Colt 1911 series 70 Old vs. New

[@smithn.wesson495]

You are 100 percent right about how the trigger is far superior on a Series 70 vs Series 80. I am a trigger snob, so both of my Colt 1911's are the solid, short-trigger Series 70. Once you shoot one, you will understand why.

[@TerryBenton]

That is almost will buy when I look at a 1911. Thanks for watching

[@GShileikis]

In 1974 I purchased a Colt Series70 MKIV and have never looked back. Out of the box she was a shooter and still is. I have since added five more 1911s from Ruger and Colt and shoot them all far better than most polymer pistols. JMHO

[@TerryBenton]

There is not another pistol made that shoots better tha. A 1911. Thank you for sharing. Hang on to that Colt!!!

[@petert8807]

Thanks for the great Colt vids!

[@TerryBenton]

Thank you for watching

[@totljag1]

All nice pistols , but that blueing on that 76 ❤️ 👍 and u just saved me a lot of headaches, now I know to buy one from 1976 or older ! Thanks a lot appreciate ur videos so much ! And that bushing I never knew about , u taught me something new thank u

[@TerryBenton]

Yes I know they started getting shotty in the late 70s. Usually the general rule of thumb is to look at the size of the roll marks. Larger ones will always look nicer. I do not own the small roll mark gold cup. I borrowed it literally for you to see the difference. They are still nice but just not quite as nice as the older ones

[@enricomandragona163]

I have a1984 MKIV 3.5" Colt Officers 45ACP series 80 and it has a bulled barrel blued and collet bushing. I removed the ring commander hammer for a Remington Rand wide spur hammer.

[@TerryBenton]

It is a bull barrel and has a barrel bushing? I would really be interested in seeing that

[@1TDECK]

Great channel. Can you tell us about the new Colt 1911 pistols? Their website doesn't have much detailed information on them. Are they all forged parts or a combination of forged, cast and mim? Overall fit and finish?

[@TerryBenton]

The frame and slides on the new ones are forged. Some internal parts are mim. What folks do not understand is that mim Parts are not always bad. They just hear the word mim and assume it is bad. The quality control and fit and finish to the new Colts are not up to the standard as the old ones are. The blue finish is not even close. They are not bad guns but they are not any better than a Springfield for example and you are paying for the name. I am a die hard Colt guy but they have gone down hill since 40 years ago. I hope this opinion helps. I have several videos on various colts

[@controlledchaos7808]

Did that '76 come with a flat mainspring housing? My '78 has a flat steel with a checkered rubber layer.

[@TerryBenton]

Yes. The gold cups came with a flat housing. The regular government model series 70 has an arched one

[@controlledchaos7808]

@@TerryBenton Thanks for the reply. Were the Gold Cup's all steel and serrated or checkered? I think the one on mine was made by pachmayr. It has a rubber checkered layer. Thanks again for your time.

[@enricomandragona163]

​@@TerryBentonand a serrated front strap

[@TerryBenton]

@enricomandragona163 all the gold cups were serrated on the front strap as far as I know

[@iconofsin5886]

I have a large roll mark Series 70 mounted to a Hardwick-made Essex Arms frame . On the right it just reads "Colt Competition" in small lettering. It came with a collet bushing, but I did some research and heard some scary things about them breaking or that once you take them off you ruin the tension or something as such, and replaced it with a 10-8 performance bushing. I also turned it back to the G.I. guide rod and plug configuration as well because I hated the two piece guide rod when disassembling. I still have the collet bushing as well because now I have a spare part. I will say maybe I was wrong to change it out. I did put a couple hundred rounds through her and nothing happened. I just dont know how old my slide is because it has large roll marks as mentioned, but the finish isn't mirror-like.

[@TerryBenton]

Probably mid 70s . That sounds like am interesting piece

[@jameswarrick9042]

I just love the gold cup national match triggers. They’re blend well with the look of the gun. Wish the new ones had that same trigger

[@TerryBenton]

I know. The new ones are not quite as nice as the older ones. Thank you for watching

[@eliasperez7347]

I own a 45 colt 70 series stain less satin steel that color changes silver to gold depending on sun light,that is limited edition,never been fired original box and it’s a beauty

[@TerryBenton]

Are you sure it is not satin nickel? Is it from the 1970?

[@alanmeyers3957]

Sounds like nickel.

[@TerryBenton]

@@alanmeyers3957 probably is

[@drewgraysonxoxopanda]

I just bought a Kimber LW(light weight) 1911 45 acp. I've been wanting a Colt 1911 Royal Blue classic next.

[@TerryBenton]

They are really nice. The Wiley Clapp is almost the exact gun as the one you want

[@drewgraysonxoxopanda]

Would the Wiley Clapp be a better option??

[@TerryBenton]

@@drewgraysonxoxopanda absolutely not. It was a limited run that you can barely find now and when you do the price is way to inflated

[@aarondalton2223]

How tightly is the slide fit to the frame on your old Gold Cup? Does the slide rattle at all?

[@TerryBenton]

There is no rattle on the gold cup. It is fit relatively tight.

[@aarondalton2223]

@@TerryBenton I bought a new one today and it has a little slide wiggle.

[@1628gary]

Interesting & informative comparison vid; thanks! BTW, I bought a NEW (N.O.S.) G.C. - N.M. Mk IV, 70 just last year. It was still in the factory blue-box, wrapped in the factory oily bag, with the trigger tag still attached to the trig guard! But unlike yours, mine has a 3-hole trigger, and rosewood (vs. walnut) grips. Obviously it's never been fired (outside the factory) awesome! 👍 But my point/question is: I thought my pistol (being a series 70) would've had the collet bushing, but it didn't. I was quite surprised by that, so I found a new collet bushing on-line and installed it. I can't say my group improved that much afterwards, but I'll still keep the collet bushing in the pistol as it's my understanding one should have been with it... correct? No 'Colt rattle' in my pistol, so I'm probably pretty lucky with that. So far, I only put 50 rds through it... 🤣

[@TerryBenton]

You have a new one. They have 3 hole triggers , no bushing and rosewood grips. Finish is not as nice. This GC is an older one. Thanks for watching

[@TerryBenton]

Watch this video. I made it just for you. It explains in depth a few things you questioned. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5yamXyiaLKKb8U

[@mstafford368]

Nice video! Thank you

[@TerryBenton]

@@mstafford368 thank you for watching

[@davidma6616]

Somebody get this man a clean bit of rag lol. Just kidding, great video. Very informative!

[@TerryBenton]

Thank you

[@totljag1]

How do u maintain the brightness on the bluing on ur 76 pistol ?

[@TerryBenton]

Clean, oil, and always wipe down with silicone cloth

[@enricomandragona163]

Eye class cloth with Windex very quickly or eye class cleaner

[@totljag1]

U seen the prices on the older ones lately ? Ouch 😢

[@TerryBenton]

Oh yes. There is a guy that just listed an old gold cup today locally online for $2k. He is not going to get it but he feels he must try

[@enricomandragona163]

Much better gun's for the money than a new one if it's not worn out!! No mim part's

[@DB2A7]

Great vid thanks

[@TerryBenton]

Thanks for watching

[@RTmadnesstoo]

I've never seen somebody disassemble a Series 70 without pushing the slide back a 1/2 inch to relieve the pressure on the collet before turning the bushing.

[@TerryBenton]

Lol. Well now you have

[@enricomandragona163]

It's not a double spring guide rod like a series 80!!

[@edwarddesoignie1194]

Nope not all new models included.

[@TerryBenton]

Series 90?

[@colinj5291]

Nice comparison but not 100% accurate. That 1976 model is a royal blue finish. The other two are just your standard blue. You would have to compare it to a newer Gold Cup or a 1911 Royal Blue Classic they offer now.

[@TerryBenton]

The new gold cups have the same finish as the modern one In This video. I have a friend that has one and I might be able to borrow it

[@colinj5291]

@@TerryBenton That would be cool to see them head to head.

[@Moman46250]

I have an 80 series that came with a collet bushing. It was made about 88. It was not very accurate.

[@TerryBenton]

I am sorry to hear that

[@Moman46250]

@@grayrider1865 - Yes it was. I bought it for bullseye matches. Couldn't keep it in the black at 50 yds from a bench.

[@enricomandragona163]

It's the shooter

[@markrozzel4913]

That is a janky barrel bushing.

[@TerryBenton]

It is a series 70 one