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While I don't normally post about all the firearm goodness I seem to pickup monthly, this one was worthy of a thread.
This new shooter is everything I need to work on my shooting skills with lower recoil and ammo cost. I even think my wife will enjoy this one as she is not warm and fuzzy when it comes to shooting a .45 or larger firearm.
I am excited about it for a few reasons. It's simple. All the old school stuff on the outside and no fancy this or that like my high dollar custom 1911's.
It is also 100% blued and black in finish. (even the barrel is blued) I hate silver colored parts on a blued or black pistol so this instantly was a win.
While I liked the factory grips, I wanted a more stealthy look and changed them out for a pair of Hogue black rubber ones.
It was a little dry in the box so after a good lube up I hit the range and blasted through 150 rounds with zero complaints or issues.
It shot well. Amazingly well actually. Very accurate and fairly smooth. For a 1000.00 production gun I don't think I could ask for more.
So if anyone is looking for a classic looking government model in 9mm, this is a great choice. In fact, 9mm 1911 style firearms have been great for me. I own a few 9mm 1911 style firearms and have had ZERO issues with them.
A few details...
Colt 01992 Government model Series 80 1911 Talo Exclusive, 9mm, 5 inch barrel, blued finish, white 3 dot sights, 2 nine round magazines, blue plastic box .
While its difficult to even tell because I made the pictures black and white, the first picture is with the factory grip and the other two with the black Hogue versions.
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This new shooter is everything I need to work on my shooting skills with lower recoil and ammo cost. I even think my wife will enjoy this one as she is not warm and fuzzy when it comes to shooting a .45 or larger firearm.
I am excited about it for a few reasons. It's simple. All the old school stuff on the outside and no fancy this or that like my high dollar custom 1911's.
It is also 100% blued and black in finish. (even the barrel is blued) I hate silver colored parts on a blued or black pistol so this instantly was a win.
While I liked the factory grips, I wanted a more stealthy look and changed them out for a pair of Hogue black rubber ones.
It was a little dry in the box so after a good lube up I hit the range and blasted through 150 rounds with zero complaints or issues.
It shot well. Amazingly well actually. Very accurate and fairly smooth. For a 1000.00 production gun I don't think I could ask for more.
So if anyone is looking for a classic looking government model in 9mm, this is a great choice. In fact, 9mm 1911 style firearms have been great for me. I own a few 9mm 1911 style firearms and have had ZERO issues with them.
A few details...
Colt 01992 Government model Series 80 1911 Talo Exclusive, 9mm, 5 inch barrel, blued finish, white 3 dot sights, 2 nine round magazines, blue plastic box .
While its difficult to even tell because I made the pictures black and white, the first picture is with the factory grip and the other two with the black Hogue versions.
