[CLASS3NH]

Well guys
Yup, the "buy-it-now" bug bit me again. I picked up this Colt 90 Series 45ACP 3 inch BBL Defender today. Came with the box, 2 stainless 7 shot mags and paperwork. I paid $550.00 for it. I've seen them for a whole lot more in other places, so I figured it was a pretty good deal.
Gotta clean it up a little, but here's what it looked like before the strip down/cleanup process. :biggrin: I've got the extended slide stop and extended safety somewhere in my box of goodie parts. I'll put those on as well. :biggrin: Oh I added one more pic, just to let you see the "size factor" in the hand :biggrin:

 

[Euclidean]

Curse you and your envy inducing deal finding ways! :tongue:

That IS a good deal. I saw the same thing for $850 locally. Sold within a week.

 

[CLASS3NH]

Euc? have ever seen a 1905 Colt? I have one right here LOL......I'll send you a pic, but it's HUGE.....BTW 3 digit S/N LOL with engraving I just don't know how to upload such a huge file and place it on here :frown:

 

[HotGuns]

That is a good deal...

but...didnt we just have discussion about them short barrelled .45's ? I hope it works out for you. Be sure to shoot the heck out of it ansd then tell us how reliable it is...

 

[CLASS3NH]

That is a good deal...

but...didnt we just have discussion about them short barrelled .45's ? I hope it works out for you. Be sure to shoot the heck out of it ansd then tell us how reliable it is...

I remember that discussion we had. I know most of them are very fussy about what kins of diet we feed them. :biggrin: The deal was just a very good find, and I'm going to dress it up a bit, and got riight through it. I do have my Lightweight Combat Commander I purchased a few months ago, and I'd stake my life on it. (it came with TONS of custom goodies doen be the previous owner) But what the heck, where can ya find a Colt at a reasonable price? :biggrin: especially the Defender series or similar :biggrin:

 

[HotGuns]

You done good.

Just a matter of being in the right spot at the right time.

I carry a XSE stainless Combat Commander myself. Didnt do anything to it though...it came with all the goodies. Only government model I own that I havent "improved"... :biggrin:

 

[CLASS3NH]

I had the Defender on hold for a few days, where I make most of my deals. I'll probably try it out either Tomorrow night, or Tuesday night at the range. Will give a report on it :biggrin: I'll try several brands of ammo, with several bullet weights as well. :biggrin:

 

[Bud White]

SWWWEEETT what a excellent deal dang you are a lucky guy i wanna see the 1905 colt also. Wish i could run into deals like that

 

[CLASS3NH]

SWWWEEETT what a excellent deal dang you are a lucky guy i wanna see the 1905 colt also. Wish i could run into deals like that

Bud? send me your E mail addy and I'll send the pix of the 1905... the file is large, as it's a close up shot 2pics of each side......send me a PM and I'll send you my E Mail addy.I got the defender from the shop in maine ..

 

[QKShooter]

Hey Where Have I seen Those Pics Before

CLASS3 - You DO find the NICEST firearms. Kudos!
That 05 is SWEET! Rare!

 

[CLASS3NH]

CLASS3 - You DO find the NICEST firearms. Kudos!
That 05 is SWEET! Rare!

Naaaaaaaa...........just luck........LOL..... :biggrin: I can hardly wait to shoot the Defender though, even though it's a teenie weenie 3 incher LOL
I've had that 05 for a very long time... :biggrin:

 

[michael t]

Thats the Perfect pistol for CorBon new 160grDPX load. Made for compact 45's this is a non+P load. Mr S. Camp used a defender and clocKed 1080FPS Reports are 12to 13 in. In jello and .70 or better expansion.

 

[CLASS3NH]

Thats the Perfect pistol for CorBon new 160grDPX load. Made for compact 45's this is a non+P load. Mr S. Camp used a defender and clocKed 1080FPS Reports are 12to 13 in. In jello and .70 or better expansion.

Thanks for the good info Mike. I'll remember to try that stuff on this weapon :biggrin: