1911 Bug bites again. Which one?

[C-dub]

There are three that interest me this time.
The CCU model is turning out to be the most difficult to find. I have found a place that has the Competition model and another that says the have the Classic model, but I haven't seen it in person yet. There's been much discussion on the 70 vs. 80 series trigger groups. I'm wondering if all the extra features of the CCU model make the series 80 trigger group not that big of a deal. Or is the simpler 70 series that much better? This will not be a serious competition gun and might only get used in local competition a few times. It'll be more of a heirloom/person acquisition. Since I already have my Trophy in stainless I want a black one, which is what I thought I would get first.

The CCU Government has a bunch of nice features, but a series 80 trigger group.
https://www.colt.com/detail-page/govern ... lk-5-81-ns


The Competition & Classic have the series 70 trigger group, but standard magwells.
https://www.colt.com/detail-page/1911-classic


I do kinda like the fiber optic front sight on the Competition model.
https://www.colt.com/detail-page/compet ... 5acp-bl-81

[Beiruty]

Does it have to be a Colt?

[C-dub]

Does it have to be a Colt?

Doesn’t have to be, but I do like them. I only have one so far and it is and has been a good one.

One place I went looking had a few RIA 1911’s and I might take a second look at those.

[C-dub]

Gotta say, I REALLY don't like Colt, and haven't for many years. The late 70s into the early 90s were horrible for their production guns. It's not that they couldn't produce a decent 1911, they just chose not to.

More recent offerings may be better, but IMHO, yuo'll pay more for the name than it's worth.

I get that, but I don’t have enough experience with enough manufacturers to have any that I don’t like. The only Colt 1911 I have has been totally reliable and a fantastic shooter.

[Beiruty]

Among other expensive 1911 pistols, I have

Para 1911 single stack , SS in 45 ACP
https://photos.app.goo.gl/1HGmSUMEXvUHFEaHA

RIA 1911 single stack, Creakote in 9mm
https://photos.app.goo.gl/EayHXJZBtmoWpWJj8

Both are excellent shooters. If you can tune a trigger or polish control surfaces they will only get better.
I recommend the Rem new 1911 (fab by Para) too.

[Beiruty]

Stating your max budget would help zeroing on your pistol. Also, Are you considering new only, or new/used would be ok?

[Zombified]

I voted for the CCU but would also recommend looking at Dan Wesson's. There are a few in the same price range as the CCU.

[C-dub]

Stating your max budget would help zeroing on your pistol. Also, Are you considering new only, or new/used would be ok?

I don’t really have a max budget. I have enough squirreled away to get the Classic or Competition right now and would need a couple more months maybe for the CCU. If I find something I want I’ll either get it or save until I can get it.

Never gave much thought to new vs. used. Lean towards new without ruling out used.

[DocV]

The Competition and Classic are both series 70s. I think they are about the same price. The obvious differences are grip safety, trigger profile, hammer, sights, etc are what I would concentrate on. My problem is I like all 1911 configurations.

[C-dub]

The Competition and Classic are both series 70s. I think they are about the same price. The obvious differences are grip safety, trigger profile, hammer, sights, etc are what I would concentrate on. My problem is I like all 1911 configurations.

And my problem is I like Colts. My dad liked Rugers, but mostly revolvers. People have their preferences for whatever reasons and that’s cool!

[Soccerdad1995]

I voted for the CCU but would also recommend looking at Dan Wesson's. There are a few in the same price range as the CCU.

I'd second this. To be fair I have limited experience with Colts having owned only a Colt Defender that was perfectly adequate, and a WW1 era gun that I've never actually shot.

But I absolutely love my Dan Wessons, and I don't see a huge difference between them and my Nighthawk Custom.

[Beiruty]

I suggest to find a Colt Gold Cup National Match 70 series from early 1980s.
There is a like new one with a presentation box on GB for 1500 was not sold for a while. Maybe worth 1200 or so


Here is an excellent one
Check out what I found on GunBroker.com!
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/843489419