Tell me about... COLT New Agent

Evan-0-Matic · February 4, 2013, 09:49 PM

Thinking this might be the CCW for me... can't find a local seller, so i was hoping they're would be a few owners who carry and/ or shoot one on a regular basis?

I'm looking at both the 9mm and .45 options... So give me all the info you can! Thank ya'.

poortrader · February 4, 2013, 10:06 PM

A member had my club had one yesterday. It was chambered in 9mm and it was easy to shoot. I wasn't a fan of the channel sights, but it seemed like a nice carry pistol.

jglsprings · February 4, 2013, 11:06 PM

Have you shot a 45 in that small a package? I didn't like my Colt Officer's model.

I' m not against the Defender. I just believe in try before you buy.

Technosavant · February 4, 2013, 11:10 PM

I have a Sig Ultra in .45- same size as the New Agent. I've seen the Defender and New Agent. While I like shooting the Ultra, I'm really not a fan of the channel sights on the New Agent. I just don't think they're any better for rapid target acquisition and they sure look worse for target shooting, and all at a higher price than I paid for my Ultra.

Gotta say, I'm sure the gun shoots nicely, I just prefer actual sights of some kind.

michael t · February 5, 2013, 02:12 AM

I had a New Agent and Colt Defender . I could never get use the the gutter sight . Always shot low for me . I traded for a AR -15 about 3 mo ago. Iam glad I did. I would look at Defender Toss the ugly rubber grips and put on some nice wood .
I carry with 185gr Corbon DPX . Recoil isn't a problem .

loose_holster_dan · February 5, 2013, 07:56 AM

i had the defender as well. i even upgraded all the internals to wilson combat. still wasn't impressed. sold mine to my dad a couple weeks ago.

markj · February 5, 2013, 06:38 PM

I bought a new agent in 45 awhile back. Takes a bit of getting used to on them trench sites. Going from a full size to this and back makes for misses on paper till the technique comes back on the new agent. Is small tho and easy to carry.

February 4, 2013, 09:49 PM	#1
Evan-0-Matic Member Join Date: January 29, 2009 Posts: 84	Tell me about... COLT New Agent Thinking this might be the CCW for me... can't find a local seller, so i was hoping they're would be a few owners who carry and/ or shoot one on a regular basis? I'm looking at both the 9mm and .45 options... So give me all the info you can! Thank ya'.

February 4, 2013, 10:06 PM	#2
poortrader Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 483	A member had my club had one yesterday. It was chambered in 9mm and it was easy to shoot. I wasn't a fan of the channel sights, but it seemed like a nice carry pistol. __________________ Stupid People will Always be stupid. NRA Life Member

February 4, 2013, 11:06 PM	#3
jglsprings Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2009 Posts: 1,268	Have you shot a 45 in that small a package? I didn't like my Colt Officer's model. I' m not against the Defender. I just believe in try before you buy. __________________ An Internet forum is like having a friendly conversation over a drink at a local tavern. Some guy at the end of the bar always has to stand up and shout something that makes no sense at all.

February 4, 2013, 11:10 PM	#4
Technosavant Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO area Posts: 3,667	I have a Sig Ultra in .45- same size as the New Agent. I've seen the Defender and New Agent. While I like shooting the Ultra, I'm really not a fan of the channel sights on the New Agent. I just don't think they're any better for rapid target acquisition and they sure look worse for target shooting, and all at a higher price than I paid for my Ultra. Gotta say, I'm sure the gun shoots nicely, I just prefer actual sights of some kind. Last edited by Technosavant; February 5, 2013 at 12:10 PM. Reason: iPad induced misspellings

February 5, 2013, 02:12 AM	#5
michael t Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2004 Location: Out back Ky Posts: 3,356	I had a New Agent and Colt Defender . I could never get use the the gutter sight . Always shot low for me . I traded for a AR -15 about 3 mo ago. Iam glad I did. I would look at Defender Toss the ugly rubber grips and put on some nice wood . I carry with 185gr Corbon DPX . Recoil isn't a problem . __________________ Colt Defender ,Colt Mustang ,Dan Wesson CBOB, PPK/S, American Classic, Bersa Thunder 380 http://bersachat.comHome of Bersa American Classic new home www.americanclassic1911forum.com

February 5, 2013, 07:56 AM	#6
loose_holster_dan Senior Member Join Date: April 5, 2011 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 2,089	i had the defender as well. i even upgraded all the internals to wilson combat. still wasn't impressed. sold mine to my dad a couple weeks ago. __________________ Favorite range gun for the money - CZ 75B or STI Spartan V 9mm Go-to carry setup - Walther PPS or PPQ in FIST kydex holster 1AK Favorite .22LR - Browning Buckmark "A Sig is like a lightsaber - not as clumsy or random as a Glock."

February 5, 2013, 06:38 PM	#7
markj Senior Member Join Date: October 27, 2005 Location: Crescent Iowa Posts: 2,837	I bought a new agent in 45 awhile back. Takes a bit of getting used to on them trench sites. Going from a full size to this and back makes for misses on paper till the technique comes back on the new agent. Is small tho and easy to carry.