Just got the call. It will be in on tuesday. Anyone else out there have one? Likes dislikes?

I want one, but for the price decided to go with a used ed brown or wilson. Looking for a regular colt rail gun though.

Good luck with it. Heard there was a lot of quality control problems and that the rail was prone to breaking.

Too expensive...

 

 

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If this one is marked USMC, I'd grab it. It's my understanding that those for civilian sale will no longer be so marked. Instant collector item.

 

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Pizza Bob

I think this makes you a Coltoholic!

I like it. Love colt 1911s. But not at that price.

Only way I'd buy it is if I were a marine. It's basically a rail gun painted and with night sights I think. Nice gun though.

 

 

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I ordered two. Still waiting for that one. One to shoot one to collect. Youre right Bob. Ill let you touch it when i get it. White gloves only.

I really want one of these.  Awesome.  This and a Springfield TRP are my dream carry pieces.

Damn you lucky bastard. I wish I had the cash to get one of those and you're getting TWO!

Only way I'd buy it is if I were a marine. It's basically a rail gun painted and with night sights I think. Nice gun though.

 

 

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Nah they come out of the custom shop hence the price tag.

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Yes the marine does come from the custom shop

 

 

What are the differences between the two other than production numbers ?

 

 

colt marine

Novak® 3 Dot Night Sights

Enhanced Hammer

Ambidextrous Safety Lock

Long, Solid Aluminum Trigger

Flat, Serrated Mainspring Housing with Lanyard Loop

Desert Tan Cerakoted Stainless Steel Receiver and Slide

5” National Match® Barrel

MIL-STD-1913 Accessory Rail

 

 

colt rail

Novak® Low Mount Carry Sights with Dots

Enhanced Hammer

Extended Ambidextrous Safety Lock

Colt Upswept Beavertail Grip Safety

3-Hole Aluminum Trigger

Lowered and Flared Ejection Port

M1913 Picatinny Rail

5"National Match® Barrel

Front and Rear Slide Serrations

 

 

 

Other than the finish, grips w/ larger screws , night sights, lanyard, both have rails but the marine saya "MIL-STD-1913 Accessory Rail" Vs. the colt rail a M1913 Picatinny Rail

 

 

 

I can tell the differences by listing one to another. The m45 has dual recoil springs. That was missed. And some other stuff. I was asking if anyone has any experience with it. As. Likes dislikes. Comprende or not ? Wtf.

This is a message board. People tend to give their opinions on matters you post about.

They had one come in at OSA the other day and it lasted less than one day. Came through so fast, I blinked. Gone!

 

Went for over 3g.... Yeesh. Would have liked to see it just for kicks.

 

 

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i have a rail gun. its a pretty sweet shooter. mags are garbage tho and i haven't gotten around to buying any good ones yet so it remains a range toy.

I bought Wilson combat mags for my rail gun. Works great

I bought Wilson combat mags for my rail gun. Works great

....or McCormick.... Got a bunch on sale at Midway couple weeks ago...

 

 

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So I just called Colt because I wanted to know what the deal is exactly.

 

They said that the change is "and only is" it won't say whatever it said previously, Colt Marine Pistol? and have that NSN marking thing, it will have M45A1 on it and that is it.  (I am not sure how true it is I am just saying what Louis at Colt Customer Service just told me.)

 

 

He also told me I could get one simply by ordering from a Colt dealer, and I specifically asked, "Are they going to say "can't get them" or what?" and he says, they definitely are available and filling all orders, just a 6-8 month wait.  (and of course they're expensive).

 

TIFWIW.

I want one, but for the price decided to go with a used ed brown or wilson. Looking for a regular colt rail gun though.

 

Not worth the $$ imo. Id go to any of the semi custom builders for that money.

Not worth the $$ imo. Id go to any of the semi custom builders for that money.

The marine or the regular rail gun? I agree with you on the marine but a regular colt rail gun can be had for 1k. I want to compare it to the e series I recently bought. I like that all the controls are stainless vs black on the s&w.

 

An ed brown or wilson is also getting bought on this round of permits hopefully.

I've shot the e series guns. Not bad but they aren't really tight. Shoot well and better than j can if course.

I think its overpriced and underwhelming for what you get. And I am a 1911 collector.

You might be a 1911 collector. But are you a marine. Thats the difference. So from what i can read. No one out there has one.

The only downside is the finish, prone to chipping off, for me that would be a big downside to any gun with that.

The finish is cerakote. Prone to chipping. Hellooo. Yeah i guess it is. Its cerakote. Smack.