Decisions, Decisions

Bruces45 · September 27th, 2005, 07:50 PM

SA Champion Loaded w/novac night sites

OR

Colt Combat Commander XSE

Both are the same price (give or take a few bucks) I started out wanting a Commander lengh 1911, then I deff wanted a Colt, just for the name, the I saw this SA Champion Loaded with novac night sights, and this one is there and I can handle it(and it feels really good), but the Colt I would have to order, and wouldn't be getting the night sights, but I would be getting a Colt, like I started out wanting.
This is going to be a carry piece, so I want total reliability. Now I have a SA Mil-spec and it hasn't missed a beat yet, and on the other hand I have heard some bad things about Colt lately(more so than SA) Which way would yau'll go?

P95Carry · September 27th, 2005, 08:42 PM

If t'were me - I think the Springer would come first (before the Colt that is LOL).

Bruces45 · September 27th, 2005, 08:46 PM

Ya know I tell myself that the SA is proboly more reliable, but they both have a warrentee, and I could have the Colt tuned if it developes proiblems, When your a 1911 fan there is just something about owning (or even holding) a Colt 1911 that just gives you goose bumps.

Bud White · September 27th, 2005, 08:58 PM

P95Carry · September 27th, 2005, 08:58 PM

No goose bumps here Bruce - it is enough to be just holding a JMB design from some source - and main concern is whether it is gonna perform right - from day one - with no down time!!

Bumper · September 27th, 2005, 10:28 PM

I think Bud's right. Buy them both and you don't have to be faced with kicking yourself later if you change your mind.

Honestly, I think I would take the Colt, but not sure why.....

Bruces45 · September 28th, 2005, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Bud White

both

Not enough funds for that right now.

Bruces45 · September 28th, 2005, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bumper

Honestly, I think I would take the Colt, but not sure why.....

I know why, every 1911 fan knows why, I just needed to hear that from another 1911 guru

P95Carry · September 28th, 2005, 12:23 AM

Stay calm Bruce - do NOT let ''Coltitis'' overtake rationality

Bruces45 · September 28th, 2005, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P95Carry

Stay calm Bruce - do NOT let ''Coltitis'' overtake rationality

I can't help it, that little rampent colt symbol is a very powerfull thing. It makes a man do things he wouldn't normaly do.

September 27th, 2005, 07:50 PM	#1
Bruces45 Administrative Ban Join Date: May 2005 Location: Warrensburg, NY Posts: 1,550	Decisions, Decisions SA Champion Loaded w/novac night sites OR Colt Combat Commander XSE Both are the same price (give or take a few bucks) I started out wanting a Commander lengh 1911, then I deff wanted a Colt, just for the name, the I saw this SA Champion Loaded with novac night sights, and this one is there and I can handle it(and it feels really good), but the Colt I would have to order, and wouldn't be getting the night sights, but I would be getting a Colt, like I started out wanting. This is going to be a carry piece, so I want total reliability. Now I have a SA Mil-spec and it hasn't missed a beat yet, and on the other hand I have heard some bad things about Colt lately(more so than SA) Which way would yau'll go?

September 27th, 2005, 08:42 PM	#2
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,366	If t'were me - I think the Springer would come first (before the Colt that is LOL). __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

September 27th, 2005, 08:58 PM	#5
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,366	No goose bumps here Bruce - it is enough to be just holding a JMB design from some source - and main concern is whether it is gonna perform right - from day one - with no down time!! __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

September 27th, 2005, 10:28 PM	#6
Bumper Administrator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 14,045	I think Bud's right. Buy them both and you don't have to be faced with kicking yourself later if you change your mind. Honestly, I think I would take the Colt, but not sure why..... __________________ Bumper Administrator DefensiveCarry.com Forum Coimhéad fearg fhear na foighde; Beware the anger of a patient man.

September 28th, 2005, 12:23 AM	#9
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,366	Stay calm Bruce - do NOT let ''Coltitis'' overtake rationality __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

September 27th, 2005, 08:46 PM	#3
Bruces45 Administrative Ban Join Date: May 2005 Location: Warrensburg, NY Posts: 1,550	Ya know I tell myself that the SA is proboly more reliable, but they both have a warrentee, and I could have the Colt tuned if it developes proiblems, When your a 1911 fan there is just something about owning (or even holding) a Colt 1911 that just gives you goose bumps.

September 27th, 2005, 08:58 PM	#4
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