VaiFanatic90 360 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Now that it's 2011, the official year of the M1911s 100th birthday, will Colt be releasing 100th anniversary editions that resemble the original M1911 (not the M1911A1)? For that matter, what other companies will might offer these? The last thing I want to see are M1911s with adjustable sights, beaver-tail safety's, etc., as those things weren't around 100 years ago. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
7N6Wolf 61 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 (edited) I don't really know a whole lot about what various companies offer regarding 1911 models, but I believe that Springfield Armory offers a model that is closer to earlier variants (no beaver tail, spur hammer, low-profile sights, etc.). I believe that this is their G.I. 45 model. Although it is not some anniversary model. I have been looking at some 1911's, but I will probably go for something that isn't like the earlier 1911 models. I am thinking of perhaps a Mil-Spec M1911A1 or a Loaded model from Springfield Armory. I just want something I can shoot well with; I don't want an anniversary model that would ultimately make a better investment than a shooter. *EDIT* Sorry about that; I was skimming through and I initially thought you stated that Colt would be making an anniversary model; I just now realized that you were asking if they would make such a model. My mistake. Although honestly, I don't see why anyone would not try to make an anniversary model of such a legendary pistol. Maybe such things will come out later in the year. Edited January 4, 2011 by 7N6Wolf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted January 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 I already have a Springfield GI 45. It's pretty much a modern-manufactured M1911A1. Unlike most, I like my 1911s plain. The speedbump sights are perfect for me, even at night. But seeing as it is the 100th anni of the 1911, I would like the chance to own an original style 1911, without having to look for one made in 1912-1920s, and paying $6000+ for one in near mint condition. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shandlanos 1,470 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 I already have a Springfield GI 45. It's pretty much a modern-manufactured M1911A1. Unlike most, I like my 1911s plain. The speedbump sights are perfect for me, even at night. But seeing as it is the 100th anni of the 1911, I would like the chance to own an original style 1911, without having to look for one made in 1912-1920s, and paying $6000+ for one in near mint condition. Colt released and marketed the pistol you are describing earlier this year. There was some sort of safety-related issue that resulted in them being recalled. I believe about 2000 of the pistols were sold. A friend has one, and it is a very nice-looking pistol - deep blued finish, pretty damn nice. I haven't fired it yet, but he's put 100 or so rounds through it. If you look hard enough you can probably still find someone with one to sell, but chances are it'll be over the $1k mark. I believe there is also an italian company selling a 1911 copy that is supposed to be very close to the original. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted January 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 I don't mean to sound foolish in any regard, but I don't have a single Colt 1911 in my possession, minus the two slides I have from my Ithaca and Remington Rand (both of which are now complete), so I'd like one from Colt. I looked for that one you described several months back, perhaps all the leads I was following were dead. But Colt should do right my J.M. Browning and release them again as a tribute. It's unfortunate that there was a safety issue, which is most likely why I never actually found any for sale. Did they try installing the series 80 system on these? I know they say it's good for preventing the firearm from going off if dropped, but I've handled 1911s for years now and I've never dropped any. As a matter of fact, I've never dropped any gun I've owned, nor have they fallen out of holsters, off tables, etc.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paprotective 362 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 You got to treat them harsher.. show them some discipline.. I agree though a Colt 1911-2011 model would be nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted January 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Haha, you funny guy, Al! In 1991, they released the M1991, and I was reading in several places about the possibility of a M2011, but I'm not sure what accouterments it will have, or if it'll be a bare-bones model the way I like it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vbrtrmn 167 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 (edited) Haha, you funny guy, Al! In 1991, they released the M1991, and I was reading in several places about the possibility of a M2011, but I'm not sure what accouterments it will have, or if it'll be a bare-bones model the way I like it. I bought an M1991 last year, great gun, just dropped it off at the smith for some adjustments... beaver tail, better hammer, trigger job, etc. Edited January 4, 2011 by vbrtrmn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Does the 1991 incorporate the series 80 safety? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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magsite20 1,664 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 One way I saw it put was the Swartz was a solution in search of a problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted January 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 One way I saw it put was the Swartz was a solution in search of a problem. I couldn't agree more. A lot of these 1911s coming out from a lot of different companies seem to have the Swartz safety, it sucks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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