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Title: Colt gets contract for Marine's new .45
Post by: Dakotaranger on July 23, 2012, 06:41:48 AM

http://www.shootingwire.com/story/264958  I'd like to get one of these 1911's

Title: Re: Colt gets contract for Marine's new .45
Post by: santahog on July 23, 2012, 07:40:27 AM

I saw this last week. It did my heart good to see it, too.
It makes me wonder why not a double stack though. Weight, I guess?

Title: Re: Colt gets contract for Marine's new .45
Post by: Dakotaranger on July 23, 2012, 08:55:11 AM

It does make me wonder, but I'm not sure of the quality of double stack 1911 mags.  Besides if I were carrying in combat I'd rather have Wilson Mags (well, I use Wilson Mags but you know what I mean)

Title: Re: Colt gets contract for Marine's new .45
Post by: MikeBjerum on July 23, 2012, 09:43:44 AM

Quote from: santahog on July 23, 2012, 07:40:27 AM

I saw this last week. It did my heart good to see it, too.
It makes me wonder why not a double stack though. Weight, I guess?

1.  It is a proven 1911, so why mess with it;
2.  Weight shouldn't matter, because 100 rounds is 100 rounds whether in 12 magazines or nine magazines;
3.  Smaller grip size with single stack.

Title: Re: Colt gets contract for Marine's new .45
Post by: Big Frank on July 23, 2012, 01:06:32 PM

Springfield Armory was also a contender. I don't know if Colt beat them on quality or price, or something else. It's hard to imagine Colt being cheaper.

Title: Re: Colt gets contract for Marine's new .45
Post by: tombogan03884 on July 23, 2012, 01:14:27 PM

Colt had an in due to they're long previous relationship with both the military and the 1911.

Title: Re: Colt gets contract for Marine's new .45
Post by: bluesman001 on July 30, 2012, 01:43:45 PM

I first read this report here:
http://www.guns.com/marines-colt-rail-gun-1911-meusoc-pistol-rumor-9828.html

I much prefer the 1911 to the Beretta M9.  Unfortunately, this will only be for MarSOC and Force Recon and not all Marine units.  Ooh Rah.

Title: Re: Colt gets contract for Marine's new .45
Post by: TAB on July 30, 2012, 03:23:27 PM

Its a step in the right direction. 

Title: Re: Colt gets contract for Marine's new .45
Post by: fightingquaker13 on September 05, 2012, 07:51:25 PM

Quote from: bluesman001 on July 30, 2012, 01:43:45 PM

I first read this report here:
http://www.guns.com/marines-colt-rail-gun-1911-meusoc-pistol-rumor-9828.html

I much prefer the 1911 to the Beretta M9.  Unfortunately, this will only be for MarSOC and Force Recon and not all Marine units.  Ooh Rah.

Indeed. Frankly most of the guys who will  be issued one probably already have two at home they'd rather carry. I still prefer a Glock for capacity and eas of of maintainence, but I'd take a 1911 over an M9 anyday.
FQ13

Title: Re: Colt gets contract for Marine's new .45
Post by: steelhawk on September 06, 2012, 07:11:17 PM

That is a fine looking firearm.  Lots of stopping power needed for fanatical terrorists.