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11-15-2004, 03:10 PM
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For dsk: Why mid-war Colt 1911A1?
Hi dsk. I posted this question for you into an existing thread and then thought you may not see it there, so this is a new thread. In the other thread you said that you really like the mid-war Colt 1911A1s and I wanted your reasons why. I ask because I know of a 1944 production Colt, sn 1637XXX that is available and I don't want a "good thing" to get away. I am not a 'big' 1911 collector, but I like Colts. I have two representative pieces; a Colt 1911 and a Rem-Rand 1911A1 and don't know if I need another. I guess if the Colt 1911A1 was better than the Rem A1 I could sell the Rem. What is your feelings on this. Thanks.
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11-15-2004, 07:39 PM
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Hi Herb,
Collector interest notwithstanding, IMHO the mid-war (1943) Colts were the best of the breed for these reasons: 1. The later patridge-style sights were introduced. 2. The slide stop area was flame-hardened to reduce wear. 3. Milled, checkered parts were still being used throughout. The earlier pistols still used the puny U-notch rear sight, and the later pistols started using the stamped trigger and serrated parts. That being said, if you know of a 1944 for a good price definitely jump on it. 
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Try not to fall into the common trap of wanting to replace everything on your new 1911 just to make it "better". Know what you're changing out, and why. You may spend a lot of money fixing things that weren't broken to begin with. Shoot it for at least 500 rounds, then decide what you don't like and want improved. Vintage 1911's should NEVER be refinished or modified because it ruins any value they had as a collectible firearm.
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