The roll marks on the slide are the reproduction of the original, and it’s a rampant horse not a prancing horse. The broken spear in the horse represents the fallen rider, and the horse took up the battle! As described by COLT to me in the smithing school!
It’s actually smoother on the spring and the Colt plastic part will not rust if you carry it. 10-8 also sells an aluminum one which weighs the same as the plastic one and is smooth on the spring channel.
@@gewglesux Well I hope you love it when you get it and have no problems. I'm gonna roll the dice next year and go for railed colt delta elite and hope for the best.
Superb item you got! Really looking vintage. I'm still amazed of how relevant the 1911 is nowadays! Just wish Colt will reissue some with non-lowered ejection port, just a preference he he he...
Die Colt Classic Goverment 1911 ist mit Abstand die schönste Automatik Pistole der Welt! Nur gefolgt von der Luger 08 ,danach der ganze Rest. ❤ herzlichen Dank für dieses Video, sehr intressanter und informativer Beitrag.
Love a Government Model, and still love a Colt. I agree with you, that's a good looking sidearm! I also agree that I don't care for the MSH being made of plastic, and I'll go one step further and say that I don't like that it's flat! The traditional MSH on a GM (since 1924, and the advent of the 1911-A1) has been arched. And, having tried both, it's the profile that I prefer. YMMV
I agree 👍 💯 however I own 2 of the Classics and I did a pree 1924 flat knurled and a post in arched with a lanyard loop. I also replaced the trigger with a period correct short trigger & fine tuned the action and lubed everything up. Polishing the trigger bow really makes it smoother
The 1911 is probably my all-time favorite pistol. Simple. Classic. Reliable. And it's beautiful. Of all the varieties of 1911... this is also the best of the 1911 line-up. It's like regular classic Coke. Sure, Cherry or Diet Coke is nice. But the classic is the best. That said, as varieties go, the Officer model is pretty close to perfect, too.
When I get a Colt with a Plastic MSH, I change it out. They are $45+ now but I still change them. It's a "Rampant Colt", not a "Prancing Pony", although some folks like to call it the "Hartford horsey" as well.
Very nice pistol... love the polished flats, and there's nothing like a blued Colt 1911! They are hard to find in stock at MSRP. Impossible to find chambered in 38 Super.
I must have this exact pistol. I've had many over the years delta elite, super 38, 1991, etc etc. Back in the 90s. I'm a modern firearm guy moreso these days. 9mm, Glocks, walthers,f n are my guns of choice but I'm waiting to get 1 1911 and this looks like the one I will get for the collection and range .
So did Colt change the name of the Classic back to government model essentially!!?? I have 2 of them one during the pandemic and one in 22 when CZ took over. I got robbed as mine are both 7 rd capacity not 8 . I think Colt should change the roll marks back to the original like the new pistol that just came out with the GI nub safety and novack sites that don't make sense! I don't understand why Colt puts nylon mainspring housing's and triggers on the base model!! Their not saving money because Springfield Armory mil spec comes with all metal parts and 3 dot sights and 2 extra mags and extra blk grips for 640!!
Beautiful 1911 Government model. Colt went with the plastic MSH to help keep the cost down. Colts have never been cheap. I would replace the plastic part if I bought one. I would not let it stop me.
I got that model a few years back. I noticed what you did in that the gun is very nice looking with a maybe above the standard polish before blued. Even tho I like the government models the best with an easy to cock hammer... I do appreciate that the sights are far better than the war time Colts. Don't know what a 'match barrel' actually means these days but I will say that the gun is very accurate. it's not that far off from my Kimber if at all. The other thing is that my load for the 45 acp is a 200 grain cast and coated SWC at around 1000 fps. being a swc shape it is probly a bit harder to feed than say something closer to the original round nose but this thing feeds em perfectly. In fairness so far every 1911 I have tried em in feeds em. the bullet is the longer nose SWC which I think aids in feeding. In the old days gunsmiths put kids through school making Colts feed the SWC which was used for target competition.
My records indicate I've owned over 30 "O" frame Colts over the years, mfg from 1912 to present. I consider THIS model the "Greatest Hits" of them all and the only pure stock Colt I've owned where I can't find a single thing to upgrade. The slide is looser than my Baers (duh) or Wilson Combats but (unike my Kimbers) it WORKS. 'll even go further and say it's my "one gun" if I somehow had to do that.
I ordered a Colt Series 70 government in 2018 because I've always loved 1911s and I wanted the ultimate 1911. Unfortunately I've been disappointed with mine. It crimps all the shells it ejects and has had rust problems. Shoots great though. I've now upgraded to a Standard Manufacturing 1911a1 government because it's actually what I wanted to begin with. A high quality reproduction of a WWII 1911. Prior to the Colt I had a springfield 1911 and an Auto Ordinance 1911. Neither had rusting issues like the Colt. I sold the Springfield because it wasn't US made and it had occasional feeding issues and I sold the Auto Ordinance when I got the Colt although I liked it.
Find a WWII lanyard mainspring housing for it, clean it up, re blue, try it out. In this day and age, all barrels should be national match.maybe replace the front sight for a stake in with gold dot insert
I've always wanted a vintage 1911 but am strongly considering buying one like this. There's no guarantee the CMP will start selling them again (even if that latest theft SNAFU hadn't occurred) and of course such firearms can be expensive on the open market. Thanks for the unboxing or rather "uncasing" this one. Did you do a video of this pistol in action at the range? Would be great to hear your thoughts on how it fires.
I am curious about something. In the description the speaker indicated the magazine was the standard 7 rounds for a Colt Government Model 1911. He then corrects himself and says the capacity is 8. My question is, how is this possible? The magazine capacity on every Colt 1911 and 1911A1 pistol I've ever owned was always 7 rounds of .45 ACP. Has this now changed? Has Colt somehow modified its magazines on its government models to hold an additional round? The speaker never says or finds this unusual. He just goes right on with his unboxing video. Did anyone else catch this? Can anyone comment please.
@@TheMilsurpMan Sir, the standard magazine capacity for a Colt M1911 and M1911A1 has always been seven 7 rounds of .45 ACP, never eight. I have three US military M1911A1 WW2 .45 auto pistols, two US military M1911 WW1 .45 military pistols, and none of them have ever held more than seven rounds in their magazines. I have collected these pistols for over 40 years and have original period field and technical manuals from the US Army and believe me that maximum capacity has never exceeded seven rounds. That is until now. I suppose I will need contact Colt to obtain an accurate answer because it is special.
@Brace67 sir, I realize this as I also have many 1911s and military surplus in 1911s. It's always been known that Colt manufactured 8 round flush fit mags for years. There's not a lot of information on how or why to answer your question, but more than likely, it's a follower redesign cramming one extra round. It's definitely nothing special as there's plenty everywhere.
I believe I heard that the magazine of this Colt Government Model 1911 held eight rounds. All the military M1911 and M1911A1 pistols I've owned through 40 years have always held a maximum of seven rounds of .45 ACP. Has this now changed? When did this change occur in which a standard size Colt Government Model .45 ACP magazine can hold an additional round from seven to eight?
Cuales, piezas de plastico nadamas, si acaso las cachas , pero esas se pueden cambiar, asta por unas de oro puro ,segun las quiera ho desee ,el portador es lo unico lo demas buena y hermoza pistola ,,,
The words “they don’t make them like they used to” is very true these days. Smith, Colt and the rest just don’t have the old school pride in gunsmithing these days. They are not junk, but not like the guns of the 60s and 70s.
@@TheMilsurpMan Thanks for the reply. Ok, thanks for the quick reply! I'm going to ask around and then let it rest. I picked mine up the other day.. kind of disappointed though.. ok well.. my new Motto.." quality starts @$2k"
Bought the O1911 two years ago. I agree with you, this is an outstanding pistol for the money. I do not like the laser engraving because it is not smooth like roll marking but that’s how they are all made these days. The short trigger should have an arched main spring housing. And yes, plastic is no good. Evolution Gun Works is 30 minutes from me and I bought my arched main spring housing there. Really dresses the gun up nice. Good video.
Hi, do you know if it is factory calibrated at 25 yards with top of front sigth aiming to center of mass or 6 o´ clock, first or second intersection point of parabola with line of sigth? The specification is with 230 grains bullet. I can´t find this information in manuals nor Internet. Thanks.
Get a small level. Get the bubble to zero with a friend taking a picture. Aim the gun first at 15 yards kinda like an imaginary Lazer. Even getting a small construction Lazer
I mean it is a beavertail. The “Beavertail” is the part of the handgun the grip safety is built into. It’s just not a modern extended beavertail, though it is extended compared to the original 1st gens from wwi era.
Shame colt played politics in the early 90s, and will never get another dime from me... It's more a shame, that this generation doesn't remember that, and eat them up.
It's just a firearm it doesn't hold any politics or ideology. Colt isn't the only company that has ever upset the consumer there's been plenty of others.
I EDC the Sig 365X; it comes with (2) twelve round magazines (total of 24 rounds). Occasionally I will carry the Mil-Spec with (3) eight round magazines for a total of 24 rounds. Only one additional magazine change for the same ammo count.
It's not a "modern" pistol. Basic marksmanship skills should solve any perceived shortcomings you'd experience with the Colt's capacity because it's not because it's not accurate. That of course doesn't mean that you (no ambiguity here, I mean "you") could hit anything with it.
I have several colts and all have been very reliable and accurate.
This is my personal favorite looking gun. Great video.
The roll marks on the slide are the reproduction of the original, and it’s a rampant horse not a prancing horse. The broken spear in the horse represents the fallen rider, and the horse took up the battle! As described by COLT to me in the smithing school!
SDI? Lol.
Rampant pony not horse lol
Probably got confused with Ferrari
Agree. Was explained like wise to me.
I really dont understand for the price they would give this a plastic part
Plastic and the wrong shape for a classic
Agreed!
UAW is Colts union and they demand $
It’s actually smoother on the spring and the Colt plastic part will not rust if you carry it. 10-8 also sells an aluminum one which weighs the same as the plastic one and is smooth on the spring channel.
@@garrettlundy3959
Classic 1911 was flat.
So glad CZ bought Colt ! I knew they would do great things with the Colt brand !!!
I thought Colt always did great things with Colt
@@gewglesux not since the mid 90's according to the old dudes I know who used to love colt
@@SRVNORMANDY Yea man... i'm getting the same vibe locally.. it seems that they dont built anything like they usta
@@SRVNORMANDY but dig this.... i still buy colt.. SS coming in next week.
@@gewglesux Well I hope you love it when you get it and have no problems. I'm gonna roll the dice next year and go for railed colt delta elite and hope for the best.
Superb item you got! Really looking vintage. I'm still amazed of how relevant the 1911 is nowadays! Just wish Colt will reissue some with non-lowered ejection port, just a preference he he he...
They have with the 100 & 120 anniversary models down to the sights. The way it is now it's the least out of most American mil spec's!!
Beautiful Colt !!
Die Colt Classic Goverment 1911 ist mit Abstand die schönste Automatik Pistole der Welt! Nur gefolgt von der Luger 08 ,danach der ganze Rest. ❤ herzlichen Dank für dieses Video, sehr intressanter und informativer Beitrag.
Love a Government Model, and still love a Colt. I agree with you, that's a good looking sidearm! I also agree that I don't care for the MSH being made of plastic, and I'll go one step further and say that I don't like that it's flat! The traditional MSH on a GM (since 1924, and the advent of the 1911-A1) has been arched. And, having tried both, it's the profile that I prefer. YMMV
I agree 👍 💯 however I own 2 of the Classics and I did a pree 1924 flat knurled and a post in arched with a lanyard loop. I also replaced the trigger with a period correct short trigger & fine tuned the action and lubed everything up. Polishing the trigger bow really makes it smoother
The 1911 is probably my all-time favorite pistol.
Simple. Classic. Reliable. And it's beautiful.
Of all the varieties of 1911... this is also the best of the 1911 line-up.
It's like regular classic Coke. Sure, Cherry or Diet Coke is nice. But the classic is the best.
That said, as varieties go, the Officer model is pretty close to perfect, too.
I have one of those recently 40 yrs old
Officer and barrels shorter than 4(commander) lose too much energy.
Looks really nice - but the plastic mainspring housing just rubs me wrong and causes a rash...
I agree it's definitely gross
Same here and one mag, come on.
@@slimfire5475 i second this!
I have 2 classics. Changed them both one arched with lanyard and the other nurreld flat
When I get a Colt with a Plastic MSH, I change it out. They are $45+ now but I still change them. It's a "Rampant Colt", not a "Prancing Pony", although some folks like to call it the "Hartford horsey" as well.
1911 never disappoints.
Very nice pistol... love the polished flats, and there's nothing like a blued Colt 1911! They are hard to find in stock at MSRP. Impossible to find chambered in 38 Super.
My gun shop has two
Glad you warned us about the plastic mainspring housing.
I have one and its my new favorite! It shoots as well as it looks!!!!!!!!!
Nice review of the Colt 1911and there bluing is awesome to. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching!
Back in the early 2000s, I worked for Colt, and I remember the SAAs were coming out beautiful. My department was in the 1911s, I remember how much d
I must have this exact pistol. I've had many over the years delta elite, super 38, 1991, etc etc. Back in the 90s. I'm a modern firearm guy moreso these days. 9mm, Glocks, walthers,f n are my guns of choice but I'm waiting to get 1 1911 and this looks like the one I will get for the collection and range .
So did Colt change the name of the Classic back to government model essentially!!?? I have 2 of them one during the pandemic and one in 22 when CZ took over. I got robbed as mine are both 7 rd capacity not 8 .
I think Colt should change the roll marks back to the original like the new pistol that just came out with the GI nub safety and novack sites that don't make sense! I don't understand why Colt puts nylon mainspring housing's and triggers on the base model!! Their not saving money because Springfield Armory mil spec comes with all metal parts and 3 dot sights and 2 extra mags and extra blk grips for 640!!
I have a series 80 Colt and it's flawless awesome handgun
Best gun to buy if u plan to upgrade at your leisure. Over a year and a few $$ my gunsmith transformed mine into a beautiful shooter.
Beautiful 1911 Government model. Colt went with the plastic MSH to help keep the cost down. Colts have never been cheap. I would replace the plastic part if I bought one. I would not let it stop me.
I got that model a few years back. I noticed what you did in that the gun is very nice looking with a maybe above the standard polish before blued. Even tho I like the government models the best with an easy to cock hammer... I do appreciate that the sights are far better than the war time Colts. Don't know what a 'match barrel' actually means these days but I will say that the gun is very accurate. it's not that far off from my Kimber if at all. The other thing is that my load for the 45 acp is a 200 grain cast and coated SWC at around 1000 fps. being a swc shape it is probly a bit harder to feed than say something closer to the original round nose but this thing feeds em perfectly. In fairness so far every 1911 I have tried em in feeds em. the bullet is the longer nose SWC which I think aids in feeding. In the old days gunsmiths put kids through school making Colts feed the SWC which was used for target competition.
My records indicate I've owned over 30 "O" frame Colts over the years, mfg from 1912 to present. I consider THIS model the "Greatest Hits" of them all and the only pure stock Colt I've owned where I can't find a single thing to upgrade. The slide is looser than my Baers (duh) or Wilson Combats but (unike my Kimbers) it WORKS. 'll even go further and say it's my "one gun" if I somehow had to do that.
I like it. The sights need some tiny white dots. Very cool. 😎
Nice and in four five. No problem doing the business.
I ordered a Colt Series 70 government in 2018 because I've always loved 1911s and I wanted the ultimate 1911. Unfortunately I've been disappointed with mine. It crimps all the shells it ejects and has had rust problems. Shoots great though. I've now upgraded to a Standard Manufacturing 1911a1 government because it's actually what I wanted to begin with. A high quality reproduction of a WWII 1911.
Prior to the Colt I had a springfield 1911 and an Auto Ordinance 1911. Neither had rusting issues like the Colt. I sold the Springfield because it wasn't US made and it had occasional feeding issues and I sold the Auto Ordinance when I got the Colt although I liked it.
Find a WWII lanyard mainspring housing for it, clean it up, re blue, try it out.
In this day and age, all barrels should be national match.maybe replace the front sight for a stake in with gold dot insert
Did that with mine and it looks like it came from the factory that way. Can easily be done buying on eBay and cerakoting/alumahyde coating correctly
@@bcimb1 You don't need to do that just get one from Wilson or Brownells
I've always wanted a vintage 1911 but am strongly considering buying one like this. There's no guarantee the CMP will start selling them again (even if that latest theft SNAFU hadn't occurred) and of course such firearms can be expensive on the open market. Thanks for the unboxing or rather "uncasing" this one. Did you do a video of this pistol in action at the range? Would be great to hear your thoughts on how it fires.
Is this a current 2024 production ?
Thanks in advance
Yes!
@@TheMilsurpMan nice , looks like the old ones 👌
@@TheMilsurpMan I wonder if they make them in a 38 Super 🤔
@@LuisGonzalez-bn6nz I'm curious myself!
@@LuisGonzalez-bn6nzyes I was able to luckily pick one up , just know that 38 supers are going for top dollar rn
Make me drool damn that’s nice gun
I am curious about something. In the description the speaker indicated the magazine was the standard 7 rounds for a Colt Government Model 1911. He then corrects himself and says the capacity is 8. My question is, how is this possible? The magazine capacity on every Colt 1911 and 1911A1 pistol I've ever owned was always 7 rounds of .45 ACP. Has this now changed? Has Colt somehow modified its magazines on its government models to hold an additional round? The speaker never says or finds this unusual. He just goes right on with his unboxing video. Did anyone else catch this? Can anyone comment please.
@@Brace67 just standard colt 8 rounds magazines. Nothing special.
@@TheMilsurpMan Sir, the standard magazine capacity for a Colt M1911 and M1911A1 has always been seven 7 rounds of .45 ACP, never eight. I have three US military M1911A1 WW2 .45 auto pistols, two US military M1911 WW1 .45 military pistols, and none of them have ever held more than seven rounds in their magazines. I have collected these pistols for over 40 years and have original period field and technical manuals from the US Army and believe me that maximum capacity has never exceeded seven rounds. That is until now. I suppose I will need contact Colt to obtain an accurate answer because it is special.
@Brace67 sir, I realize this as I also have many 1911s and military surplus in 1911s. It's always been known that Colt manufactured 8 round flush fit mags for years. There's not a lot of information on how or why to answer your question, but more than likely, it's a follower redesign cramming one extra round. It's definitely nothing special as there's plenty everywhere.
I believe I heard that the magazine of this Colt Government Model 1911 held eight rounds. All the military M1911 and M1911A1 pistols I've owned through 40 years have always held a maximum of seven rounds of .45 ACP. Has this now changed? When did this change occur in which a standard size Colt Government Model .45 ACP magazine can hold an additional round from seven to eight?
For $900 there should be zero plastic parts. Leave it to Colt to go cheap. I might as well buy a Tisas for almost half the price.
I agree
Go ahead.
🤦🏽 I’m going Springfield that plastic just killed me all my hopes of a cult
Agree 100%
I am changing mine too
Awesome my favourite model if only I had one how much
Inadmisible piezas de plástico en la pistola más icónica de todos los tiempos!!.. se debe respetar el legado de la 1911.
Cuales, piezas de plastico nadamas, si acaso las cachas , pero esas se pueden cambiar, asta por unas de oro puro ,segun las quiera ho desee ,el portador es lo unico lo demas buena y hermoza pistola ,,,
It’s gorgeous
So the front sight is machined or pinned into place?
what differences between this model and a mark iV series 70? thanks
Just bought one couldn't put magazine in until lubed it well...
Try depressing the mag release!!
Great video Sir! 👌🏻 please if you know…where can I get it?!
Hello. Thanks for Video. Doesn't nostalgia come in the box? Do you think the Commander model or 1911 classic should be preferred?
Beautiful
The words “they don’t make them like they used to” is very true these days. Smith, Colt and the rest just don’t have the old school pride in gunsmithing these days. They are not junk, but not like the guns of the 60s and 70s.
@@1776goodfight absolutely true!!
Why just one mag ?
That's a good question for colt
Why colt dosent makeva 16 round 1911 as paraordance?
So nice
State of the art WW1 technology.
And still does the same thing as the plasticrap. With more style too.
@@WiIdbiII Don't keep lying to yourself.
@@YonatanBornstein six shot revolver is just as good if it's a first round hit. Tell me again who's lying to themselves?
As to why it's the longest continuous built firearm and copied by many!! BTW the Colt pease maker is second!! 18th century technology!!
God made man. Sam colt made men equal.
My left side engraving is raised where it should be smooth How about yours?
Thanks.
This one is aswell I think it's part of the laser engraving process
@@TheMilsurpMan Thanks for the reply. Ok, thanks for the quick reply! I'm going to ask around and then let it rest. I picked mine up the other day.. kind of disappointed though.. ok well.. my new Motto.." quality starts @$2k"
@gewglesux yeah it sucks that it's not rollmarked like the older models, but laser etching is what all modern companies do now
@@TheMilsurpMan I have heard of rollmarking before... Are the high end pistols laser etching also?
@gewglesux yes every manufacturer nowadays uses laser etching
Bought the O1911 two years ago. I agree with you, this is an outstanding pistol for the money. I do not like the laser engraving because it is not smooth like roll marking but that’s how they are all made these days. The short trigger should have an arched main spring housing. And yes, plastic is no good. Evolution Gun Works is 30 minutes from me and I bought my arched main spring housing there. Really dresses the gun up nice. Good video.
Hi, do you know if it is factory calibrated at 25 yards with top of front sigth aiming to center of mass or 6 o´ clock, first or second intersection point of parabola with line of sigth? The specification is with 230 grains bullet. I can´t find this information in manuals nor Internet. Thanks.
Get a small level. Get the bubble to zero with a friend taking a picture. Aim the gun first at 15 yards kinda like an imaginary Lazer. Even getting a small construction Lazer
Cool 👍
I have one no comparison to the original one that's made in usa is the best hard to find the original American made
Hello. Is drop safe? Thank you
No
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No, please don't. Some of us don't need the remedial class.
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English not your first language i guess. Thanks for watching though!
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Wow 😳
Sounds like a 30 minutes video done in 10 minutes or less
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I have one.
It won't be a turd. 😂
There is no beaver tail on that pistol. It's a standard grip safety. Please people learn the correct terminology.
Relax.
Why don't weapon manufacturers care about left-handed people?
Old ❤ 1911 , not A1 or 80’s feature’s. Please ❤
For a grand why would you buy anything other than this colt.
That is not a "beavertail" grip safety. That is called a standard (USGI) grip safety.
Sorry, mispoken
I mean it is a beavertail. The “Beavertail” is the part of the handgun the grip safety is built into. It’s just not a modern extended beavertail, though it is extended compared to the original 1st gens from wwi era.
Reverse tang
Shame colt played politics in the early 90s, and will never get another dime from me... It's more a shame, that this generation doesn't remember that, and eat them up.
It's just a firearm it doesn't hold any politics or ideology. Colt isn't the only company that has ever upset the consumer there's been plenty of others.
True, I always heard that Kimber 1911s had problems. I have two of them and they run fine.@@TheMilsurpMan
“This generation” reporting. What did Colt do?
^Colt Series 70 Government or Springfield Armory Mil-Spec
That's the great thing about getting old, I forgot what they did. I just enjoy the new products and have two on order.
Meh colt is dead to me after they left the civilian market then came groveling back after losing the government contract…
👎👎👎
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Capacity sucks. Every modern pistol has twice or more bullets. 1911 are crap.
To each their own
I EDC the Sig 365X; it comes with (2) twelve round magazines (total of 24 rounds). Occasionally I will carry the Mil-Spec with (3) eight round magazines for a total of 24 rounds. Only one additional magazine change for the same ammo count.
It's not a "modern" pistol. Basic marksmanship skills should solve any perceived shortcomings you'd experience with the Colt's capacity because it's not because it's not accurate. That of course doesn't mean that you (no ambiguity here, I mean "you") could hit anything with it.
Ya...I agree I also don't drive a model T...
Lol are you 15?
How much price
900.00 typically
Overpriced ! Gotta pay those Union prices.