Colt Defender 1911
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- The @TheColtFirearms Defender 1911 in Forest Green. This is part of a limited run of 400 guns made.
Introduced in 2000, the Cold Defender is a lightweight 1911 chambered in 45 Auto with a 3 inch barrel. This is an awesome 1911 ideal for concealed carry if your preference is to carry a small 1911.
What are your thoughts on this @TheColtFirearms Defender 1911 in Forest Green? I look forward to your comments.
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I share the same feeling, it’s a carry gun. Not the most comfortable gun to shoot, but it will get you out of a situation. Range gun is one of those guns that just shoots comfortable.
MD....Nice review. I've had this gun for years. Mine is the Pro Series with the Scandium frame. I added and blended a Wilson Combat magwell and run Tripp officers magazines. I've had zero issues with mine with all types of ammo, ball and defensive rounds. When I purchased mine, I ordered 4 additional flat recoil springs from Colt and have yet to replace the original. I did replace the stock slide stop with a EGW barstock model but otherwise all stock parts were obtained. It is "snappy" to say the least, but it's never had a malfunction of any kind. For a concealed carry .45, I consider it to be at or near the top of the list for inside 10 yard defensive "issues". Slim, lightweight enough loaded with 8 rounds, AND carried in a beautiful alligator OWB holster from DM Bullard.
Sounds like you have a sweet set up! Thank you very much for sharing it with us and for stopping by. I really appreciate it!
I had a Colt Defender in stainless steel. It was a great looking gun; and from the standpoint of collectability, I wish I had never parted with it, or any of my other Colt 1911's. Colt's quality is in the middle of the 1911 scale, but they remain highly desirable to collectors. But, I did not find the Defender pleasurable to shoot. Some more experienced shooters told me that the gun was a carry gun; not a range gun. That made no sense to me; especially after I acquired a Glock 30s, which was similarly sized, lighter and a blast to shoot at the range. (No pun intended.) The G30s became an all-time favorite carry gun, and the Colt Defender was eventually traded for a Dan Wesson V-Bob; a superb 1911.
I echo your feelings and love for the 30 S. I have never shot a Dan Wesson V-Bob.
@@MDpolo , I was fortunate enough to get one of the first run 1911's from Dan Wesson; who, previously, were only known for making excellent revolvers. I owned a Dan Wesson .357 magnum, with interchangeable barrels, so I was willing to give their 1911's a try. To this day, I will put the Valor and V-Bob I bought that year, up against any 1911's out there. I've challenged braggadocious Wilson Combat owners to Ransom rest their Government and Commander sized 1911's, in a contest against my Dan Wesson's. No takers! When Dan Wesson first began producing 1911's, they actually didn't have any 'production' capability. They leaned heavily on Ed Brown for their frames and components. Those early guns were essentially Ed Brown's 'Special Forces' guns, with fit and finishing performed by the craftsmen at Dan Wesson.
Very interesting. Thank you very much for all this information. Sounds like a beautiful firearm.
I truly liked the presentation but please start putting the price of the guns on it
I have a Girsan. I like it. Accurate and shoots great.
Yes, they are. Thank you for stopping by.
I've owned/carried Defender and New Agent examples in 45 since 2010. Zero luck with any mags other than the Colt 7rd - that includes Wilson Combat. The springs in the Colt mags are considerably stiffer than most - which is required to position the next round during the short/fast cycle of 3" 1911's.
In my experience the recoil spring(s) begin to weaken after 6-800 rounds. The solution is as simple as keeping a new one in the gun and running something in less than new condition at the range.
I too had problems initially with brass being kicked directly back into my face/forehead. This was corrected by installing a "tuned" ejector - one that is slightly shorter - thus delaying the ejection and preventing the ejection port area of the slide from sending the spent case rearward.
Thank you very much for all that information. It ran perfectly after I finally got it back from Colt. Thank you very much for your comment and for taking the time to stop by.
Kimber magazines work well in my gun.
@@richardkluesek4301 good to know. Thank you!
The Colt Defender is a nice firearm and is very popular. I've seen that part flimsy part on the guide rod break. Like you said the Kimber guide rod system is great. Nice find! 👍
It’s definitely a handful but a nice one. Thank you very much for stopping by.
I had the opportunity to shoot an older Defender with the duckbill instead of the beavertail and it was not comfortable. 45 is stout in these but definitely not unmanageable. Just didn’t like how the duck bill dug into my hand. I love the looks of yours. First time I’ve seen one in that configuration. Nice pick up!
Thank you very much. It is pretty sweet. I appreciate you stopping by.
I picked up a used one myself and got the Kimber recoil spring and added Trijicon night sights, hogue grips.
@Gary Bastiani Sounds like a very nice set up! Thank you very much for watching.
Cool video. I have a Colt New Agent and it is surprisingly accurate. Just picked up a stainless Defender and can't wait to take it to the range. Colt hit it out of the park with these little beauties!
They are pretty awesome. Thank you very much for stopping by.
One of the best concealed carry pieces in the planet. DRJDC
Great insite and good to know about part interchangeability
I bought the same gun brand new. I came to the same problem when cleaning it. Took me a while to reassemble like the others, but I came acrossed with the rod assembly for kimber ultra carry and it worked great. This is my my personnel bodyguard.
They are pretty sweet. Thank you so much for stopping by.
What a fantastic find! I've always been fond of these pistols. I have a similar, albeit a non-Talo version. If yours sees a lot of holster use, please keep an eye on the slide's finish. Mine hasn't aged well, but otherwise it has been mechanically sound.
Thank you very much for the heads up and for taking the time to watch. I really appreciate it.
Holster wear on a steel 1911 is endearing and adds character. There's no chance I'd own one with a modern coating - aka painted finish...to each their own.
Nice Colt! Would love to get one like that to have for a EDC/backup gun. My wife carries the similar sized Dan Wesson ECO .45 and really likes it.
Thank you very much for stopping by. I appreciate it!
Man, your wife is a champ! There's no way my wife could shoot a .45 ACP Officer's size 1911. She doesn't even like the micro 9mm's. Stay dangerous.
@@MDpolo Update: Finally found a Defender .45 and have started carrying. So far, I like carrying it in the right rig and setup. I have a Colt King Cobra as well and really like it as an alternate EDC.
@@tigerman3 Congratulations!
I can't thank you enough. I saw the YT vid on re. replacing the rod assembly, and it truly gave me pause because I was hesitant to fault a manufacturer like Colt. But then I saw your vid and it confirmed my concerns, and lo and behold, I ordered the assembly. One favor, sir: maybe a video on disassembly (there seems to be a shotage) becasue I want to see if re-assembly is the same with the Ronin EMP (that one vexed me when trying to insert the pin becaue it didn't dawn on my until near the end of my desparation that there is a tiny spring rod against which the strip pin will abut, but you have to push that rod out of the way for the pin to go in flush. Again, my sincerest thanks.
You’re very welcome. Here’s a link to a UA-cam short showing the field stripping of the Defender.
ua-cam.com/users/shortsf-1byshJjCU?si=ZI_pIzK-S4UdG1gI
On YOU TUBE, the RandomTech channel suggests changing the guide rod to Kimber, I have done so although I have not any problems with my Defender. It is aesthesticly better without that barrel/bushing gap.....
I haven’t watched that channel, but I do have the Kimber guide rod in it. Thank you very much for stopping by.
Where do I pick up the guide rod for 45
@@justinkittrell6778 MidwayUSA sells the KIMBER recoil spring assembly for their compact/ultra series for $49.99.... just FYI !
@@justinkittrell6778 I got it on EBay.
Gorgeous firearm....very nice color and grips....excellent find....👍
Thank you very much. It is pretty sweet. Thank you for stopping by.
Well done as always MD!
@Steve Ooley thanks Steve. Shoot next Thursday?
@@MDpolo that works for me 👍
Thanks for the insight relative to the Kimber spring assembly! DRJDC
You are most welcome. Thank you for stopping by!
EGW also makes a nice guide rod for the Colt Defender. 1911s in that size are fun to shoot.
I appreciate the information. Thank you very much for watching!
I have the New Agent and for me it was tough to shoot compared to full sized 1911s so I had some work done to morph it into a Defender, installing XS night sights, the same beavertail and side safety lever as on your Defender, a Smith & Alexander magwell for a bevel and extra grip length with a little bit more weight in the hand, and correct Wilson Officer length magazines and additional adaptor base plates to be able to install and use with Wilson #47 full length magazines without risk of over insertion. Most important of all I also installed the Kimber recoil guide rod spring system, As you note the OEM Colt rod is flimsy, with a wafer thin base secured only by a "c" clip and the front bushing leaves a gap under the barrel. Kimber got it right and their rod can be dismantled more readily to change out springs. Its impossible on the Colt with that "c" clip. These little 1911s should refresh springs about every 300 to 600 shots depending on how hot your ammo is, otherwise there is risk of frame battering and cracking from excessive range practice. These are meant to be constantly carried but moderately trained with. There was a recall on some of these early New Agents, the gunsmiths who did my work advised that it was for what they remedied, the recoil spring guide rods were losing "c" clips and the small pad side safety levers were replaced with standard length thumb pads.
Thank you very much for all your detailed information. That was a lot of work you did. Cheers!
@@MDpolo Thank you for your kind notice, the Defender/New Agent is a 'bet your life' constant companion class of sidearm so it merits tlc attention. Though right now mine is a safe queen but will soon be rotated into the edc arsenal.
Mine has Pacmyer grip, I wish it had a bob tailed main spring .
Great colour and also being 1/400. Not so good times with some aluminum frame handguns but companies learned and anodizing offers nice options. I'm thinking about an Arma Zeca atm. Maybe you can review one and compare to all the CZ and CZ-ish offerings. Congratulations on your find.
Thank you very much for your comment and for taking the time to stop by. I’ll look into the gun you mentioned.
Great review. I have have a stainless gov in 45 acp and love it. I got a black .45 defender for edc yesterday from my wife for Valentines Day. I haven't shot it yet but it feels great in my hand.
Congratulations on your purchase! Thank you very much for stopping by.
I have the Colt Night Defender in.45 with box bought new and never fired it.
Very interesting Colt. I'll bet it's fun to shoot. Gold sights! Looking forward to that review.
+James Carter It definitely packs a punch.
Own it, a little hard to disassemble
So true!
Great review!! I have been looking for one of these for over two years… the hunt continues!!!
I hope you can find one. If you do, make sure you install the Kimber recoil spring and guide rod. Makes a world of difference when you clean the gun. Thank you very much for stopping by!
It's cool gun,,,there is another version called,,,colt combat elite defender
Thank you for the info and for taking the time to stop by.
@@MDpolo yw bro
Yes, I've been looking for one of those for years. I will snatch up the first one I see!
@@raygixxer89 awesome,,enjoy bro
Cool little pistol!
It sure is. Thank you for watching!
Would it kill Colt to put an ambi safety on the stock pistol?
ya mean CZ.... but yea i hear you.
@@gewglesux😉
I'm going to start looking for one of these...just not sure stainless or not.@@Paladin1873
How much?
I have a Defender and i use Wilson Combat mags . I have laser Grips on my Defender ? You can point and practice with the laser ?
I’ve never been a fan of lasers, but as long as you have a snap cap in the pistol, I don’t see why not.
@@MDpolo The Laser Button is on the Grip as you squeeze the grip you feel the button you do not have to have your finger on The trigger you Look whwre you want to Hit Grip The Defender like you shoot and squeeze the grip after a while you can aim point and when you squzze The dot is where i was Aming ,no Dry Fire Muscle memory and Gun & eye coordonation , Is very helpful iThe Liser Grip has a 2032 battery on each inside the Grip so i practice every other night or day change batteries every year ?
It is out of stock. Where I can buy it?
It’s gonna be difficult to find. They only made 500 of them.
I like the part where you pointed the gun at your face.
It was pointed at the camera. Not at my face.
There's always one hall monitor just waiting...
I've always been intrigued by these. I picked up a Talo edition lightweight commander 45 from Colt in that horrible burnt orange. I took it because of the price they had it for barely, barely used at a pawn shop. I've seen the Defender's at the counter once in a while in the cobalt blue or whatever they are calling that color and that really does look fantastic. A little "blingy" for me perhaps, but it would look great on a car. Enjoy that gun and thank you for the video.
You are more than welcome. Thank you very much for stopping by.