Colt 1911 .45 ACP (1991 Series 80)

[@hickok45]

OK, finally obtained your 1911; you may now remain in the country! :-) This Series '80 1991 is my favorite configuration, as ,other than the firing pin block, it harkens back to the original 1911 with the long trigger and flat mainspring housing. It feels the very best to me.

[@abigailvella1257]

I have a 1911 r1 and it's a good gun but the slide its geting a little scratched like a little line any idea for not letting it grow larger can I use some kind of grease or some heavy duty oil what u you suggest pls to stop the scratches from growing?

[@Matheus-mw4rm]

@@abigailvella1257 dont use to much hot loads mate , Just for ccw , or try to smoothly polish the slide and frame Just for run more free when you shoot , in last case Will you need to repair your slide or buy a New one

[@JonathanPerez-fp8rt]

I have a 1911 is not the best looking gun but I love it better than the 9mm

[@Gerardo-fk3gb]

it is amazing that a single-action sidearm that was produced over a 100 years is considered by many one of the few weapons of choice... and I LOVE the .45 acp!!!

[@bigbadfnmonkey]

Over a hundred years and counting, still the finest design for a fighting handgun ever!

[@kHeller181]

I recently bought a series 70 three weeks ago. And now I bought a series 80 today! Two grand gone just like that.....But, it was WELL worth it. I love both of them and would buy another if I could. COLT is KING

[@MrDip02]

thank you john browning for creating this amazing handgun

[@arcflashed]

Gotta tell you anyone who hasn't experienced this gun has missed out on the classic firearm of many generations. I've owned this same series 80 for almost 30 years. Still my favorite!! I still have the same Bianchi Lightning Grips I put on the gun in 1988. Many thousands of rounds and decades later this thing is still perfect.

[@Cossack7357]

Just purchased one. Incredible weapon. The "feel" is phenomenal.

[@affordableplumbing5852]

Best damn pistol ever produced, period. I have four of my own and other than my Ruger P85, this is pistol is my all time favorite despite it's single action. Like my father, I've carried one of these all over the world and it never laid down once whenever I needed it.

[@danhantheman]

great review, esp the silent part where you show everyone nice close-ups of the pistol. wish everyone else did this more often

[@hempster24]

My girlfriends uncle just gave one to her as a birthday gift. She had no idea what she had. I had to convince her how much of a badass gift it was. Absolutely gorgeous gun!

[@TheDcgj45]

This is my Favorite pistol in the world. I have had a few of these they are always well made and shot like crazy!! Amen my brother!

[@ditch7471]

I purchased the 01991 new in November, 2015. It was so beautiful, like yours, it took me six weeks before taking it out shooting! I didn't want to get it dirty. But I finally took it out and 600 rounds later, I love it. Not one single failure. Great shooter, and great looking hand gun.

[@hightension01]

My Father actually just handed Down a Series 80 Colt Combat Commander to me, it was his first pistol back in the 80's and he felt it should be my first as well. Its an amazing firearm, it feels like shooting a piece of American history. I plan on keeping and taking care of it until I have a son of my own to pass it on to. If you haven't had a chance to shoot a real Colt 1911 you're missing out.

[@twistedtaipan3862]

Don't sell it for hookers and blow in college or you'll hate yourself forever. Also don't tell anyone about it. I've never had anything stolen because nobody knows I have anything nice. Everyone I know thinks I just have a cheap Ruger 9mm.

[@jakeseibel3040]

TwisTed Taipan now youtube knows you have nice things lol

[@daviddimachki3258]

I just got my first pistol and it’s almost a Colt 1911 Combat Commander

[@michaeleaton6317]

ive never shot a gun before

[@matthewjackson9615]

I agree they shoot pretty good for a semi auto pistol. Rugged and reliable to boot.

[@stanfordcoffee]

WOW...This video is the definition of restraint. You have a new gun, a beautiful 1911 no less, with ammo, on your range, and you took it back indoors to give us some studio video without shooting it!. Amazing!

[@edlee1969]

This video review is one of the best, most carefully produced reviews by any individual owner. You, sir, certainly put a lot of thought and prep into staging the video and it shows. I really appreciated (and wondered how) you managed to film a sight picture shooting clip so stable (not a wobbly)! -Really quite amazing. I found your vid-review to learn more about the 1991-Government Model. Thank you very much for your work & efforts to produce a very informative and entertaining video. Thumbs Up!!!

[@HappyDog1970]

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[@ShoreDude105]

Glad to hear you got a 1911 and better yet, it's a Colt. A true Classic American Handgun that no gun collection should be without.

[@bobyluppo]

I just got the very same one over the weekend, it is absolutely gorgeous!!!! Absolutely love it.

[@victorherrera8750]

Really is a good looking gun.

[@PaxLacuna]

I literally started tearing up during the video, the 1911 is definitely the most beautiful handgun I have ever seen.

[@ItaliArmi]

Very beautiful pistol, i have the same 1911, bought today. greetings from Italy... Andrea...

[@EverythingisFire]

Being a firearm owner for about 3 months now, I know a collection isn't complete without a 1911 :) I'll definitely have at least one in my safe, beautiful guns.

[@paule799]

I like your review style, very straightforward and informative. NO B.S. THX.

[@frankward67]

Dang it MAN!!! Your buddy Hickok45 has already caused me to drop some serious coin on numerous guns. I'm a huge 1911 fan and I have several of them but there is ALWAYS room for one more, perhaps I will add a Colt to the mix. I think it is the most awesome handgun ever and so so much history behind the gun. Great video.......Give thanks to JMB. :)

[@hurtus86]

Nothing like a blued steel wood gripped 1911 !!!

[@jsnclbrn]

hurtus86 I have one of these 1911 80 series gov models. I love the gun. I dislike the blued finish. Fingerprints, oxidation and smudges are all too common. Wish it was all stainless

[@LukeColt]

Thanks for your great video, I am absolute Colt fan and love 1911's. I have a Stainless XSE and I absolutely adore it. In the 2 years I have owned it ZERO malfunctions and it gets regular use. I love a good 1911 video and after watching both yours and Hickoks I'm certainly considering a traditional looking 1991A1. Keep up the great work

[@harrycallahan692]

A man cannot own enough 1911's.

[@vincef5832]

I bought a pair of 1991 A1 colts in the 90's. Both have not had a malfunction and shoot good. I love them. After 1500 rounds through each of them they still work great!

[@Johnpatrickleeds9]

well ahead of its time.

[@richardramos141]

Well said mate

[@jebbroham1776]

Not in terms of field stripping though. Every .45 I've ever owned has been an absolute BITCH to strip due to the strong compression force required to remove the recoil spring.

[@fhpd350]

My favorite weapon of all time. I've owned Kimbers, Springfields, Colts and Sig 1911's. Ofcourse the Colt is my favorite and only 1911 I currently own, in an enhanced stainless Series 80 Goverment model. I do want a blued 1991AI version as in this video. Nice scale of the flattened 230 grain slugs next to the 1964 silver nickel. Nice touch. Take care.

[@52memor]

The long distance shots are formidable. !!!!!

[@MrSMQ7380]

I have the exact same colt 1911, but the 70 series. Only difference. But I have never had anything but flawlessness. God I love my Colt 1911. Colt's bluing is the best I have ever seen by far. It's a beautiful firearm, nice video man.

[@forgemaster12]

Beautiful and deadly, my favorite words.

[@IamBoomy2k]

I absolutely love the gun it's so fun to shoot.

[@TheOldGunsmith58]

forgemaster12 depends on if your talking about guns or women.

[@Dank_Dank]

+TheOldGunsmith58 damn...

[@newyorkairsoft]

I got the Colt Commander 4.25 as my very first gun. 1911 is just one of the most beautiful gun ever. I grew up in a none gun culture parts of the country, so to speak, and I am in love with the 1911.

[@xxlinkman456xx]

That gun has a reliable frame design that is unlikely to jam!

[@ismaelR_C172]

dude great video I would say the best .45 1911 colt series 80 video I've seen so far. That is my favorite gun.

[@ericandcolleen]

Just ordered the same pistol should be at my FFL in a few days. This is my first 45 acp and 1911 so looking forward to hitting the range!

[@lonniemartinez9765]

Had mine since 1991. No intention of getting rid of it but have two buyers waiting in the background. Fantastically accurate.

[@tjd4600]

nice gun and demonstration

[@Roburt0529]

Albeit I am a loyal Springfield Armory 1911fan, this is an outstanding presentation of the Colt product! Well done, Sir! As always, I enjoy your videos and use your opinions as a part of my decision making process regarding guns and ammo purchases. Thank you, Sir!

[@Particular_case6601]

When I turn 21 I can buy a pistol. Definitely gonna be a 1911. Yes I live in California.

[@rudygarcia2621]

You cant have one cal roster

[@giovanniramirez3856]

Same

[@dontony51]

Yes your can calif..colt, wilson, night hawk, others..

[@theKGB65]

Depending on the angle, your 1911 looks like a blued finish, I was mortified when I saw the opening scene where it looks black because I had already sent a congratulations on your beautiful new stainless Colt. Thought you'd think (find out) I was nuts or something. What a relief when you picked it up and the sunlight glinting off that slide almost burned a hole through my computer screen.

[@coltonduckworth5104]

I'm named after the colt

[@safria5843]

Was it Worth it?

[@TheLilrichard123]

45th like

[@imbaroud5273]

yeah man, just like the like on you comment

[@mrabrasive51]

Me..sandpaper!😂

[@policeemu1887]

69th Like

[@Chrondo702a]

I have a pre 2001 M1991A1 Combat Commander and I love it! My favorite gun for sure!

[@jaydee5156]

Next one on my list. I debated between Series 70 and Series 80 and have settled on the 1991. For those that don't know, it can't be a Series 70 or Series 80 unless it's a Colt and No, vintage WWI and WWII Colts were not Series 70. I prefer the flat mainspring housing and longer trigger of the 1991 over the Series 70 Colt. I won't be modifying the gun. No trigger job or anything. The trigger is fine like it is. It won't be used in competition, so now magwell, no beavertail, no new sights. It's a nice homage to the 1911 and the 1911A1, with what I consider to be the best features of both. I like the ever so slightly improvement of the sights with the addition of white dots. I have a number of other 1911s, from .22 to 10mm, but my heart keeps telling me I need a Colt to make the collection respectable.

[@barrywatson3218]

+Jay Dee Love mine just the way it is as well.

[@robertsr.249]

@Jay Dee series 70 ‘s in good shape bring a substantial price , I paid 600.00 for my series 70 combat commander .45 , about 10 years ago , I’ve seen the same thing going for 1200.00 my series 70 commander in .38 super (satin nickel ) is bringing more than that . They are all getting harder to find and more expensive

[@kensanity178]

Just bought my first gun last week. I went to a gun store looking for a 9mm Sig 226X5. They didnt have one. My eye went straight at a Government Colt 45 1911XSE. As soon as that thing went into my hand I had to have it. Its heavy, but What A Gun!

[@chadfutral97]

Beautiful gun. I don't have the real gun, I have the airsoft M1911, but its really reliable in the field.

[@robertelmore3616]

What field? :/

[@robertelmore3616]

Lol. I know. I love when the Airsoft tards go spewing opinions about real guns without any experience.

[@stevil1300x]

Robert Elmore Well it isn't really a field, it's more of a meadow. Ok, ok - it isn't a meadow, it my Mom's back yard. (But someone said the saw some fire ants nearby. Trust me it isn't easy out there in the Airso.....I mean milsim world!)

[@LostMyMojo100]

Hey buddy, the 1911 IS a beauty... and kudos to you for enjoying firearms... don't let these guys bust your balls!

[@drivernephi170]

Robert Elmore Would you rather kids nowadays playing with makeup and dolls?

[@Amiskone]

Love it when you can occasionally see a glimpse of the bullet before it hits the target.

[@killerkidcw735]

where did u get the 1911? Can u please responed to me Thanks

[@tnoutdoors9]

+Caleb Webb From a Tennessee dealer in 2011.

[@killerkidcw735]

Thanks

[@shasha1873]

+tnoutdoors9 You must have a time machine. That thing looks Brand New. Nice camera angles by the way.

[@jasonfrancois2460]

+tnoutdoors9 that weapon is sooo pretty you need a tuxedo or a suit when ever you take her out on a conceal carry date lol

[@MariaGarcia-px2gw]

Hu

[@jimcollins2466]

Well Done! The 45 is my favorite handgun.

[@justinbailey1756]

You do realize a series 80 1911, carried cocked and locked, is mechanically the most safe firearm there is; to the point it could easily be considered too safe?

[@ShadowVR30]

The most funny thing about this is that I was the 1,911th viewer haha. Looks like a awesome pistol. I never really liked the styling of 1911's at first but they have began to grow on me over the years.

[@ditto1958]

Wow, that's a purdy gun.

[@mopioline65]

this has been the best weapon i have ever owned, grandpa gave it to me when he sold his collection. I own a S&W 686 plus and a glock 21, but nothing compares to this handgun. great american reliability

[@belial8799]

Cal.45 es la chingona aquí en Culiacán

[@RobertoGonzalez-my8um]

belial8799. no que era la 38

[@ldgrey1963]

Congratulations on the Colt 1911 purchase. I have a Hybrid Para P14/Colt Series 80 SS slide, a lightweight commander and a Ruger SR1911 for my 1911 collection. In my opinion the 1911 is one of the finest sidearms ever introduced to the world. The platform is enjoying it's first centiennial with no conceivable demise. I have other fine examples of firearms but, the 1911 holds a special interest for me. I plan to look for an older example of this fine sidearm as the 1911 holds alot of history.

[@b5411101476]

sexiest pistol of the world

[@johnmadow5331]

I moved from Stratford, CT and I brought Colt Government Series 70 and 80 and I love it. My first Colt was M-1911 - US military made in 1917 in cal .45 ACP. in excellent shape for $325.00 in 1986 and I love it since it can put a punch 0on human body when it hit and stopped them from killing you. My father brought a brand new one in 1951 in box with 2 extra magazine with instruction for $15.00. My former state has a lots of factory that made firearms and when I was unemployed in the early 1980 the state Unemployment office send all of unemployed engineers or factory workers to Colt FA. MFG, in Hartford for good pay job and I was one of them. Colt used has employee purchased program as well as Colt Custom Shops that can work on your guns such as trigger job while you wait in the car.I owned a lots of Colts both Automatic such as a real M-1911 - US ARMY ang Government Model both big letter and white out lines. The new gun laws in CT and East Coast States make colt to be out of business suas as Permit Fee went from $240.00 per 5 years to $600.00 as well as banned on assult rifle under state crime bills.

[@Trump145]

Thank you really enjoyed your video beautiful weapon, nice scenery wish I had property I could go out and shoot like you do thanks for sharing and the 1911 platform is my favorite handgun in all the world. I fell in love with it when I used to watch Starsky and Hutch as a child back in the 70s and of course Starsky carry the 45.

[@dekydoodoo]

That was probably the best & most comprehensive video I've seen - you kept excellent objectivity. Thank you

[@ab1274]

I can't believe an experienced shooter like yourself has not owned a 1911 until now. I've only been a firearms owner for 7 months and I already have 2 of them. Anyways welcome to the club. The takedown and cleaning is tedious compared to a Glock, but other than that you will love it. Congrats!

[@hammerdrop30]

I just bought the same gun today. It's the first time i've owned a Colt 1911 or 1991 pistol since about 1994. I've had a few Springfield, ATI, Auto Ordnance and Rock Island's since then, because I didn't want to shell out the extra money for the Colt. But, I gave in and got one.

[@ericmiller3098]

Purchased in '91. 1991A1 .45 ACP. Colt. Hard chromed, grips, trigger, bushing and spring replaced. Beautiful and a shooter.

[@sdg1970]

Absolutely beautiful - the best hand gun ever!! I am in the UK, so you can appreciate my interest. We (I) had the privelige of hand gun shooting robbed from us in 1996 after Dunblane. Prior to that I was a happy 1911 owner. Now I just make do with my Bruni Colt Government Blank Firer (and even that is Illegal here in the UK, to resell; though I have had it since 1989)

[@MrGunman11]

Nice you could see the bullets fly off to the side after they hit the target. Earlier this year I bought my first handgun an FNP 45 tactical, after I purchased it I realized it was the 100 year anniversary of the 1911, the tacticalness got me over history lol.

[@sertantopuzoglu7209]

What a beatiful weapon! Today's 1911's looks cool with all the tactical stuff but this one is on another place. Feels like a real 1911. It's a classic, Hard to beat a classic.

[@bobaroosa]

I have owned an Identical weapon for 4 years now, and the accuracy is as outstanding as the finish.

[@JLo45LC]

I recently bought that same model Colt pistol and she's beautiful! Thanks for posting this video. It's good to see her in action.

[@markstengel7680]

I watched this few years back. Enjoyed again. Fine Presentation and range work. 🔫👍

[@frankbutta9344]

My wife and I have two 1911 pistols: Ruger SR1911 and a Springfield Range Officer. They are by far our favorite pistols, and while my wife has mixed results with our many M&P's, she's absolutely dead on with a 1911.

[@iamnitrox]

This is the video that made me fall in love with this. I'm about to finally order one of these

[@Sonnedude]

I just got mine about a week ago. I haven't shot it yet but it's the most beautiful gun I've ever owned

[@solidseung]

The blueing is beautiful on that Colt. I'm glad that you got a 1911 and your recoil control is very good also, sir! You know that 1911s are my favorite pistols. Long live the .45 ACP.

[@gatorbait51]

I have a 33 year old Series 70 .38 Super,just love it..A great pistol all around.. I have always loved the 1911,even though my XDS is a .45 and weighs less with 7+1 than my 1911 empty. Enjoy your 1911. I may get another one of these days

[@skip192]

It took you long enough, now you have a pistol and a half. Have a great day. :) Sorry to see you go, always enjoyed your presentations and will miss them. Go with God.

[@BrianMcKinny]

Damn, dude! You're doing quite the Hickok45 impression with the long shots with that .45 Gov't model! Sweet shooting! Great video as always. :)

[@mcrafton89]

I had one years ago and sold it,I wish i still had it great gun I now might try to find another. Thanks for your time,good review as always.

[@tiggerr42431]

Really good views in close up of the gun and really good shooting with a new one. I like the Glock 26 in 45 ACP. It is very good. I have not had the pleasure of shooting a Colt and I am glad you have a piece of history you can shoot that good.

[@MaximGhost]

100 years old and still rock'n

[@VinceVegas6]

Very nice overview of the Colt 1911. Thank you

[@bigviper64]

Great video, excellent camera work...I like the way you have shown the view as we look through the sights...Great for a newcomer like me..I still haven’t fired my Para Ordinance 7.45 yet

[@BrandoMcWilli]

Ok. So I got the same gun. The only difference is mine says "100 years of Service" vs. Series 80 on the right hand side of the slide. I just picked it up yesterday. Man it was "HARD" to find, but luckily, I was able to get one. Thanks again for a great review. Always liked your stuff.

[@MarkMorris-x7l]

I just purchased my springfield garrison 1911 45acp and im in love just took it to the range fire's like a champion

[@MarkoDaPrynce]

Thanks for the reply Shaurya. I am looking to get into the whole firearm hobby. I am looking to pick up a 1911 as my first hand gun.

[@Mr2ndAmendment]

Props on the iron sight view while shooting, I know that's not easy to do as I like to mess around with interesting camera angles on my vids too. Awesome pistol there, I may have to locate one when I get back from deployment. Thanks! -Mr. 2nd

[@noelbattaglia4424]

nono l elastonaute

[@vincehollaway]

The range officer at Action impact here in Southfield Michigan carries this same model. He swears by it. They actually have plenty of pistols in stock. This will definitely be my first 45 caliber pistol.

[@GilMKIIIHY35]

Great looking hand gun you have there. I'm looking to get a Commander myself. Thanks for this simple and to the point review.

[@douglasfulmer5483]

I love that two tone ish finish. Colt sure knows how to finish a gun.

[@jebbroham1776]

I had a Springfield A-1 Commander .45 that looked almost identical to the pistol pictured in the first shot of this video. Same grip, some lower. The only difference was mine was two toned with a brushed stainless steel slide. It was beautiful and decked out with crimson trace grips, lighting hole trigger 1 pound squeeze, and custom fluting on the the muzzle. I've had several .45's over the years, but the Springfield armory was without a doubt my favorite.

[@TheHiddenPart]

Man, that is some sweet steel. Congratulations on your purchase. It took you a bit to hear the Call, but you did follow it at last. For God talked to his disciple and called him John Moses, thus he can do no wrong.

[@danipombo]

Really pro video. Very nice. By far the best O1991 video review Iv'e seen.

[@Gmaker202]

Fantastic gun, congratulations and welcome to the 1911 family

[@pauldb707]

That is the origin of the species right there! Excellent review as always.

[@DanWebster]

74 shots 6 misses. You the man. I love to hear that sound.

[@WhatHavU]

I cant stop watching ur video. I've tried my buddies Colt m1991a1 1911 80 series and its smooth as butter. I stuck between buying this version or the Sig Sauer 1911r sss 45..

[@AWMISH19421945]

Buy the Colt. I have a series 80 myself and love it. Either way I reconmend getting a set of Magpul grips and if you get the colt swap out the polymer mainspring housing with a smith and alexander housing that is checkard 20 LPI.

[@pilotdon50]

Jonathan P I''d go with the 30LPI. sticks like velcro and doesn't cut.

[@MrPearlsareforever]

Respectful video of America's iconic pistol! Thank you.

[@Cherokie89]

It's pretty cool that you can see the big slow bullets flying through the air.

[@fjb4932]

Guess it depends whether they're flying towards you, or away from you. All about perspective... . . .

[@jonnelson6091]

As someone who also owns this gun, I find it amazing that hardly anyone talks about how this gun has horribly sharp edges. Like it will slice and dice your hand if you are not careful.

[@jvv1300]

Great vid, I subbed! Just got my first 1911 2 weeks ago, ATI Government Model, no frills. Fit and finish is awesome for the money. Action is tight and very smooth with minimum rattle. Felt much better than the Rock Island for the same price point. Can't wait to get a Colt Series 80 (or 70) in blue! If it ain't a Colt it's a copy!

[@MrAidanSherlock]

I used ot own one before the UK ban, between that and my HK P7 are my all time favorite pistol. Thanks for making the video.

[@mynameislegion7144]

Hellz yeah. I put some walnut grips with Colt medallions on mine, otherwise it looks just the same and it's beau-ti-ful. Those rosewood grips look a lot better in person than on video or in photos, by the way. An outstanding review, just as any other by tnoutdoors9.