I build one up I’ll usually change it but only then
Would like to see the build,cause I would love a totally built 1911 also it would be something you would keep for ever.
Es una Belleza
I just bought one. Can't wait to receive it! I'm doing absolutely nothing to it. You should do whatever you want to yours.
Veteran here also. Second Armored Division tank driver. Carried a 1911 many years doing that.
I appreciate your service
I carried one in Vietnam. Very reliable. I a! Sorry I have arthritis and cannot type as I onced did.
Just picked up one of these today.
I have one of those “Classics”. Thanks, good information on it.
I have had 7 of these. The exact model. I now have 2, one blued like yours and one in stainless. Long story. I sold the others slowly for money as I wanted to open a business. I shot hundreds of rounds through all and not a single feeding issue or any other issue.
They have started to use different mags but most came with a checkmate mag. I could go into a whole video and I probably will at some point and why I believe these are the best 1911 magazines on the planet. I have not used any other type of magazine in the previous mentioned 1911s failure free. I have also used the same magazines in my auto ordinance and Smith and Wesson’s and Springfield’s and since I started using these magazines I have not had a single malfunction in any 1911s. My auto ordinance had some issues with the stock magazine and when I started using the check mate magazine I had zero issues. The anti-tilt follower is a must however checkmate does use both. if the follower at the top has a patent of 6.56 0.907 that is the magazine I am referring to and although their springs are not as strong and long lasting as a Wilson combat you can see the follower is more vertical pointing towards the barrel when it is inserted which helps for reliable feeding.
Great gun and I agree with everything you said!
The pistol is very attractive. I do believe to change its already classic appearance would not be necessary. Keep it like it looks now
Outstanding pistol! Classic lines and from the original maker. Any fan of the 1911 needs one.
I like the classic lines, but dehorning, since it shouldn't be painful to shoot. New sites, like the Harrison Retro make it easier to acquire a target. Doing a trigger job all make sense. I would also send it Nighthawk and get it coated in smoked nitride.
I really like the smoked nitride finish from nighthawk.
I would like to see the build
I suggest leaving as is. It's a beauty in it's current form.
Sounds like you need a Gold Cup National Match. For the amount you may be spending on a major facelift for this pistol, a Gold Cup would fit your pistol needs. Leave this great looking pistol as is.
Not a fan of the gold cups.
I got the same pistol... I kept it the same ... except I put Wilson ambi safety, Wilson full length guide rod, Wilson chrome silicone recoil spring and Wilson mags.. that’s it ... I love the classic look
That's a hot looking 1911! I'm still waiting for mine to ship out 😥
I’d like to see checkering and reduced size of hammer. Keep as close to original as possible but still able to claim it custom.
I like that the hammer and slide stop are tool steel. I just looked at the firing pin plate on my Colt 1911c under the microscope and see a hairline crack from the hole to the lower left cornered out area. This is definitely a part that should not be MIM. I’m going to replace it with a tool steel one. Luckily it’s not too expensive of a part.
Would like to see you build it up with before and after range comparison.
I love Colt. I have a stainless Combat Commander. Did a trigger job on it, checkered the front strap, Ed Brown checkerd main spring housing and mag well, Smith and Alexander grip safety, crowned the barrel and some nice G10 VZ grips. Its s tac driver with my Trijicon nightsights. I would do a trigger and reliability job on that beauty get some ivory or camel bone white grips. DLC coat it with polished flats. Get that Clint Smith look. Good luck with it. Let us see how it comes out.
I've been a Glock 19 guy for many years... but this will be my next pistol!
got mine in ss..only 1 checkmate mag with..feed probs out the box..took to local smith who installed WC trigger fer me & "fine tuned" it..now functions how I had hoped..my new collection queen..unsure of Colt QC nowadays tho.
Nice review!
I’m considering this gun or the Springfield Garrison.
Thoughts?
Just me but I’d go Colt every day of the week. if you ever sell it, the Colt will always bring more money.
@@glocksrock1
Thanks sir. I bought the Colt. I’m considering a Wilson drop in extended beaver tail and commander hammer to make it my own. Nothing I can’t switch back.
I’d like to see a classic build.
Just bought one myself. Only thing I'm doing to it is putting on a Colt USGI curved mainspring housing with lanyard loop. That's it.
DisfragmenT 7mm+9mm
What the heck?
What the heck?
LEAVE IT BRO, THATS WHY YOU BOUGHT IT, COLTS GOT IT RIGHT...
GREAT REVIEW
Put a arched main spring housing polish the sides of the hammer and buy some vintage series 70 grips.
That’s exactly what I did. My slide to frame fit isn’t what I consider tight but the barrel locks up like a bank vault and I can shoot a silver dollar at 24 feet ,4 out of 5 shots. I like the look of the arched MSH but the feel of a flat MSH. It’s an amazing gun for the price. Love the Colt Government model.
Classic build. Dehorn the edges, and install a wide spur hammer. Leave the old school look to it.
I'd love to see it DLC coated! I'm looking to buy a Colt Comp. stainless and I'm going to have the slide DLC'd.
Definatley classic build and trijicon makes gi style night sights
I never noticed how the hammer is too long on the "Classic". The whole point (or partly) of having a high-rise beavertail is to prevent hammer bite. There should have been a "seat" for the hammer. Colt messed up there. I'd swap out the hammer and beavertail with a Wilson. Love the bluing and classic grips. Add a magwell. Basically the Nighthawk Colt Model 70. Keep us posted on your upgrades...like to see what you end up doing with yours.
Plastic spring part on back of grip. Leave hammer as is.
I would like to see a range day stock and then do the build the way you want.
Good video
Trigger Job and Keep It As Is Just Dehorn The Edges 😊
I got mine last March. Mine came with a few scratches on the slide. The roll marks were very sharp. Any tips in removing scratches? Right now I just sharpied the scratches.
I’d send that back to let Colt fix the scratches. No way you can really do that at home
I would be interested in your opinion on the quality of the build parts on a Sig Sauer 1911
When the GSR line of Sig 1911’s were introduced they used all tooled steel components. The newer guns now use MIM small parts. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but it is worth noting. The slide frame and barrel on the Sig is forged and of good quality. I think they are good 1k dollar guns. I have been looking for a tac ops 10mm but the prices have shot up on them.
@@glocksrock1 I have a Sig Nightmare commander size 1911 in .357 Sig that seems to have held up well for years. Not bad for an 800 gun considering its all steel with front and back checkering and very good nite sights. I think your on the right track with that Colt Classic build. I have several 1911 Colts in 45 ACP that I would never part with. Good luck with your build and very impressed with your TH-cam presentation!
It was my understanding that the barrel lugs were on top and locked into the slide, not the slide lock below ? Can you elaborate please.
The barrel has lugs on the top that lock into the slide but the lower barrel lugs or barrel feet set on the slide stop.
Great review brother leave as is but I do like those Plan looking grips better
I would 100% LEAVE IT ALONE
Updates?
None yet. My plate has been pretty full as of late. I have some parts in though.
glocksrock1 Cool. I look forward seeing where you go with it. I two toned my hammer and trigger. Added medallion grips and painted the front sight. I’ve carried it for about 80 days now and put 731 rounds through it. Not a single malfunction. I have 24 mags for it and they all run 100%. I can shoot the classic lights out. The barrel fit is really tight, the slide to frame fit has some play but its not holding back the accuracy at all. Love it. I’d buy a second one if I wasn’t jonesin for a WWI & WWII models. Thanks for taking the time.
Hello good evening,
Please sent price list COLT 1911 Classic,
Thanks & Regard Sardar khan
I’m not selling it
Leave it as it is, save all the money, and just install a gold bead, buy a high quality mags an enjoy it, for me it’s a good carry gun
Don't do anything to it,, enjoy it like it is...
Leave it as is
I say, leave the old Girl the way she is! LOL! Enjoy! Good video!
He's lying Springfield use steel parts bar stock
How bad is that hammer bite on this model?
I’ve never had a problem with hammer bite on a 1911.
Go classic but don’t molest the build. I had the same dilemma with a 10/22 about a month ago.
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These colts are a dime a dozen. Millions of them out there. I say do all the modifications you listed in this video. I think you've got some interesting ideas and I'd like to see what the end result would be.
Leave it I’m getting one so my M1 ain’t so lonely
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This video is a year old...is this dude dead from diabetes yet??
Nope still here and thanks for the positive comment.