Colt commander series 80 enhanced driver

Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. Colt sear spring ed brown hardcore series 80 extractor. Browse all new and used colt pistols 1911 series 80 for sale and buy with confidence from guns international. It was the first massproduced pistol with an aluminium alloy frame and the first colt pistol to be chambered in 9mm parabellum colt made several variations of the commander and offered it in. From 1970 on, the commander was referred to as the lightweight commander. This thing is an absolute nail driver completely gone through top to bottom by wheaton arms. Colt 1911 mk iv series 80 officers acp enhanced for sale, used. There was actually a series 70 combat elite with very few made just before the series 80s came out they were all blue guns as far as i know. I like my mid90s manufactured colt m1991a1 a series 80 that i removed the 80 bits from and basically converted back to 70 standard, a good ten years or more ago. In the 1990s, colt developed an enhanced series of 1911s. Enhanced hammer extended ambidextrous safety lock upswept beavertail grip safety.

Rare colt screwdrivers 2 stainless steel colt screw drivers fits python king. Enhanced models feature a skeleton hammer and a slide with slanted serrations and a sight rib. Manufacturers at brownells top rated supplier of firearm. Alas, by the time i discovered the joy of shooting this fine american cartridge, the xse lwt cdr was no longer in production and used offerings were nonexistent. In this instance however, all of colt s 1911pattern pistols incorporated the new design change so even the commander and officers acp pistols became known as series 80 guns. I personally would not recommend a 1911 as a persons first handgun. Like those guns, this one would be a formidable sidearm. Which 1911 pistol do you consider the best value for a first. Colt stainless steel pistol parts for sale in stock ebay. I didnt buy another one until the mid 90s and it is an excellent quality gun.

Colts xse commander lives up to its legacy officer. If you truly want to know how to read colt serial numbers then this article got. The springfield is a very good 1911 but the colt seems to be a better deal. The remington 1911 r1 is a semiautomatic pistol modeled after the classic colt 1911 which has served the us armed forces for over 100 years. The alterations needed to accommodate the front sight was the one thing that took the most amount of time. The sights on the new colt combat commander, like the rest of the new colt 1911 pistols, are genuine novak sights, and are quite good. It is an essence just a standard 1911, just modernized and more attractive. The newer production models have become more of a status symbol than a working mans gun. Upswept beavertail grip safety series 80 firing pin safety. The colt mk iv series 80 was first produced in 1983 to replace the series 70 and is notoriously known as the first 1911 to make major improvements to the design. Colt enhanced hammer gold cup series 70 80 fits colt factory kimber cz sw les. That 70 series colt remained in the stable until 1980 and, after a brief hiatus, was replaced by the 80 series variant that remained in production in one form or another until 1998 but has sadly.

Also known as the colt officers acp, the colt mark iv series 80 officers is a singleaction, semiautomatic, recoiloperated handgun chambered in 45 acp. Most likely, the series 80 wont need any work except for a couple of spring changes and a couple of good mags. During the nineties colt announced their enhanced series of m1911s. Let us know when you make your purchase and dont forget a range report. It was and still is the finest piece of mechanical anything that i own. Colt 1911 grips hand engraved gold plated w pony 45 cachas 38.

The darndest thing was in 80 and 81 there were meetings with colt about a competition version of the 70 series and lots of shouting. Dec 23, 2014 for many years my early 70s, colt combat commander in. Its the enhanced model, which gets you a few extras like the drop in style beavertail safety, the commander style hammer and a lowered and flared ejection port. Colt brings back the combat commander 1911 for 2017. The gold cup, mkiv series 80, m1991a1, and xse series have all included commander and lightweight commander models. Colt 1911 80 series mk iv combat commander firearms talk. Factory colt rear sight 1911 fits commander govt series 70 80. May 10, 2014 i have two of the remingtons and love them both even though i detest the series 80 type safety.

The nickel combat commander is reliable but the edge breaks are truly shitty. It started as a slightly neglected colt series 70 officers model. It seems i dont see many of the enhanced models around out. These were of course modified series 80 pistols, with several factory alterations. The ww1, gunsite, and series 70 pistols will be series 70 no firing pin safety and the defender is a series 90 a series 80, as far as you need to be concerned, and the rest are series 80. It just jumps into my hand when i want it, points exactly to where i am looking and never lets me down. For many years my early 70s, colt combat commander in. What is the value a 45 colt mk iv series 80 commander. Each recoil spring for colt pistols includes an extra power firing pin spring. Since the colt ownership of the design lapsed, everyone in the world wants to and is making a 1911. Colt said that means it was an enhanced model with undercut trigger guard, flat top slide, commander hammer, and lowered and flared ejection port. Product evaluation the colt competition series 1911 pistol.

I bought new and had the trigger pressure reduced but kept in service specifications by an ohp officergunsmith. For help identifying 1911 style guns, see 1911 gallery. One of the best, although relatively unknown oldschool gunsmiths did his magic with it. Colt pistols 1911 series 80 for sale guns international. Factory colt 1911 flat mainspring housing black series 70 80 commander gold cup. It is equipped with a series 80 style firing pin safety, and it is shipped in colt s current standard blue, clamshell pistol box. As with most of the 1911s that i have modified for my own use, i installed an ed brown grip safety and an ed brown tactical thumb safety. The colt xse series, which include the government, commander, and. It ended up with a radiused frametrigger area, enhanced beavertail grip safety, skeleton hammer, serrated top strap, bull barrel, beveled magwell, fresh bluing, night sights, and stag horn. How to field strip and reassemble a colt mk iv series 80 1911 by silvercore training. The 1991 combat commander is a regular production pistol in colt s lineup, not a custom shop item. I picked up this 80 series colt 1911 mk iv combat commander. What exactly is an enhanced series 80 hi all i have had a blued enhanced series 80 colt for years.

I never had a problem with it and i am not gonna knock it, was a good gun and a tack driver. This is a discussion on problems at colt s manufacturing within the handguns forums, part of the gun forum category. What is the value of a colt mk iv series 80 combat. Colt series 70 for 1911 newb gun and game the friendliest. Closeup of the scalloped vz grips, g10 double diamond grip these grips are virtually indestructible and give good purchase in all conditions. Colt 1911 80 series mk iv combat commander discussion in 1911 forum started by coalminer1980, apr 3, 20. But after shooting other 1911s i was missing the front strap checkering, night sights and a few other things. As soon as we shoot for pinks and i take your colt. Colt barrel bushing bright stainless steel 45acp sp573172 45acp bsts.

Recoil springs for colt commander series pistols are available in both conventional and variable power designs. The colt commander is a singleaction, semiautomatic, magazinefed, and recoiloperated handgun based on the john m. New to me colt mk iv series 80 lightweight commander. Incidentally, that is the same period colt came out with one of my least favorite guns ever, the double eagle. Question about the colt enhanced models 1911addicts the. Colts competition pistol out of the box, it is a solid pistol that runs right out of the box. Evolving from the legendary colt 1911, the commander is not a lot different from that. What is a 45 colt mk iv series 80 combat commander model series. Features a long solid aluminum trigger, flat mainspring housing and original style recoil system.

Please refer to our faq section for information on conventional vs. It occured to me the other day that i dont know that i have ever seen one like it at the shows or on the auction sites. Colt gold cup national match mark iv, series 80 enhanced with stainless steel. A great addition for any collector or avid shooter, features include half checkered and half smooth rosewood grips embossed with the colt logo, a colt upswept beavertail grip safety with palm swell, a colt single side tactical safety lock, a national match barrel, novak sights and other standard features of the xse series. The combat elite was actually the baby of lew sharpe when he was v. Colt dumping old series 80 new in the box guns on market. M1911 pistol series internet movie firearms database guns. What is a 45 colt mk iv series 80 combat commander model series fco7833 worth. Like the colt 1911, the remington 1911 is single action only, and has a grip safety and a manually operated thumb safety. Back in the early 1990s colt released their enhanced govt, commander, and officers acp line of pistol along with the 1991 line. The trigger, though, was swapped out for a dlask magnesium and titanium unit. Mar 16, 2016 colt combat commander 1911 initial opinion. Jul 08, 2017 the sig is now deadlier at 50 feet, and a tack driver at 15.

The rear of the frame where the grip safety fits is cut in a radius and enhanced pistols will come from the factory for the most part with a duckbill. I think that around 2010ish, colt offered the series 80 xse lightweight commander in. Colt has continued to build commander style pistols through its successive design permutations. With a few modest adjustments and tuning i cant help but say i love this gun. What are the serial nos of the mark iv combat commander enhanced model. Theres not much about the colt combat commander that would surprise you. Colt commander 45 apc series 70 vs 80 series post by castonia1.

With the previous paragraph in mind, it is important to know that from 1983 until 1988 the early government model and gold cup series 80 pistols used the series 70type. Reliability will get good mags of course is important to me,more so than an amazing trigger or being a tack. The thing is that none of the colt 1911 designs in the officer or commander frames received the collet bushing of the series 70. The evolution and development of the colt commander. Colt 1911 series 80 mark iv gold cup national match this gun is in used condition with pitting on two of the magazines and exposed steel see photos. Hawaii five0 2010 season 2 internet movie firearms. Ive not shot it, only field stripped, cleaned and oiled it, and put in fulllength guide rod to. Get the best deals on colt series 80 and upgrade your home workout gear with the largest online selection at. Seeing what kind of interest there is in my colt combat government mk iv series 80. Reliability is enhanced, as the springs are very positive in their function. I have owned,carried and shot my colt series 80 commander for many years.

Although my time with the combat commander was fairly limited at the range, i felt that the gun was very comfortable in the hands, and my hold on the pistol never felt unsteady in any form. Browse all new and used colt pistols 1911 series 80 for sale and buy with. The overall difference and confidence of aiming and seeing and acquiring my target is so greatly enhanced. The photos show it well and it appears near new unfired with minor handling wear only. An ithaca m1911a1 all originalall matching mfg 1943 about 90% and in great operating shape. Just got back from the range and it is a tack driver, very accurate right out of the box. Colt talo lightweight commander series 70 vs series 80. Included are two 22cal magiazines, two colt designed screw drivers, small allen wrench for.

With the good looks of a bbq gun and the heart of a fighter, the combat elite commander proves you dont have to. Sep 23, 2008 the colt compact is the bare bones parkerized version of the colt officers acp. Colt pistols commander for sale guns international. Details about rare colt screwdriver colt screw driver. Colt combat commander 1911 initial opinion youtube. I just picked up a government colt xse, the enhanced model. I was told this is an enhanced model with custom features angled slide. What are the serial nos of the mark iv combat commander enhanced. Budget would be about 850 max for base gun,and would upgrade sights grips etc later. I have a 1911 colt mkiv series 80 combat government. Colt combat government series 80 northwest firearms. Along the way, it got an unintentional melt treatment by someone who buffed and reblued it without realizing you had to keep the markings sharp.

What is a 45 colt mk iv series 80 combat commander model. Jun 02, 2019 it was a definite tac driver and so is the pt i am partial to the platform because its not plastic and can take a serious beating, not saying that plastic guns are junk or anything i own a lot of pistols and the pt is my go to carry gun and i always have hornday critical duty in mine or federal hydrashocks, i have friends with high end 1911s. Custom colt mk iv series 80 combat commander warpath. Cheap enough to be able to afford the enhanced models. By hunter elliott on september 20, 2015 in gun talk i see a lot of use and misuse of the terms series 70 and series 80 when talking about government model and commander pistols so i thought i would lay it out for you all. Colt model mk iv series 80 combat elite enhanced 1911. Yes, this handgun does have a trigger safety of the series 80 legacy, which is. It then spent several months with wayne novak before wayne novak was cool to have the full treatment. I failed in my first post to say the last thing in the serial number was an e. The enhanced models have a cut at the rear of the trigger guard on the bottom so that your shooting hand can sit higher on the grip frame. Colt commander 45 apc series 70 vs 80 series thearmory. New to me colt mk iv series 80 lightweight commander model. Apr 03, 2009 this horizontal carry rig is a slightly enhanced galco classic lite system for the glock 43.

Colt series 708090 discussion in 1911 forum started by mr. Ive got my remington r1 enhanced model up for sale or trade. Colt mark iv series 80 combat commander 9mm 4 14 inch satin nickel finish. After purchasing meprolight sights and having them installed on to my colt 1911 combat commander series 80 pistol. I have owned several colts, all were series 70 except one s 80 enhanced combat commander. The m15s increased muzzle blast and recoil are a small price to pay for what is hoped to be a personal weapon of last resort. The right side of the slide is marked combat commander model the left side of the slide is marked colt mk iv series 80 the exposed portion of the barrel is marked colt. Colt series 708090 firearms talk the community for. Jun 15, 2014 series 70 colt combat commander satin nickel finish with fixed low profile sights. In 1991 colt revamped their 1911 line by turning the basic government model into a.

Colt firearms, colt guns, colt pistols, revolvers, ri. Sep 24, 2010 colt series 70 freedom gunmy favorite slabside is a government model. I didnt have it out of the box 10 minutes when i took it to my gunsmith to have the trigger worked on and the ambisafety replaced with a single side safety. In the end, the colt 1991a1 series 80 was, to a degree, the last of the affordable colts. In 1983 the series 80 models were introduced with the new firing pin safety system, which guarded against an accidental discharge should a loaded pistol be dropped onto a hard surface. Colt has left behind the idea of being the everyday persons gun and has cashed in on being a collectorsprestige item.

Series 70 vs 80, the difference is more than you think. Colt installs a novak fiber optic front sight with a colt blue fiber. Rare colt screwdriver colt screw driver rampant colt fits. Colt offers the 1991 combat commander in blued and stainless steel finishes.

Colt mk iv series 80 combat goverment, why is it combat. Colt 1911 firing pin 9mm 38 super blue factory colt part series 80. Same as the enhanced but with a threaded barrel allowing for the attaching. Out colt model code as well since it contains lots of information about the gun. Series 80 refers to the series 80 firing pin safety, which is on other colts as well. Wilson combat highride beavertail grip safety dropin. Question about the colt enhanced models discussion in general 1911 talk started by medic15al, feb 2, 20. Browse a huge inventory of colt firearms for sale at cabela s, including the legendary colt. If you are in the market for a 10mm, this is an excellent choice.

My only gripe with colt was with their enhanced series of the late 80 s and early 90s. Colt designed their popular 1911 variant just like the original browning model but added a few small modifications. Used to be the only gun i carried until i added a kimber super carry pro. An outstanding custom colt mk iv series 80 combat commander. Colt mk iv series 80 price check discussion in 1911 forums started by bob469, mar 8, 2011. So what does the novice shooter need to know about this gun.