Is a Colt 1991A1 a good gun?

‘ It is, and the latest Colt 1991A1 is a capable, reliable, and accurate handgun. The 1991A1 is a formidable handgun. A couple of decades ago, Colt needed a price beater. Colt was losing market share to Springfield’s GI and Mil Spec pistols, not to mention the imports.

What is the difference between a Colt 1911 and a Colt 1991?

Though it’s almost identical to the legendary Colt 1911 pistol, several features set the Colt 1991 apart. Both are are single-action, semi-auto pistols chambered in . 45 ACP. They each have a 5-inch barrel, a seven-round, single-stack magazine and a steel frame.

What is a Colt Series 80?

The Series 80 is/was the term used to refer to a number of modifications made to the firing mechanism of the Colt 1911 pistol. One of the first revisions was the half-cock notch, which was changed to allow the user to pull the trigger at half cock and drop the hammer, though without firing the pistol.

What ammo does a Colt 1911 use?

.45 ACP cartridge
The M1911, also known as the Colt 1911, or the Colt Government, is a single-action, semi-automatic, magazine-fed, recoil-operated pistol chambered for the . 45 ACP cartridge.

What is the difference between Series 70 and 80 1911?

In about 1983, the Series 80 1911 was introduced with a key feature of a trigger-activated firing pin safety. Series 70 1911s have no safety plunger in the slide. The shooter must press the trigger to unblock the firing pin for Series 80 1911s.

What is the difference between a 70 and 80 Series 1911?

Are 1911s drop safe?

The Bottom Line. With drop-safe construction such as Springfield Armory’s, the cocked-and-locked 1911 is perfectly safe. In fact, it is actually advantageous when there is a struggle over the gun. The 1911 can be a demanding design, but it also can provide a level of performance that makes it worth it!

What kind of bullets does a Colt 45 use?

45 Colt originally was a black-powder cartridge, but modern loadings use smokeless powder. The original black-powder loads called for 28 to 40 grains (1.8 to 2.6 g) of black powder behind a 230-to-255-grain (14.9 to 16.5 g) lead bullet. These loads developed muzzle velocities of up to 1,050 ft/s (320 m/s).

How much is a 1917 Colt 1911 worth?

Estimate Price: $1,100 – $1,600 Manufactured in 1917.

Will a 1911 fire half cocked?

The only way to release it to the half-cock notch is to pull the trigger and ease the hammer forward with the thumb or finger. The most widely known semi-automatic pistol possessing a half-cock notch is the age-old 1911. Contrary to popular belief, the half-cock notch on the hammer of the 1911 is not a carry location.

Should I carry 1911?

Virtually all experts agree that for self-defense, the 1911 should be carried cocked and locked — that is, hammer back and thumb safety engaged with a round in the chamber and a full magazine.

Is the colt 1991 a descendant of the M1911?

The Colt 1991 Series is a direct descendant of the original Colt M1911. A long trigger, flat mainspring housing and original style recoil spring system remain from the original M1911 design.

What kind of clearance does a colt 1991 have?

One of the guys commented that his Colt 1991 was a ‘pretty accurate’ piece. He wondered what the pistol would shoot like with a

What kind of pin block does the 1991a1 Colt have?

The 1991A1 pistol features the Colt Series 80 firing pin block. The pistol illustrated is my personal day-to-day Colt. I carry it more than any other pistol. While I have older Colts and even a highly polished Colt stainless steel custom shop pistol, I have none that are more reliable or more accurate in a practical sense.

What was the cost of a new Colt?

Of course it was a Colt. The only other choice would have been Spanish ironmongery or a parts gun. While hard won, the $134.95 paid for this brand new Colt was well spent. Today, a new Colt 1991A1 is less than $1,000 and also money well spent. There are other, more expensive Colts.