[DrCaleb]

2Cdo 2Cdo:

DrCaleb DrCaleb:

I've thought of adding the venerable 1911a to my target shooters for a long time. But looking at alternatives, you can get a stronger and lighter chassis, wider grip and double stack magazine, harder and more accurate barrel and all manner of aftermarket triggers, sights and suppressors - from other manufacturers.

So you can make a hybrid Colt 1911a that has nothing in it made by Colt. Which I think is why they haven't been doing so well.

True enough. Not a pistol guy but thinking of something like this.
http://www.colt.com/Catalog/BoltActionRifles.aspx

A very nice hunting rifle! I was looking at a Remington 700, very similarly equipped. If the Colt is cheaper, it might be a great deal!

http://www.remington.com/products/firea ... assis.aspx

But I don't rifle hunt enough anymore to justify it to myself.

[2Cdo]

DrCaleb DrCaleb:

2Cdo 2Cdo:

DrCaleb DrCaleb:

I've thought of adding the venerable 1911a to my target shooters for a long time. But looking at alternatives, you can get a stronger and lighter chassis, wider grip and double stack magazine, harder and more accurate barrel and all manner of aftermarket triggers, sights and suppressors - from other manufacturers.

So you can make a hybrid Colt 1911a that has nothing in it made by Colt. Which I think is why they haven't been doing so well.

True enough. Not a pistol guy but thinking of something like this.
http://www.colt.com/Catalog/BoltActionRifles.aspx

A very nice hunting rifle! I was looking at a Remington 700, very similarly equipped. If the Colt is cheaper, it might be a great deal!

http://www.remington.com/products/firea ... assis.aspx

But I don't rifle hunt enough anymore to justify it to myself.

Nice. I agree it it might come down to price if everything else is equal. I'd like to get a little hands on time to get a "feel" for each of them before a decision.