The 1911 will always remain legendary, despite the popularity of Wonder Nines

@himmler.404

2 жыл бұрын

YAS👌.

@sisleymichael

2 жыл бұрын

Amen. I learned the 1911 in the USMC back in 1978. I have accuracy and a round that has power. Keep it clean and good springs in it and it will run like a sewing machine.

@user-wr9qp8gs8k

2 жыл бұрын

Something Carla gugino

@juannieto1987

2 жыл бұрын

Dam right my 1911 was converted to 9mm. Well worth it for my wallet in the long run.

@WeCube1898

Жыл бұрын

Have a 1911 in 9mm 😁😉

You just cannot go wrong with a sweet shooter that is the 1911

@Readysquirrelofficial

2 жыл бұрын

Please start posting to Rumble

@TheGrandHistorians

9 ай бұрын

specially in 9mm

"Be strong. Be of good courage. God bless America. Long live the Republic". Who says that? I love this guy.

Hey Sootch, that's a series 80. You can see the series 80 parts in the video. I believe they did make a series 70 Competition with brushed/ matte blue finish after these.

@davidwatko4046

2 жыл бұрын

The newer Comp modes are Series 70. I got one, super gun!

@manuelsanchez5028

Жыл бұрын

@@davidwatko4046 is there a way to know which one you’re getting?

@Alex-Paesano

Жыл бұрын

@@manuelsanchez5028 check the guns on the colt site. the current competition SKUs on the colt site are O1970CCS (black) and O1070CCS (ss), both show "Model: Series 70 Competition".

@kentac1911

Жыл бұрын

@@manuelsanchez5028 It should say somewhere on the box or in the manual/ paperwork. You can also usually tell by: The exterior: The early series 80 versions were all mate finish. The newer series 70 models have polished (brushed) flats on the slide and frame. Also usually the series 80s had a serial number starting with a number CCS01..., The newer series 70 models start with CCS02... The interior: Several ways to check, but the easy way...Series 80 have the firing pin plunger next to the slide disconnector rail, while it is omitted on the series 70.

@charlesfragoso3932

Жыл бұрын

​@@kentac1911I got my series 70 competition sound the time they switched from the 80 . It has serial number starting in CCS01 and came with the wrong manual (series 80 instead of 70) .

I can attest this is a great gun and highly recommend it to anyone thinking about getting one. Bought one about 3 years ago when I saw one available at my LGS. Was completely shocked as many Colts were not compliant in MA for many years, especially Series 70 guns like this. Immediately told the seller I wanted it the moment I saw it. Mine is blued as well, but it's one of the newer ones that come with a nice, polished finish unlike the specimen in the video. Was completely reliable with all the ammo I fed it and definitely more accurate than I can shoot. Not often I use the term "Worth every penny", but this was one of those occasions.

@sgtjarhead99

2 жыл бұрын

@@dv8322 Yep. Not only are they hideous, these VZ grips will scratch the hell out of your frame if the screws come loose during shooting and wiggles around. I switched to a traditional set of wood grips with the Colt medallions.

@4catsnow

2 жыл бұрын

Bought the Series 70 Government in 73..Thing was terrible...You had to put your foot against a tree to pull the trigger to fire it..And empties came out peened square on one side...Sent it to Wilson Combat...The went all thru it . Trigger..BoMar, Commander hammer.. etc,,,Best move I ever made with a gun..

@countrysamurai

2 жыл бұрын

@@4catsnow I have a Satin Nickel Commander. Made in '74 but i bought in the mid '80's. (For $300!) I sent it to Wilson and it is amazing, the difference. Colt did the sights. The gun basically shoots itself. They are artisans.

@majorlee76251

9 ай бұрын

Got mine in 9mm at 4 seasons in woburn. Very pleased.😊

@norseman5041

6 ай бұрын

This is a series 80 gun.

That looks like a Series 80 on take-down. The slide has the firing pin plunger and the frame has the lever.

@BigBoyJr76

2 жыл бұрын

I seen that too, good eye.

@JAD1225

2 жыл бұрын

Definitly an 80 series; Sootch does not have a clue.

@enricomandragona163

2 жыл бұрын

According to colts catalog the competition series is a 70 like the Classic which I own & love!!

@sonofdathomir5220

Жыл бұрын

You are right, I noticed that as well, and then saw that the owners manual in the case says series 80. I own the Stainless version and mine is series 70, best gun I've ever shot

@enricomandragona163

Жыл бұрын

@@sonofdathomir5220 my gun shop just got another Classic in going to check it out

I've been shooting a combat government colt 1911 for over 40 years and it just keeps getting better!

@bellaphone5719

Жыл бұрын

yesir yesir

@TheGrandHistorians

9 ай бұрын

now try it in 9mm theyre really nice Springfields specially

I have the 9mm version. Love it, accurate, easy handling. Great fit n finish and so familiar.

@kingbain5383

Жыл бұрын

Having a 9 mm 1911 is like having a V6 Camaro

@TheGrandHistorians

9 ай бұрын

​​@@kingbain5383how? you cant even shoot through car doors. not all of us live surrounded by cows and trees. .45 is just more expensive, eardrum rupturing and slower fps than 9mm with less penetration from the round shape and slow speed compared to the parabellum shape of the 9mm. those are the emperical ballistic facts.

Sootch, you made me pull my 1911 out and clean it haha.

The main reason I like this video is your enthusiasm and love for your craft! It’s nice to see someone enjoy their craft as much as you do sir! May you always be well.

The version of the Competition that you reviewed is a Series 80 with the firing pin safety. Note the plunger and levers starting at 14:45. Colt does offer a Series 70 version as well however. Also note how despite being a Series 80 it still had an excellent trigger pull.

@peterreily1490

2 жыл бұрын

I was literally about to type the same thing. I saw the plunger in the slide as well. Yet he regularly says it’s a series 70.

@tomcurran8470

Жыл бұрын

The current Colt website only has series 70s in the Competition line. He must have an older one, or Colt is mis-stating.

@epps1217

Жыл бұрын

Impressed with that 4lb crisp 80 series trigger pull.

@totljag1

11 ай бұрын

The original series 70 had a barrel bushing with prongs that gripped the barrel !

*sootch00* She's a beauty, thanks for taking the time to show us. God Bless brother.

I love it when you review these classic firearm designs such as the 1911! Thank you for all your content Sootch! God bless!

Beautiful pistol. I have this same CCS gun in Series 70, this one in the video is definitely a Series 80. A pleasure to shoot. Nice review @sootch00 👍

Just ordered this in the stainless finish can't wait to pick it up!🤗🤗 Been wanting one since I was 15. My granddad had a series 70 and it was an absolute blast (no pun intended) to shoot! Even in my scrawny little girly hands, it handled like a dream.

@TheGrandHistorians

9 ай бұрын

buy some mothers and get ready to polish it while watching tv. youre gonna love it even more when u build a mirror finish

@ricardospaniard9050

9 ай бұрын

@@TheGrandHistorians nah it's got a sort of two tone stainless/matte charcoal thing going on. I'll leave it as is.

I had one of these before they jumped in price. Great gun even for their price now though! I think it stacks up well against the Springfield Garrison

@randall9000

2 жыл бұрын

After about 4 months of looking for a colt classic/traditional, I got a stainless garrison for $760. I did consider this competition as well, but don’t regret my purchase

@smoothoperator137

2 жыл бұрын

I love Springfield and have a nice Springfield 1911. In saying that I would rather have this then the garrison. The problem finding colt 1911s in stock is a pain.

Forever love the design of the 1911, simply timeless

Always love your videos!! Keep up the great work.

I actually bought the 9mm version for my wife nearly five years ago. It’s a solid, reliable pistol.

I really enjoy your videos and thank you for your time and information.

My local shop had a deal on 2 of these and I waited one day to long. Still remember walking in and leaving very sad.

Very very nice gun, I have this exact same model and color, I love it.

Boy I tell you what , absolutely beautiful work of art .

This was a great review looking to buy one and the video just made it a little easier on which one to buy

I’m glad you found the end of the barrel very satisfying 🤪

I actually ended up picking one up today. Went in to buy some ammo, and came out with the Colt 1911 competition series. 😂

@tomaskey6844

Жыл бұрын

I hope that happens to me real soon!

@alale923

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like something id do😂. How have you liked it??

"Colt 1911" is just legendary. A century and decade.

@blitzzkrieg1400

2 жыл бұрын

Kababayan!

@yourfilipinotv6477

2 жыл бұрын

@@blitzzkrieg1400 Uy, kababayan! Ingat palagi.

@blitzzkrieg1400

2 жыл бұрын

@@yourfilipinotv6477 mabuti na lang, may mga pilipino rin na nandito

@yourfilipinotv6477

2 жыл бұрын

@@blitzzkrieg1400 Kaya nga po, medyo mahilig din sa mga ganyang bagay hehe.

I am writing this after a full year since this video was released. I own more than a dozen Colt 1911’s and their Clones. I do not own Colt Stock nor do I get paid by Colt. For the price, it is a very nice weapon and I am extremely happy I purchased one…two of the Colt Competition 1911.

@TheGrandHistorians

9 ай бұрын

You should consider making video showcasing your guns.

What a beautiful gun. The 1911 and the Python are my favorites.I appreciate the craftsmanship.

You can tell this man is a legend. He has be doing this forever.

That's really nice! Great video Sootch!

Thanks Sootch. I enjoyed this video and it helped me decide on my next purchase. I like your videos. Keep it up. Mike

1911's will always just be cool.

The best part...it isn't a Springfield Armory or Kimber product!

@sootch00

2 жыл бұрын

Colt makes excellent 1911's as they should. Thanks Kurt!

@kfeltenberger

2 жыл бұрын

@@sootch00 I had a Wiley Clapp CCO and M45...both were butter smooth and amazing shooters.

@VincitOmniaVeritas7

2 жыл бұрын

I own a Colt 1911 in .45 and a Springfield Armory 1911 in 9mm. Honestly can’t say the SA is worse, the finish is maybe better in fact. Perhaps I got lucky with mine.

Great video. Nobody does it like colt. Love those pumpkin chuckers. Thanks for sharing

She’s a beauty. Another fine review Sir.

Great video . I have many pistols. I love a 1911 Colt. It is what it is.

Thats is a Beauty … Man Every Time You Bring out the Original With the Wood Grips Side By Side The Original and its Blueing Gourgous Just Out Shines the New ones in class I belive in My Thoughts … Great Demonstration all Around..

Hey dud, sending full support to your channel

Always been my favorite pistol.

I have the same pistol really great shooting gun the 1911 45 has always been my favorite

@douglaspierson7053

Жыл бұрын

Glad I bought the colt ,super gun.really great at the range.

I enjoyed your very thorough review; from the various types, field strip, shooting to price. Blast we can't have them in England, but sure we can in Brazil. All the best.

Nice informative review. I always enjoy the videos. May you live long and prosper and make these videos for 40 more years. God bless you.

An absolute classic!

Have you reviewed a Tisas 1911A Tanker 45? Just wondered what you thought of it. Love your channel. Keep up the good work.

Seems like Sootch missed his morning cup of coffee… mixing up Series 70 and Series 80, plus on a 1911 the safety-lever is the thumbrest. That cutout in the grip panel is meant to make the mag release more easy to reach.

I find the G10 grips on the 1911 Competition too thick and far too aggressive. However, replacing the grips with traditional rosewood grips turned this gun into my favorite 1911. Feels great. Handles great. Almost zero recoil.

@LIONTAMER3D

5 ай бұрын

Yeah, I have large hands & the g10 grips feel not just too large, but too rounded

my all time favorite gun

I have the Competition in 9mm. Great gun. I had to tune the extractor and ejector to get it working 100%. Good review brother.

@tomaskey6844

Жыл бұрын

What did you do and what was the issue? I’m guessing some grinding and polishing?

@retiredafce3373

Жыл бұрын

@@tomaskey6844 the extractor needed to have tension added and the ejector needed to be shortened a bit and the end re contoured. Other than that nothing else.

@charlesfragoso3932

Жыл бұрын

​@retiredafce3373 but why? I have it chambered in 45acp and it runs just fine out of the box.

@retiredafce3373

Жыл бұрын

@@charlesfragoso3932 I had problems with brass in the face and reliability.

@TheGrandHistorians

9 ай бұрын

make a video about it.

I love the simplicity of this and the fact they went back to the series 70 platform for this. Which is the main reason why I haven't bought a colt. Don't like the series 80. If this was marketed in California I'd totally buy.

Best friend has two Series 70's Gold Cups....He's in love with that logo...

Oh man, your buddy put an idiot scratch on that beautiful pistol. 😭

Well done, Ty.

I’ve put 250 rounds through my new ccw Tisas B45r 5 inch in 45 auto. You can buy grip tape cut for the front strap for $5 on Amazon. It makes a great deal of difference in the overall feel. Tripp Research Cobra mags are the only mags I will buy because the mag release cut on the mag is lower than other mags so the rounds are higher up on the feed ramp which is why the jhp work every time. The rounds are angled higher as well.

Sootch is the man

The 1911 form always looks good no matter how old the gun is. It’s like a classic Porsche.

Dang looks Dry as the Desert in there!! My Father gave me his Colt 1911 from WWII. Gave it to me in 1971, showed me how to clean an lube it. A little drop a oil here an there an grease on the rails. I use Mobil 1 Synthetic Grease on the rails. A little dab el doya. Still runs like a Champ.

I learned to shoot the 1911A1 once the Marine Corps owned me in 78. I had shot a 1911 growing up, but once the professionals got me, it was night and day improvement. Once that gun imprints on your body and brain and the training is something you do not have to think about and the muscle memory is there, it is a hoot to shoot. People who complain about the recoil, they need to work out. Sure, I have a lot of modern pistols. However, nothing feels the same in my hand. Browning got it right.

Colt's are the only guns I've ever been offered more than I paid anytime I go shooting and that will not sell can you can always send these to Nighrhawk to have upgraded, I had front checkering done on my Delta Elite, they charged me $175.. with Colt you are truly on a different level

when I cleaned the burrs out of the series 80's cuts in my gold cups, they ran as smooth as series 70 pistols....

Unfortunately Colt DOESN'T make 1911's any longer. They contract out and rubber stamp it.

@Banshee365

2 жыл бұрын

Can you back that up?

@littlekingtrashmouth9219

2 жыл бұрын

I know they got bought out by CZ

@Banshee365

2 жыл бұрын

@@littlekingtrashmouth9219 This Joe fool doesn’t have a clue what he’s talking about.

@Provo647

2 жыл бұрын

They make them. I was visiting the,factory in 2016. They buy a rough forging locally and made the rest in the factory.

I just asked myself what I should do next. I guess Im watching another good video today ^^

This Colt 1911 is so sweet. Want one

Mythical and beautiful weapon . A little hello from France 🇫🇷 🇫🇷 🇫🇷 🇫🇷 🇫🇷

I love Antiques Roadshow !

Thanks for the field strip, iwas wondering how the duel springs worked.

Reasonably priced and more accurate than most people can shoot.

@TheGrandHistorians

9 ай бұрын

try it in 9mm, cheap fun & even more accurate

I completely love this gun. I wonder how it compares to the Colt Gold Cup though.

Whats a beautiful gun Very good sir

my series 80 gold cups also had bad cuts in the front of the slide that would bind and cut up blue wilson recoil buffers, cleaned those out too. Best of all the gold cups were not overly tight in slide to frame fit. I've seen "high end" 1911 that were overly tight and were not reliable, I've run diamond magic compound in the rails of two so called high end guns that wouldn't run correctly, loosened them both up and they ran flawless after that....

Dude! How did you know?!? I've been looking for one of these for quite a few months now lol. Darn "supply shortages" lol. Also just noticed the sad rookie scratch on the frame from the slide lock.

Finally some .45 action! I am so sick and tired of 9mm this and 9mm that... Fuck that NaTzi round! We need more .45's!

@Zach-td5mb

2 жыл бұрын

9 offers the same ballistic capability with 30% more mag capacity at half the price to shoot.

An excellent promotional video....Greetings from Turkiye.

Colt is my favorite.

Can't believe he kept going on about it being a series 70! Also on a match barrel you should never turn the the barrel bushing while it's in battery. The reason being if it's truly a fitted match barrel and you turn the bushing while it's in battery you could scratch the barrel. Take out the slide lock pin and remove the slide and barrel assembly, remove the barrel and then turn and remove the bushing for cleaning / lube.

awesome video! what is your opinion on this vs springfield loaded? thx!

Amazing

I would love to shake John Browning’s hand. What a legend.

Now that's a 1911 I want!

Beautiful gun! Series 80 or not, with or without idiot scratches, with or without double guiderods... In place. 😉 Miss the famous Colt bluing though... I also hope that Colt survives and copes better in the future now that it has a new European owner with a more reality based business model.

I have the 9mm in stainless, awesome gun!

I like it thumbs up and shared. 😎👍

Great review , I watched this video , curious, because I review air rifles and pistols here in the uk 🇬🇧, and I have reviewed the Weihrauch hw45 , in the states believe it’s called the Beeman p1 , and apparently that air pistol is based on the colt , cheers shaneweightman

Great pistol, like mine , the same! Greets from Italy!

Makes me miss my 1991 A1 officer model and even my Mustang +2

Its very lovely pistol one day i will buy it

Hey, Sootch00, at 14:59 we can see the 80's series plunger. Just field striped my Tissa and SA and no plunger...Later in the video it shows on the box Series 80.

Good advertising: "Making 1911s since 1911."

Grip+trigger safety instead of thumb, full titanium alloy and double stack mags and night novak's.. Buttstock and grip readiness would make it suitable for more scenarios. 5.7 caliber would be super awesome for everyday carry

I love the 1911. They all fall to the .45 ball

@kingwiththeax6880

2 жыл бұрын

No, they don’t.

Nice finish and color.

is the finish easy to scratch looks realy cheap but a beauty gun

My son has this in my safe It hasn't been move but twice in 4 years

EXCELENTE VIDEO. MAS ALLA QUE NUNCA RESPNODES. SALUDOS DESDE ARGENTINA!!!

Luv it

I’m gonna get one. Love my Glocks but the Colt 1911 is special. I want the Ruger 1911 also but will get the Colt Competition first.

Nice looking grips

Should have just kept the Gold Cup going, and maybe make a few improvements. I have a Gold Cup that I purchased in 1985. I love that gun and it shoots just fine.

Man, i have to say, i was so disappointed when i got one of these in my hands. My buddy had me do a trigger job in his when his shoe came off the trigger bar, and the internals were crap (i replaced sear, disconnector, extractor, thumb safety, and put in and tuned a wilson flat trigger), plastic mainspring housing, alot of surface rust on the internals also, and finish on the black is terrible. The gun had around 200 rounds thru it, and i would absolutely positively never spend $1000+ on one of these. Id spend around the same money and buy a Dan Wesson...its 100x the gun that the colt "competition" is.

@bannedbycommieyoutube5time920

2 жыл бұрын

Most people will just pay for the name. The fact that they have the audacity to put a plastic mainspring housing on it, which is something overt that a layman could even notice as cheap is wild. On top of all the MIM parts you ran into and had to replace. I have two Colt pistols. A model 1908 in mint condition and a 1911 (not an A1 - never got updated, made just after the end of WWI) that was my grandfathers in WWII. I’m going to stick with those and shoot them occasionally or buy old for anything Colt firearms related.

@bertgardner6570

2 жыл бұрын

Colt quality is shit.

@toiletpaper5770

2 жыл бұрын

Makes me want one even more

@cohokid6936

Жыл бұрын

I hear you, but a Wesson is at least 60% more expensive. A different categoty IMO.

Got sa range officer elite with target sights. Got spring 2020 from bass bro shops, 700 on sale, my stimulus money. Love shooting that gun , have 10 mags. Looks like the colt u have.