Thanks for watching and for commenting! It is a fantastic 1911 for the money. The only downside for me is that the thumb safety is not ambidextrous, since i am a lefty! Hope you get your pistol soon.
I've got the same Colt Comp Pistol, and I love it. I've got about 1100 rounds threw it now. I agree this thing runs like a timex it just keeps ticking and ticking. No problems of ftf, or ftf, and fte. Tight as well. Nice video
We are still very happy with the Colt Competition. They hadn't come out with the 38 Super yet when we bought ours, but we have a Tanfoglio Witness Elite Limited in 38 Super and it's a great cartridge. Thanks for watching our video, and for your kind comment!
Excellent review. One of the better ones on YT I have the Colt 1911 Govn. Competition on order with Bud's Gun Shop. You just convinced me that I made the right choice. P. S. Your son Luke has style.
Thanks for your very kind comments, and for watching our video! We love the Colt competition 1911. My only nit with it is that it isn't ambidextrous, and I am a lefty. Other than that, it shoots well and has had no issues with reliability. I hope you enjoy yours too!
I would have grown up left handed too if the Catholic nuns in elementary school didn't wack my left hand (hard. To the point of tears) with the metal end of a wooden ruler while I was writing my letters. "The sign of the Devil, James. Put your pencil in your right hand, and don't let me see you do that again." I always day dreamed of the nuns flying away in their habits.
When I was a kid there was a show called "the flying nun" with Sally Field, you can probably find it on CZcams. I am a surgeon by profession, and I am used to making due with right handed tools, since left-handed surgical instruments are generally not available at the hospitals where I operate, but it would sure be easier to be right handed! Incidentally, Latin for left is Sinistro, which is where the word sinister comes from - all of us evil lefties!
Are those the rounds that have that funny sound?? Didn't sound like a gun going off. I am looking @ the colt competition. Could be my first 1911 trim .45?!
I think the sound is funny because of the reverberation off the cinderblock walls. This range is very narrow and between two high walls, so it is like shooting inside a bathroom or subway station. I think, for the money, this is a great 1911, and it would be fine in either 38 super or 45 acp (like ours). Thanks for watching our video!
Luke uses the Colt for IDPA and shoots 100-150 rounds each match. We mostly use processed ammo from Ventura munitions which runs $60 for 250 rounds of 230 grain ball ammo - we are working on our 4th box. Also we shoot some HSM remanufactured 200 grain hollow points. The only ammo this gun won't cycle reliably is Black Hills semi wadcutter match ammo - otherwise it runs like a swiss watch!
VegasWestsideShooters, Is the Ventura ammo dirty? I purchased 500 rounds from LAX Ammunition for $159.99 (for the first time. Thought I'd try them out) and it turned out to be the dirtiest ammo I ever shot. I would hate to have the same problem with Ventura. Ditto for HSM.
I notice that during the range shooting the shooter is readjusting his grip after each Shot. I was wondering if its the Grip texture or ergonomics of the Colt or the over powering of the Feedback from the Pistol.
Probably just my amateur technique! The gun does have substantial recoil since it's a 45 cal but it is definitely manageable. I still highly recommend this 1911. Thanks for watching our video!
I looking at this pistol closely I'm due for a New 1911.. I wish the 2017 Gold Cup Trophy was available but not until mid summer is what one distributor has told me.
So far we have no complaints, and at $899 it was the best bargain for a 1911 with all the features this one has. The Remington R1 enhanced has similar features for about $100 less but I haven't shot that gun and I don't know anyone who has. I think the Gold Cup Trophy is significantly more expensive.
I bought my 45 in December of last year. I've put about 400 - 450 rounds of FMJ through it, no issues. I did change the mainspring housing to a V-Grip steel one from Wilson Combat (the factory one is plastic). Also the blue sight had to go. It was to dark to see even in good lighting. Other than that it's a great pistol!
I would say we are over 800 rounds at this point. We will do an updated video when we get to 1500 rounds, but so far we have had zero malfunctions with this gun. The only ammo it doesn't like so far is a semi-wadcutter from Black Hills ammo. It shoots JHP and FMJ without a hiccup. Thanks for watching our video!
Thanks for pointing out about the rear sight adjustment, i should have mentioned that in the video. When we are at the range, we don't insert the magazine or chamber a round until we are at the firing line, for safety reasons. We have taken a defensive pistol 2 day course where Luke used the Colt 1911, and he was taught to carry in condition one. Thanks for your comments, and for watching our video!
hey my friend good video I have the same pistol the 2015 model does not have the commander style Hammer the 2016 model has the commander style hammer it looks like you have the same model I do which is 2015 which does not have a commander size Hammer no disrespect I just thought I'd bring that up to you
Thank you, we are always appreciative of constructive comments, i will incorporate that into my next update. Thank you for taking the time to comment, and for watching our video!
I'm not sure, but we had the fiber optic front sight break recently, I called Colt, and they sent me a new one within 3 days, no charge, and no questions asked. Outstanding service in my book!
Awesome pistol! This is definitely on my wish list glad to hear it is reliable thanks for the review.
Thanks for watching and for commenting! It is a fantastic 1911 for the money. The only downside for me is that the thumb safety is not ambidextrous, since i am a lefty! Hope you get your pistol soon.
I've got the same Colt Comp Pistol, and I love it. I've got about 1100 rounds threw it now. I agree this thing runs like a timex it just keeps ticking and ticking. No problems of ftf, or ftf, and fte. Tight as well. Nice video
Thanks, and thanks for watching our video!
Cool - Thanks for showing.
Thanks for watching!
Awesome review man. I'm considering the 38 super myself. Thanks for the info!
We are still very happy with the Colt Competition. They hadn't come out with the 38 Super yet when we bought ours, but we have a Tanfoglio Witness Elite Limited in 38 Super and it's a great cartridge. Thanks for watching our video, and for your kind comment!
Colt Comp is awesome!
We have over 1000 rounds through it with zero issues! Great gun!
Excellent review. One of the better ones on YT I have the Colt 1911 Govn. Competition on order with Bud's Gun Shop. You just convinced me that I made the right choice. P. S. Your son Luke has style.
Thanks for your very kind comments, and for watching our video! We love the Colt competition 1911. My only nit with it is that it isn't ambidextrous, and I am a lefty. Other than that, it shoots well and has had no issues with reliability. I hope you enjoy yours too!
I would have grown up left handed too if the Catholic nuns in elementary school didn't wack my left hand (hard. To the point of tears) with the metal end of a wooden ruler while I was writing my letters. "The sign of the Devil, James. Put your pencil in your right hand, and don't let me see you do that again." I always day dreamed of the nuns flying away in their habits.
When I was a kid there was a show called "the flying nun" with Sally Field, you can probably find it on CZcams. I am a surgeon by profession, and I am used to making due with right handed tools, since left-handed surgical instruments are generally not available at the hospitals where I operate, but it would sure be easier to be right handed! Incidentally, Latin for left is Sinistro, which is where the word sinister comes from - all of us evil lefties!
Have one of these on order and can’t wait til it gets here
It's a great 1911. I only wish it was lefty friendly, which it isn't. It is accurate and reliable, great gun for the money!
VegasWestsideShooters I got mine in, now I just gotta make time to take it to the range.
Awesome, congrats! Hope you get out there soon!
My gunsmith talked into buying this over the Kimber. Nice gun!
We still love to shoot the Colt! We have had zero issues since day one, runs like a swiss watch, no regrets! Hope you enjoy yours too!
Love my 38 super and 45 competition no problems are the best
We have had no problems with ours, thanks for watching our video!
Where I can buy this handgun 45 cal pistol in Manila and how much is the prize
Low vac no mount😜 great video!! Gotta tease
Thanks for watching, we are ok being teased!
Are those the rounds that have that funny sound?? Didn't sound like a gun going off. I am looking @ the colt competition. Could be my first 1911 trim .45?!
I think the sound is funny because of the reverberation off the cinderblock walls. This range is very narrow and between two high walls, so it is like shooting inside a bathroom or subway station. I think, for the money, this is a great 1911, and it would be fine in either 38 super or 45 acp (like ours). Thanks for watching our video!
700? Dang that's a lot of shooting!
Luke uses the Colt for IDPA and shoots 100-150 rounds each match. We mostly use processed ammo from Ventura munitions which runs $60 for 250 rounds of 230 grain ball ammo - we are working on our 4th box. Also we shoot some HSM remanufactured 200 grain hollow points. The only ammo this gun won't cycle reliably is Black Hills semi wadcutter match ammo - otherwise it runs like a swiss watch!
VegasWestsideShooters, Is the Ventura ammo dirty? I purchased 500 rounds from LAX Ammunition for $159.99 (for the first time. Thought I'd try them out) and it turned out to be the dirtiest ammo I ever shot. I would hate to have the same problem with Ventura. Ditto for HSM.
BTW, I forgot to mention that I subscribed. I'm looking forward to more fine reviews.
What 10 round mags will work with this pistol?
We use the ones from CMC - Chip McCormick Custom - so far they have run without a single failure or issue - thanks for watching our video!
I notice that during the range shooting the shooter is readjusting his grip after each Shot. I was wondering if its the Grip texture or ergonomics of the Colt or the over powering of the Feedback from the Pistol.
Probably just my amateur technique! The gun does have substantial recoil since it's a 45 cal but it is definitely manageable. I still highly recommend this 1911. Thanks for watching our video!
I looking at this pistol closely I'm due for a New 1911.. I wish the 2017 Gold Cup Trophy was available but not until mid summer is what one distributor has told me.
So far we have no complaints, and at $899 it was the best bargain for a 1911 with all the features this one has. The Remington R1 enhanced has similar features for about $100 less but I haven't shot that gun and I don't know anyone who has. I think the Gold Cup Trophy is significantly more expensive.
I bought my 45 in December of last year. I've put about 400 - 450 rounds of FMJ through it, no issues. I did change the mainspring housing to a V-Grip steel one from Wilson Combat (the factory one is plastic). Also the blue sight had to go. It was to dark to see even in good lighting. Other than that it's a great pistol!
I would say we are over 800 rounds at this point. We will do an updated video when we get to 1500 rounds, but so far we have had zero malfunctions with this gun. The only ammo it doesn't like so far is a semi-wadcutter from Black Hills ammo. It shoots JHP and FMJ without a hiccup. Thanks for watching our video!
Nice Video and nice gun. And please teach Luke to stand right on the floor as Basis for good shooting
dad does not have a very good stand himself, so how can he teach his son ?
People on the internet are punks
The rear sight is adjustable for windage AND ELEVATION.
Luke should be shooting from condition one, not empty chamber for training for defense.
Thanks for pointing out about the rear sight adjustment, i should have mentioned that in the video. When we are at the range, we don't insert the magazine or chamber a round until we are at the firing line, for safety reasons. We have taken a defensive pistol 2 day course where Luke used the Colt 1911, and he was taught to carry in condition one. Thanks for your comments, and for watching our video!
How’s the slide to frame for and slide to barrel fit after 800 rounds?
Still has a good fit, no rattle, still shoots great, we have over 1000 rounds through it, it runs like a swiss watch!
hey my friend good video I have the same pistol the 2015 model does not have the commander style Hammer the 2016 model has the commander style hammer it looks like you have the same model I do which is 2015 which does not have a commander size Hammer no disrespect I just thought I'd bring that up to you
Thank you, we are always appreciative of constructive comments, i will incorporate that into my next update. Thank you for taking the time to comment, and for watching our video!
VegasWestsideShooters you're welcome my friend
What is the warranty on Colt firearms?
I'm not sure, but we had the fiber optic front sight break recently, I called Colt, and they sent me a new one within 3 days, no charge, and no questions asked. Outstanding service in my book!
Is it as tight as a kimber?
Pretty close, but not so tight that it malfunctions. So far over 800 rounds, zero malfunctions!
perfectly said.
A “tight 1911” does not equate to a reliable 1911 🙄