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New Night Commander - Thumb safety issue
I was gonna post this regardless because I don't believe I've seen one yet in this sub. Overall I love the looks of this gun from the blued slide to the g10 grips. However, to be frank... the thumb safety is dog shit. Any other 1911 I've handled have a positive "on" an "off" tactile snap feeling. This one however, you feel a strong resistance half way up then mushy and gritty the rest of the way until it fully engages the slide. I feel like I need to visually check to make sure the safety is even engaged.
Video - https://imgur.com/a/FubSP4x
I've tried removing the safety, detent pins/spring and oiling all contact parts. No luck. Planning on calling Colt tomorrow to ask them about it. To me, something no one should experience on an $1100 pistol.
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Is this a Pre-War/Post-War .357 SAA cylinder?
Recently acquired a nice collection of mostly 2nd gen NOS spare parts...mainly cylinders and barrels. This cylinder stands out in particular. It's blued and unmarked except for a five-pointed star near the bushing. Throat measurements average .3575" and the cylinder height is 1.605". Graham/Kopec talk about Colt creating the star stamp to indicate higher tensile strength steel for cylinders around 1935 with the intro of the higher pressure .357 magnum round. He also talks about Colt's short post-WWII run of the last 1st gens ever using (among others) 50 leftover .357 cylinders from before the war. Anybody have any additional insight?
05:49 UTC
Colt Agent at LGS, opinions wanted, see comments for details
01:03 UTC
Best way to find out what this is worth?
18:08 UTC
Black marks on cylinder of my new frontier.
I have a 1991 saa new frontier that I purchased fairly recently. It’s in great shape but I’ve noticed this small black marks primarily on the cylinder but also on the barrel. They don’t appear to be carbon and nothing I’ve tried so far will get them off. Thinking it might be something with the finish? Any info would help thanks
20:14 UTC
Enjoying my Friday afternoon 🇺🇸
23:57 UTC
Series 70 Colt and a Smith Model 29-3
21:24 UTC
Rebate wait time
Checked up on my rebate from a Python. Status page gave a date of Dec 11. Does anyone know how long it usually takes to recieve? Has been saying "in process" for quite a while
06:17 UTC
Colt Python & her sis
20:53 UTC
Colt Cobra
Hello friends,
This is my first post here. I just received this pistol from my dad who received it from his uncle. The uncle was a policeman apparently and this was his personal firearm and probably is off duty one. But it was never fired. Thoughts on its worth ? .38 special btw.
16:21 UTC
Can the colt model 1892 take 38 special?
I read online that even though it was chambered for the 38 long colt cartridge that it could take 38 special as long as the load isn't too powerful
Is this true?
03:52 UTC
Where to find an antique model 1889, 1892, 1894, 1895 or 1896
Were could I find one in good working order?
I have been unable to find one at my local gun shows for a reasonable price
r/colt mods and reddit admin, this is not a sale or transaction
04:10 UTC
Somebody know what model this revolver is ? I know is not a colt sorry but i coudnt get help in other groups
22:03 UTC
9MM 1911 PROBLEMS
Ad the title says, I'm having an issue with my 9mm 1911 competition series having feed jams. I've tried several different brands of ammo and shot around 100 rds through it and continue to regularly have the round jam on the edge of the barrel. It seems apparent there's a lack of feed ramp/smoothness allowing the casing to hang on entry to the barrel. Has anyone else had this issue? What was the fix? Now my rant...I've called Colt 4 times now, although 1 was during their yearly winter shutdown. The 2nd time was first week of Jan and I actually got through to a guy who was supposed to email me an rma (which never came) so they could check it out. Now I've tried yesterday and today and had to leave msgs. Just frustrated, with the situation. So much so I've ordered a Kimber...
15:33 UTC
What am I looking at here?
15:11 UTC
Colt Revolver Rebate Closed?
I tried to submit my rebate last week, and the rebate site informed me that the promotion was closed. No terms were posted to the rebate submission site, so I was not informed of this unusually short rebate deadline. Keep in mind this was for orders up to 31 Dec. It took longer than 2 weeks for Sportsman's to even fill my order.
Is anyone else affected? Has anyone spoken to Colt customer service about this?
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