Sorry I can't speak to that exact model, but I did buy a NIB, Colt Competition 9mm last summer and I love it. Every part is beautifully finished and it runs like a Rolex. For my two cents I wouldn't hesitate to pick up your Colt.... if the price is right.
The only one I ever had that was close to that model was a stainless Officers ACP Colt. Never a stoppage. Carried it on the job at the old Teleconnect of Madison as their Director of Finance.
The boss was paranoid somebody would kill him for all of the hinky deals he did, but Madison did not have a CCW permit then.
So, my boss also made me the "Director of Security," and I got to carry a gun when no one else could.
I also was fond of the Detonics, because I could use garden variety Colt magazines.
Those little 1911's can be an absolute bear to get to run right. Horror stories abound. But two companies seem to have it figured out. Kimber and Colt. I'd say go for it, hard to pass up a deal on any 1911, and being a Colt purchased at a good price it'd be near impossible to lose money on it if you opted out later.
I have fired a couple, and the issue I found is that I did not like how the sights were regulated -- for me, they shot low even with the front sight covering the target.
On the other hand, one of my buddies carries one and loves it. I know it has been very reliable for him.
I bought the "New Colt Defender" back in November and it has been perfect. It's my every day carry. I say go for it.
The new model has a special "Carry cut" at the front of the slide.
I added the CT MS Laser Grips.
OK -- I'm down to the Colt Defender or the Kimber Ultra CDP II . The Kimber has night sights, the Colt doesn't. The Colt comes with 2 mags, the Kimber 1. They're about the same price. Both are NIB.
I know this is a Kimber forum, but which gets your vote?
I have a couple of Kimber Ultra CDP's in both 9mm and .45 and I love them both. I'm not a stranger to the Colt Defender I've shot it and like it and if you've got a smoking deal going for one I say go for it. If you like the gun and it fits you why not, I like Kimbers but that doesn't mean I won't buy or shoot another 1911.
Thanks, as usual guys. I’m going to see if I can land the Kimber. They’re in the same price neighborhood , so I’m gonna take a hard run at the Ultra CDP. There’s one in 9 and one in 45....decisions, decisions !
I have to vote for the one I carry which is the New Colt Defender lightweight and it does have a front glow site. I added Crimson Trace MS laser grips.
If you already have a pistol in .45 ACP, it might be fun to have a differing make and model in 9x19mm.
Here's a thought, I like to have a few 1911 frame pistols in various calibers. While it's never happened to a serious degree, there might be times when the sporting goods store you haunt is out of your favorite brand or there is a "steal-of-a-deal" price on 9x19mm ammunition.
I due have a fair amount of .45 ACP ammunition for my Kimber, but I keep several boxes of .380 ACP for my smaller frame 1911 style daily-carry.
Thanks to you and JC for that advice. I happens I also already have two of them! One for my Shield and one for my Lightweight Ruger SR1911 Commander. Another will be coming!
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