the next two 1911s I'd like to add to the stable would be Colts. An o1991 and the Rail Gun which seems to be in use with local ERT and have been told they work fine and have been through the ringer. Although it seems they use Chip McCormick Power mags vs the industry standard Wilsons.
I have been drooling after one of Colt's reproduction series 70 in the stunning blued finish. Finally the planets may be aligning for the purchase. I have a Stainless Combat Commander purchased new in '91 and it needs a room mate in the safe. Could this be worth the cash?
My father has an original series 70 in his collection. Originally a 9mm, but he's got the 45 parts to swap it back and forth. I've been bugging him for years to let me have it. Haha. He probably hasn't put 200 rounds through it.
I had a go on the 1911 in Florida a few years ago (I live in the UK), and was amazed at the accuracy and power of it, fired a Glock as well but the 1911 was by far the best one I fired all day.
I first laid eyes on the Colt 1911 A1 almost a half century ago! At least it will be fifty years in June. I was a young eighteen year old Marine Recruit at Parris Island, who had said in his High School Year Book, "I Plan On Spending The Next Twenty Years In The Marine Corps." After meeting my three Drill Instructors, that thought quickly vanished from my mind. Wallace M. Greene, Jr., was the Marine Corps Commandant when I entered the Corps. I held this gun during an education class. Two years later, I was a Grunt in Vietnam. I saw what that gun could do to a Viet Cong. I have been a fan/collector ever since. In fact, my home defense sidearm is, you guessed it, a Colt Custom 1911 A1. A Marine friend of mine customized that pistol for me. Thanks Hickok for a trip down memory lane!
In 2000, I bought a Wilson Combat 1911 series 70. In that year the world was coming to the end. Computers were going to fail and so on. Never happened. Many matches later the gun is still strong. Thank you Hickok and Mr. John Moses Browning you both have my admiration and respect.
this is the only channel that i dont skip straight to the shooting. he never shuts up but the way he explains his stuff, very courteous videos, good job Hickok
There's something strangely soothing about watching you talk about, and have fun with, these deadly toys. Like you're a some kind of Bob Ross of guns. An odd thing to be, but you're pulling it off.
As a proud Glock fanboy, I am just as proud to say that one day I will be just as proud to add a (colt)1911 to my arsenal sometime in the future! 🇺🇸 all the way!
I have recently acquired a Series 70 Colt and a Springfield Mil Spec. Love them both. I shot 45 competition in the US Army and in civilian life. The Springfield does shoot a tighter group however.
Colt Series 70's are the best... A true gentleman's pistol. I'm afraid after the Series 70 the attorney's made some changes for the worse. Always a pleasure coming to your channel. Thanks for sharing!
1911 is such a solid gun. Thank you for these comparisons. I am considering purchasing one for the first time. I have always enjoyed the feel of the gun.
I just very recently bought a Series 70 1911A1(Blued, not SS) for $899 NIB, plus 2 boxes of Speer "Home Defense" and PMC "Target" ammo, and an Andrews CCW leather holster, all which came with it for free. I absolutely love it, It's the best decision I ever made when it comes to guns. It's now my 'nightstand' gun aswell.
+jeremy beverly I agree the first time I've ever shot a handgun other than a Mark III was a 1911 and I was hooked you just point the gun where you want the bullet to land and it hits it's mark
The series 70 is the base for a a couple of mine. I have one of the reproduction WW1 colts, and my friends all were shocked that I shot it. Then I have two series 70 guns. One is a lightweight CDR that was customised to carry by a LE friend back in the day. The other is a Natl Match, and it has had a beautiful stipple job, and all if the lock work upgraded to include a cdr hammer. When it was stippled it also received a Wilson bulletproof grip safety and thumb safety. It's not all original, but is a sweetheart to shoot all day.
Thank you. This is an awesome video. The 1911 is my favorite handgun. Every time I display mine my sons are wildly impressed. They think it the baddest gun they have ever seen. As I grew up the Colt 1911 was the be all. As I grew older I heard the Colt guns were unreliable. As I grew even older and became willing to buy a firearm I chose a Springfield product. Boy, howdy. I am glad I did. But watching your video I wish I had the patience to have waited for Colt to get latter-day 1911s right. I love my Springer but would also love to try one of your Colts. By the way, the way a 1911 feels as it fires is wonderful. To me it feels as a gun should. They take me back to my Army days. You would not believe how dumb I was then. So thank you Mike
How do you like the M&P ? I am thinking about getting one for regular carry. I got my first 1911 a few years ago, a series 70 Colt Gold Cup, and the darn thing is so pretty I have been afraid to shoot it , so it is just a safe queen.
@@bigrigJim I love it. To me it is a very solid everyday type of pistol, feels good in hand, smooth and nice recoil and very reliable. The only negative if you can call it that is the trigger has a tiny bit of grit when barely pulling but you have to focus on that, otherwise you won't regret buying one.
if I ever get to own a gun I hope it would be a 1911. really says something when it's over 100 years old and still with minimal differences to the original they are very popular.
I have a blue series 70, my go to piece, 75 rounds of the CCI Speer Lawman line Inspector round know as the “Flying Ashtray” in the old yellow plastic boxes on the back says Made by The Good Ole’ Boys., also Black Talons and Silvertips.
Dangit, Hickock, after having a 40-year Series 70 itch I broke down, scratched that itch and ordered a new one today. It'll be here sometime next week. I blame youuuuu! This video was a big part in that decision. Keep it up, I thoroughly enjoy what you do and how you do it!
Man, that WWII model looks perfect to me. Love the dulled metal, the simple grips - perfect. I wish I shot better with the 1911, but I'm just a much better shot with my G30sf.
Me and my dad got each other consecutive serial numbered 1911 Series 70 back in 2010 for Christmas.... Took a lot of coordinating with the local gun shop but was worth it in the end. Also bought him the Third edition of Collector's Guide to Colt .45 Service Pistols as a (then) $15 afterthought. ;)
1911 is a great piece of hardware, i have one and love it, i'm not to fond of the shallow thumb safety the rest of it is great shoots well, accurate have 200 rounds through it, it's nice and clean sitting on my desk at all times loaded and ready
Great video, gotta love the 1911's. Just got my first one, a Rock Island Armory FS 1911 Tactical (which has been an excellent shooter so far). Hope to add a Colt series 70 to the collection someday!
Its nice to see a Series 70. I had one - until the UK Government decreed that persons such as I (gainfully employed, non-criminal, tax paying, house owning etc.) were not to be permitted to possess our own handguns - and they were duly banned. Shame. It was a great gun. I had a .22 conversion kit for mine and other accessories, which the Government were duly obliged to compensate us for... but I would far rather have kept the pistols. Good video Hickock...
You make hitting things look easy! Newbies: practice, practice, practice. If you hit a target 50% of the time at 15 yards (in your first year) you're doing well.
Mine was Colt made in 1913 and it went to combat service in many countries and saw combat actions including US, English and finally Israeli army. I brought just a frame that was refinished and front frame grips modified for anti slipping off. I brought colt US Army slide and original M-1911 parts taken from my father guns made in 1918 have Gun Smiths put it together while I was in Connecticut two years ago. I just tested the gun two week ago using 80 years old ammo from Frankfort Arsenal and able to hit 9-10 at 100 feet ranges. It is ugly finish old guns with patina finish on original parts but it is one deathly accurate firearms both in combat and home defense.
Ok I picked up my Colt series 70 reproduction today. I bought the one with the blue finish and it is beautiful and geez it is tight. I hope to get out to the range within the week. Happy Birthday to me! The party will be at the range, so please bring .45 acp ammo.
Hello. Yes the Colt is still like new. Beautiful fit and finish and a great shooter. The blued sights are a little hard to pick up though. Just found your response while looking for an original pair of series 70 grips with the Colt medallions.
I bought a series 70 in stainless a few months ago. First brand new gun and couldn't be happier. I wish I could get mine as polished as that one though! Almost too pretty to shoot.
just got my new ruger 45 1911 since Illinois finally got ccw straightened out. I love carrying it because its so slim compared to my cheap hi point 45 and its damn sexy too.
I bought a new series 70 that was nickel plated & gave it to my brother. He gave it to some "gunsmith" who totally screwed it up. That collet bushing did improve accuracy as by that time Colt wasn't fitting their bushings very well. As a matter of fact when you bought a colt back in the day, if you were serious, you gave it to a 1911 pistol smith to fix all the things that were "wrong" with it.
I have a reproduction Series 70 Colt made in 2008 I think. Mine is blued. Sadly the guy before me put an "idiot mark" on it and the recoil spring tunnel is slightly thicker on one side. The gun is has a really glossy bluing job on it that looks beautiful. Only thing I've done to it is buy a Wilson Combat 47 7-round magazine. The stock Colt mags occasionally had a FTF on the last cartridge, causing it to not feed all the way from the magazine to the chamber on the last round. The Wilson Combat magazine seems to have cured that.
great video hickok45, most people that have negative comments on the 1911 have never shot one very much.i carry one everyday as my concealed carry choice,i have shot glocks for years for fun and competition,but would rather carry my 1911,just my opinion !
My first colt was a mark iv series 70. I traded it for a Smith 645 because a shop made me an offer I couldn’t refuse. I have a 1954 commercial government that is the slickest I’ve ever owned. I also have a series 80 XS commander That is a fine gun but it had to be tuned up a bit to work right.
Thanks again for another entertaining video you Tennessee Lead Slinger. Once again I am flat on my back guess my immune system has taken too much of a beating over the last 4 months and a flu bug has put me back in bead for the last 10 days so thanks for makin all videos lately and thanks for keepin us safe from those 2 liters.
Gotta love 1911 videos nice upload Hickok! Only thing is I'm sure you know the grip safeties on all the 1911's featured in the video are dovetail grip safeties not beavertails. Just wanted to point that out is all thanks for the upload!
My heart thumps every-time I hold a 1911. It's so natural its a part of my body! Bought a few and built a few, it's always got a place in history and likely always will! A somewhat smaller person 5'8" and 115 lbs. I have no issue shooting .45 a.c.p. and prefer it over 9 mm.
my colts a A1 made in the late 60s shes been shot so much the rifling in the barrels almost gone but shows colt makes the best pistol because it shoots as straight as ever btw my grandpa bought it for like 30 bucks to
You would have been handling the most advanced handgun known to man at the time say if you were issued one in the trenches of WW1 . such an enduring design
I actually own a nickel plated colt series 70. Its my first 1911 and I love it. Got it brand new. I hope one day it could be fired in one of your videos
My home defense pistol is an original mark 4 series 70 nickel plated rosewood handles -- never realized till now the value of it!! bought it the year I turned 21 (used) for $150 -- the best deal of my life
What a beautiful firearm! I hang my head in shame for I do not own a 1911! Really wish I did own one. Just not able to afford one at this time. Thanks for the video!
I know a guy that had a anniversary edition 1911 he traded to me for a 870 so we traded ran couple mags through wasn't working right he had the recoil spring in backwards fixed and now its perfect
I like a high arch when it comes to my shoes, not on my handgun. I was disappointed when Colt started making 1911's again and, they were series 80. Glade to see Colt is listing to what shooters want. A beaver tail and commander hammer would be nice, maybe some checkering F&R strap... now I'm asking too much.
Good video, Hickok45. Your a real good shot. Hickok45 makes hitting that gong look easy. The gong only looks big on camera, because the excellent cameraman zooms in on it. As an observation, hard times are here now. If I had the skill sets, I'd move to Tennessee and open a muffler-shop, in Hickok45's neighborhood.
I have a Colt Gold Cup Commander (4-1/4" bbl) in blue steel, series 80, purchased new 22 years ago. It is a limited-production custom shop gun. It has a flat mainspring housing (although polymer) a wide, extended beavertail that contours downward, a traditional hammer spur (not rowel), standard thumb safety (not extended or ambi), adjustable-stop competition-style trigger, target sights w/ rear adj. for elev. & windage, a N.M. barrel, and came with smooth (uncheckered) walnut grips. The trigger pull is 3-1/2 lb. and breaks very crisp. I'm sure Hickok45 would approve of this gun. As I understand it, the series 80 is disliked by gunsmiths because the linkage that actuates the firing pin block plunger complicates disassembly & reassembly, and this linkage must also be hand-fitted to the individual gun to function properly. Shooters don't care for it because the linkage adds more resistance to the trigger action compared to the simpler series 70. But you'd never know it from my gun; the trigger action is VERY nice. And the firing pin block is a passive safety device the prevents the gun from firing if dropped muzzle-down on a hard surface. Virtually all modern pistols have a firing pin block or striker block these days, so that the gun can't fire unless the trigger is pressed, and I personally would not carry a gun that doesn't have this. I wouldn't carry my Colt GCC anyway because it's a safe queen, but I wouldn't carry any S/A auto regardless of value. Make my carry gun DA/SA or DAO safe-action trigger w/ no manual safety. And make it in .45ACP please. My Sig P220c, S&W M&P 45, and Kahr CW 45 fill these requirements.
Been looking for a ww2 1911 to buy as my first 1911. I want a shooter tho, so im not real worried about matching numbers etc. I just love the way they look.
You should do a review of Iver Johnson's 1911s some time. They're A1 style and Series 70, but have a flat mainspring housing, and have higher sights. So basically, the best of everything, except for the smaller safety shelf.
With all due respect, I don't care what Hickok says. The arched mainspring housing looks way better than the flat one. Way sexier. It totally sucks that Colt doesn't make the Series 70 re-issue anymore. The new "1911 Classic" that they replaced it with has a flat mainspring housing, which is sort of like replacing Raquel Welch with Keira Knightly.
I like the firing-pin block! It let's you carry safely hammer down on a live round in the chamber. Then, you simply cock the hammer to be ready to fire.
Now this is my kind of video on 1911's. They are so much fun to shoot. Great video. May be you can hold on that 1911 for a chapter 2??? Thanks to Academy of Self Protection for the loan so you could make this really cool 1911 video!
Love those old Colts. Now I'm going to have to go out and spend money I don't have adding one of those new Series 70's to the safe.
the next two 1911s I'd like to add to the stable would be Colts. An o1991 and the Rail Gun which seems to be in use with local ERT and have been told they work fine and have been through the ringer. Although it seems they use Chip McCormick Power mags vs the industry standard Wilsons.
I have been drooling after one of Colt's reproduction series 70 in the stunning blued finish. Finally the planets may be aligning for the purchase. I have a Stainless Combat Commander purchased new in '91 and it needs a room mate in the safe. Could this be worth the cash?
My father has an original series 70 in his collection. Originally a 9mm, but he's got the 45 parts to swap it back and forth. I've been bugging him for years to let me have it. Haha. He probably hasn't put 200 rounds through it.
What about scalping SVD’s? Do you enjoy that too?
I also dont have this money but who cares versus a nice 1945, Remington, 1911 been offered to me. Just 1500 usd, it is a damn bargain...
I had a go on the 1911 in Florida a few years ago (I live in the UK), and was amazed at the accuracy and power of it, fired a Glock as well but the 1911 was by far the best one I fired all day.
I first laid eyes on the Colt 1911 A1 almost a half century ago! At least it will be fifty years in June. I was a young eighteen year old Marine Recruit at Parris Island, who had said in his High School Year Book, "I Plan On Spending The Next Twenty Years In The Marine Corps." After meeting my three Drill Instructors, that thought quickly vanished from my mind. Wallace M. Greene, Jr., was the Marine Corps Commandant when I entered the Corps. I held this gun during an education class. Two years later, I was a Grunt in Vietnam. I saw what that gun could do to a Viet Cong. I have been a fan/collector ever since. In fact, my home defense sidearm is, you guessed it, a Colt Custom 1911 A1. A Marine friend of mine customized that pistol for me. Thanks Hickok for a trip down memory lane!
June Lewis I’m ex Army, and that’s my bedroom night stand gun also. Hooah!
Semper Fi, brother!👍
@@michaelpittelli665 Thanks my friend. Semper Fi!
@@palerider964 Back at you brother! 🎯
In 2000, I bought a Wilson Combat 1911 series 70. In that year the world was coming to the end. Computers were going to fail and so on. Never happened. Many matches later the gun is still strong. Thank you Hickok and Mr. John Moses Browning you both have my admiration and respect.
this is the only channel that i dont skip straight to the shooting. he never shuts up but the way he explains his stuff, very courteous videos, good job Hickok
There's something strangely soothing about watching you talk about, and have fun with, these deadly toys. Like you're a some kind of Bob Ross of guns. An odd thing to be, but you're pulling it off.
LONG LIVE the 1911! They are all beauties.
Hickok: " My accuracy isn't the best..."
* empties mag, hitting every target *
Beautiful gun. A Colt 1911 was on my "bucket list" and now I have one. Love it!
As a proud Glock fanboy, I am just as proud to say that one day I will be just as proud to add a (colt)1911 to my arsenal sometime in the future! 🇺🇸 all the way!
George Mills get the 70 series repro. The Colt O1970a1cs. I love mine dearly. No firing pin block.
Glock is just a tool but a tool. Ok. Effective. But no spirit, a soul.
I have recently acquired a Series 70 Colt and a Springfield Mil Spec. Love them both. I shot 45 competition in the US Army and in civilian life. The Springfield does shoot a tighter group however.
Colt Series 70's are the best... A true gentleman's pistol. I'm afraid after the Series 70 the attorney's made some changes for the worse. Always a pleasure coming to your channel. Thanks for sharing!
1911 is such a solid gun. Thank you for these comparisons. I am considering purchasing one for the first time. I have always enjoyed the feel of the gun.
I couldn't imagine not owning one. I love the feel of the recoil on my Colt!!!
I just very recently bought a Series 70 1911A1(Blued, not SS) for $899 NIB, plus 2 boxes of Speer "Home Defense" and PMC "Target" ammo, and an Andrews CCW leather holster, all which came with it for free. I absolutely love it, It's the best decision I ever made when it comes to guns. It's now my 'nightstand' gun aswell.
1911 is the only gun iv ever shot well every time. It's a masterpiece of a gun.
+jeremy beverly I agree the first time I've ever shot a handgun other than a Mark III was a 1911 and I was hooked you just point the gun where you want the bullet to land and it hits it's mark
I heard it is very old gun but it is as good as glock^^
The series 70 is the base for a a couple of mine. I have one of the reproduction WW1 colts, and my friends all were shocked that I shot it. Then I have two series 70 guns. One is a lightweight CDR that was customised to carry by a LE friend back in the day. The other is a Natl Match, and it has had a beautiful stipple job, and all if the lock work upgraded to include a cdr hammer. When it was stippled it also received a Wilson bulletproof grip safety and thumb safety. It's not all original, but is a sweetheart to shoot all day.
Thank you. This is an awesome video. The 1911 is my favorite handgun. Every time I display mine my sons are wildly impressed. They think it the baddest gun they have ever seen.
As I grew up the Colt 1911 was the be all. As I grew older I heard the Colt guns were unreliable. As I grew even older and became willing to buy a firearm I chose a Springfield product. Boy, howdy. I am glad I did.
But watching your video I wish I had the patience to have waited for Colt to get latter-day 1911s right.
I love my Springer but would also love to try one of your Colts. By the way, the way a 1911 feels as it fires is wonderful. To me it feels as a gun should. They take me back to my Army days. You would not believe how dumb I was then.
So thank you
Mike
Declaring it now, I WILL buy one of these soon. I have the S&W M&P .40 but have always dreamed of the 1911
How do you like the M&P ? I am thinking about getting one for regular carry. I got my first 1911 a few years ago, a series 70 Colt Gold Cup, and the darn thing is so pretty I have been afraid to shoot it , so it is just a safe queen.
@@bigrigJim I love it. To me it is a very solid everyday type of pistol, feels good in hand, smooth and nice recoil and very reliable. The only negative if you can call it that is the trigger has a tiny bit of grit when barely pulling but you have to focus on that, otherwise you won't regret buying one.
Just bought my first 1911 and took wife & daughter shooting this weekend. Love it!
The sun coming off the series 70 was just perfect :) nice filming John
I own 31 Model 1911s. Eighteen of them are series 70 Colts. I love the platform.
Nice!! Congratulations!!
if I ever get to own a gun I hope it would be a 1911. really says something when it's over 100 years old and still with minimal differences to the original they are very popular.
I have a blue series 70, my go to piece, 75 rounds of the CCI Speer Lawman line Inspector round know as the “Flying Ashtray” in the old yellow plastic boxes on the back says Made by The Good Ole’ Boys., also Black Talons and Silvertips.
I have a series 70 Gold Cup. It is by far my favorite gun.
Dangit, Hickock, after having a 40-year Series 70 itch I broke down, scratched that itch and ordered a new one today. It'll be here sometime next week. I blame youuuuu! This video was a big part in that decision. Keep it up, I thoroughly enjoy what you do and how you do it!
Got to love a 1911!!! Thanks for the vid Hickok!!!!
That stainless 45, 70's series, is sweet!! Thanks for the post, hickok45, sir!
Seeing a .45 vid is always satisfying because you can always see the round in flight.
Man, that WWII model looks perfect to me. Love the dulled metal, the simple grips - perfect. I wish I shot better with the 1911, but I'm just a much better shot with my G30sf.
I love all 1911's they are nice firearms
Me and my dad got each other consecutive serial numbered 1911 Series 70 back in 2010 for Christmas.... Took a lot of coordinating with the local gun shop but was worth it in the end. Also bought him the Third edition of Collector's Guide to Colt .45 Service Pistols as a (then) $15 afterthought. ;)
The first slow motion shot was one of the best fountains I've seen on your videos.
Reminds me of my fathers old series 70. Another piece of quality entertainment from hickok 45.
1911 is a great piece of hardware, i have one and love it, i'm not to fond of the shallow thumb safety the rest of it is great shoots well, accurate have 200 rounds through it, it's nice and clean sitting on my desk at all times loaded and ready
Hickok I love putting your videos on as I clean my guns. Went to the range tonight for a little warm up before an IDPA match tomorrow night!
Hickock, your videos bring a smile to my face, sir. Thank you for what you do!
man hickock is got to be the best shot iv'e ever seen rifle or pistol. rock on hickock.
I love when you shoot .45 at the gong and I can see the bullet hitting it... Idk why. LOL
ZERO94AIC
LOL Sorry bro...
ldillow1
LOL I know why I can see it. I just can't for the life of me figure out why I like it so much. Hahaha
Yep. That was my favourite part too. Really cool to see the bullet as it hits the target.
Cause its traveling so slow and its a bright shiney bullet
Shooting the Gong !
Great video, gotta love the 1911's. Just got my first one, a Rock Island Armory FS 1911 Tactical (which has been an excellent shooter so far). Hope to add a Colt series 70 to the collection someday!
That slowed down Hickok45 laugh always brightens my day.
I was about to leave the same exact comment :)
Thanks Hickok! I've been waiting for this one forever! Thanks so much! Keep up the good work!
Its nice to see a Series 70.
I had one - until the UK Government decreed that persons such as I (gainfully employed, non-criminal, tax paying, house owning etc.) were not to be permitted to possess our own handguns - and they were duly banned. Shame.
It was a great gun. I had a .22 conversion kit for mine and other accessories, which the Government were duly obliged to compensate us for... but I would far rather have kept the pistols.
Good video Hickock...
This is 2020 and I have to say, This Hickok guy is just what makes America Great!,
I love the history behind the 1911!
You make hitting things look easy! Newbies: practice, practice, practice. If you hit a target 50% of the time at 15 yards (in your first year) you're doing well.
The 1911 is a thing of beauty, and functionality!
Mine was Colt made in 1913 and it went to combat service in many countries and saw combat actions including US, English and finally Israeli army. I brought just a frame that was refinished and front frame grips modified for anti slipping off. I brought colt US Army slide and original M-1911 parts taken from my father guns made in 1918 have Gun Smiths put it together while I was in Connecticut two years ago. I just tested the gun two week ago using 80 years old ammo from Frankfort Arsenal and able to hit 9-10 at 100 feet ranges. It is ugly finish old guns with patina finish on original parts but it is one deathly accurate firearms both in combat and home defense.
Ok I picked up my Colt series 70 reproduction today. I bought the one with the blue finish and it is beautiful and geez it is tight. I hope to get out to the range within the week. Happy Birthday to me! The party will be at the range, so please bring .45 acp ammo.
how did it go? still tight?
Hello. Yes the Colt is still like new. Beautiful fit and finish and a great shooter. The blued sights are a little hard to pick up though. Just found your response while looking for an original pair of series 70 grips with the Colt medallions.
This gun was revolutionary quick reload great portability and a nice accuracy the only downfall of this gun in my opinion is its mag size
I bought a series 70 in stainless a few months ago. First brand new gun and couldn't be happier. I wish I could get mine as polished as that one though! Almost too pretty to shoot.
just got my new ruger 45 1911 since Illinois finally got ccw straightened out. I love carrying it because its so slim compared to my cheap hi point 45 and its damn sexy too.
I bought a new series 70 that was nickel plated & gave it to my brother. He gave it to some "gunsmith" who totally screwed it up. That collet bushing did improve accuracy as by that time Colt wasn't fitting their bushings very well. As a matter of fact when you bought a colt back in the day, if you were serious, you gave it to a 1911 pistol smith to fix all the things that were "wrong" with it.
I have a reproduction Series 70 Colt made in 2008 I think. Mine is blued. Sadly the guy before me put an "idiot mark" on it and the recoil spring tunnel is slightly thicker on one side.
The gun is has a really glossy bluing job on it that looks beautiful. Only thing I've done to it is buy a Wilson Combat 47 7-round magazine. The stock Colt mags occasionally had a FTF on the last cartridge, causing it to not feed all the way from the magazine to the chamber on the last round. The Wilson Combat magazine seems to have cured that.
Jimmy870 what is an idiot mark (for people like me who know basicly nothing about guns)?
Hands down my favorite handgun.. And Colts are especially beautiful..
great video hickok45, most people that have negative comments on the 1911 have never shot one very much.i carry one everyday as my concealed carry choice,i have shot glocks for years for fun and competition,but would rather carry my 1911,just my opinion !
My first colt was a mark iv series 70. I traded it for a Smith 645 because a shop made me an offer I couldn’t refuse. I have a 1954 commercial government that is the slickest I’ve ever owned. I also have a series 80 XS commander That is a fine gun but it had to be tuned up a bit to work right.
Picked up a Mark IV Series 70 in 9mm from 1972 (one owner with box). One very sweet handgun.
Thanks again for another entertaining video you Tennessee Lead Slinger. Once again I am flat on my back guess my immune system has taken too much of a beating over the last 4 months and a flu bug has put me back in bead for the last 10 days so thanks for makin all videos lately and thanks for keepin us safe from those 2 liters.
Gotta love 1911 videos nice upload Hickok!
Only thing is I'm sure you know the grip safeties on all the 1911's featured in the video are dovetail grip safeties not beavertails. Just wanted to point that out is all thanks for the upload!
that colt 70 is gorgeous.
My heart thumps every-time I hold a 1911. It's so natural its a part of my body! Bought a few and built a few, it's always got a place in history and likely always will! A somewhat smaller person 5'8" and 115 lbs. I have no issue shooting .45 a.c.p. and prefer it over 9 mm.
Series 70 Colt.
I absolutely love it.
i have to say thank you federal for the fun and thanks hickok.
Federal primers were almost compulsory as they were the most reliable for hand loads. Never had a dud with them.
All I can say is. Daaaaamn nice side arms I'd cherish anyone of them
Tanx for the show Mr. Hickock45
Love how down to earth hick is he knows what us men like
my colts a A1 made in the late 60s shes been shot so much the rifling in the barrels almost gone but shows colt makes the best pistol because it shoots as straight as ever btw my grandpa bought it for like 30 bucks to
That finish is beautiful.
You would have been handling the most advanced handgun known to man at the time say if you were issued one in the trenches of WW1 . such an enduring design
I actually own a nickel plated colt series 70. Its my first 1911 and I love it. Got it brand new. I hope one day it could be fired in one of your videos
love the first one he shoots. AWESOME firearms
Thank you guys for making videos every week.
An American icon. Love shooting my Glock41, but I also love drooling over a 1911.
That is one sweet Colt Series 70 reproduction pistol. It must be a beauty to shoot.
My home defense pistol is an original mark 4 series 70 nickel plated rosewood handles -- never realized till now the value of it!!
bought it the year I turned 21 (used) for $150 -- the best deal of my life
What a beautiful firearm! I hang my head in shame for I do not own a 1911! Really wish I did own one. Just not able to afford one at this time. Thanks for the video!
Another great video to get be right back into the Hickok world. I would love to see a 1911 history video
Hey Federal ammunition I have something to say to you. Thank you. Very cool donation once again. Keep up the good work. Great vid as always Hickok.
I know a guy that had a anniversary edition 1911 he traded to me for a 870 so we traded ran couple mags through wasn't working right he had the recoil spring in backwards fixed and now its perfect
I like a high arch when it comes to my shoes, not on my handgun. I was disappointed when Colt started making 1911's again and, they were series 80. Glade to see Colt is listing to what shooters want. A beaver tail and commander hammer would be nice, maybe some checkering F&R strap... now I'm asking too much.
I enjoyed the Series '80, but it didn't live up to the expectations that we expected Colt to make, nothing gets better than the old A1.
You know it’s good when an older gent is shooting and proceeds to slow chuckle “heh heh heh” followed by a slightly higher pitched “sweet”
Good video, Hickok45. Your a real good shot. Hickok45 makes hitting that gong look easy. The gong only looks big on camera, because the excellent cameraman zooms in on it. As an observation, hard times are here now. If I had the skill sets, I'd move to Tennessee and open a muffler-shop, in Hickok45's neighborhood.
Always good to see Hickok shooting a 1911. He may wear a Glock hat, but 1911 was his first love.
I have a Colt Gold Cup Commander (4-1/4" bbl) in blue steel, series 80, purchased new 22 years ago. It is a limited-production custom shop gun. It has a flat mainspring housing (although polymer) a wide, extended beavertail that contours downward, a traditional hammer spur (not rowel), standard thumb safety (not extended or ambi), adjustable-stop competition-style trigger, target sights w/ rear adj. for elev. & windage, a N.M. barrel, and came with smooth (uncheckered) walnut grips. The trigger pull is 3-1/2 lb. and breaks very crisp. I'm sure Hickok45 would approve of this gun.
As I understand it, the series 80 is disliked by gunsmiths because the linkage that actuates the firing pin block plunger complicates disassembly & reassembly, and this linkage must also be hand-fitted to the individual gun to function properly.
Shooters don't care for it because the linkage adds more resistance to the trigger action compared to the simpler series 70. But you'd never know it from my gun; the trigger action is VERY nice.
And the firing pin block is a passive safety device the prevents the gun from firing if dropped muzzle-down on a hard surface. Virtually all modern pistols have a firing pin block or striker block these days, so that the gun can't fire unless the trigger is pressed, and I personally would not carry a gun that doesn't have this.
I wouldn't carry my Colt GCC anyway because it's a safe queen, but I wouldn't carry any S/A auto regardless of value. Make my carry gun DA/SA or DAO safe-action trigger w/ no manual safety. And make it in .45ACP please. My Sig P220c, S&W M&P 45, and Kahr CW 45 fill these requirements.
Been looking for a ww2 1911 to buy as my first 1911. I want a shooter tho, so im not real worried about matching numbers etc. I just love the way they look.
What a gorgeous sniper rifle
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Very informative hikok, such an iconic piece.
That would be a perfect part of my collection!!! The VZ grips match perfect!!
My two favourite pistols are the colt 1911 and the Barreta 92
+A!!
At 9:00, I think you can just see the bullet flying through the air for a split second, that is awesome. Anyway, loved the video thanks!
You should do a review of Iver Johnson's 1911s some time. They're A1 style and Series 70, but have a flat mainspring housing, and have higher sights. So basically, the best of everything, except for the smaller safety shelf.
With all due respect, I don't care what Hickok says. The arched mainspring housing looks way better than the flat one. Way sexier. It totally sucks that Colt doesn't make the Series 70 re-issue anymore. The new "1911 Classic" that they replaced it with has a flat mainspring housing, which is sort of like replacing Raquel Welch with Keira Knightly.
Your the man Hickok! Love your vids man.
I like the firing-pin block! It let's you carry safely hammer down on a live round in the chamber. Then, you simply cock the hammer to be ready to fire.
Like I do too❤
Stunning, your a very lucky man. Great video. Thanks.
Love the 70 series sights! Hate when 1911's have bulky sights.
I recently found out I am the inheritor of a 78 model 70 combat commander in satin nickel. Couldn't have been left a finer firearm I can tell.
I love to watch you hit the gong with .45acp. You can see the bullet in transit!
what you actually see is the vapor trail behind the bullet . It is always cool to see .
I totally agree - icing on the cake...
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Now this is my kind of video on 1911's. They are so much fun to shoot. Great video. May be you can hold on that 1911 for a chapter 2??? Thanks to Academy of Self Protection for the loan so you could make this really cool 1911 video!
I just picked up my first series 70 colt 1911 1979