Colt 1911 Aficionado's - The Time is Almost Here...

Mr. 22 · August 22, 2009, 02:05 AM

Okay..., so I was just thinking... here it is 2009 almost 2010, and there ought to be some HUGE influx of Centennial Editions of the classic Colt 1911 in the works.

I haven't heard anything about this but I am sure there are more than a few manufacturers out there thinking about the big day, rubbing their grimy little hands together and I for one... can't wait to see what is in store for all of us aficionado's out there! I guess I better start saving my dollars now. Anybody heard anything about the big upcoming event or is this just all in my little pea brain? Maybe I should work for Colt or one of the many clone manufacturers out there.

Can't wait to see what the boys have on the drawing boards for the big Birthday Bash - The 100 Year Anniversary of the Colt 1911!!

J.Netto · August 22, 2009, 02:25 AM

I'm wondering too.

I've never been much of a collector. If I'm not going to shoot it and carry it, use it on a regular basis, I don't buy it. But I have to say, if there is some sort of 100 year anniversary super special awesome edition, I would probably be putting that one up in my safe.

It seems fitting, or right to make my first " collectible gun " A 100 year anniversary 1911, being that a 1911 is my favorite handgun of all time.

I wonder who all will make one? Colt for sure....I wonder how much it will cost

Mr. 22 · August 22, 2009, 02:33 AM

I'm thinking at least some drop dead gorgeous hand engraving (none of that laser engraving crap, etc.) and Gold inlays! Of course... on a classically - deeply blued and highly polished STEEL.

I'm with you... I like to shoot 'em also. Depending on cost, etc., it just maybe a shooter as well! Maybe one of the "Cheaper Editions"

Skan21 · August 22, 2009, 02:34 AM

I'd be surprised if Les Baer didn't make one. They make Thunder Ranch 1911's, so why not? Wilson too. Definitely Colt. Ruger should INTRODUCE one on the centennial. That's all I can think of that I would bet on. Well, the Ruger is just a hope, but the others should do something.

MEATSAW · August 22, 2009, 05:00 AM

Colt needs to make one for the centennial the same exact way and to the same exact specs as it did in 1911... and then sell it for the same price as it was in 1911!

Skan21 · August 22, 2009, 05:05 AM

^ If only..... I'd line up years in advance for that one.

safe cracker · August 22, 2009, 05:55 AM

same price....lol....i want 2....

tomgun · August 22, 2009, 06:03 AM

im sure thell re badge the PXT again

Dave T · August 22, 2009, 11:17 AM

Colt offers a 1918 WWI replica, which is a pretty basic 1911 like the first one. I'd sure rather have that than some fancied up "Commemorative" with a bunch of crap on the slide. Careful what you wish for, you may actually get it.

Dave

David the Gnome · August 22, 2009, 12:10 PM

I hope there will be a surge of remakes of the original 1911, preferably that don't cost $1,000+.

August 22, 2009, 02:05 AM	#1
Mr. 22 Junior Member Join Date: May 18, 2009 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 6	Colt 1911 Aficionado's - The Time is Almost Here... Okay..., so I was just thinking... here it is 2009 almost 2010, and there ought to be some HUGE influx of Centennial Editions of the classic Colt 1911 in the works. I haven't heard anything about this but I am sure there are more than a few manufacturers out there thinking about the big day, rubbing their grimy little hands together and I for one... can't wait to see what is in store for all of us aficionado's out there! I guess I better start saving my dollars now. Anybody heard anything about the big upcoming event or is this just all in my little pea brain? Maybe I should work for Colt or one of the many clone manufacturers out there. Can't wait to see what the boys have on the drawing boards for the big Birthday Bash - The 100 Year Anniversary of the Colt 1911!! __________________ God Created Man..., Col. Samuel Colt Made 'em Equal.

August 22, 2009, 02:33 AM	#3
Mr. 22 Junior Member Join Date: May 18, 2009 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 6	I'm thinking at least some drop dead gorgeous hand engraving (none of that laser engraving crap, etc.) and Gold inlays! Of course... on a classically - deeply blued and highly polished STEEL. I'm with you... I like to shoot 'em also. Depending on cost, etc., it just maybe a shooter as well! Maybe one of the "Cheaper Editions" __________________ God Created Man..., Col. Samuel Colt Made 'em Equal.

August 22, 2009, 02:34 AM	#4
Skan21 Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 463	I'd be surprised if Les Baer didn't make one. They make Thunder Ranch 1911's, so why not? Wilson too. Definitely Colt. Ruger should INTRODUCE one on the centennial. That's all I can think of that I would bet on. Well, the Ruger is just a hope, but the others should do something. __________________ "An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life."- Robert Heinlein Some of you guys need to trade in a few of those Safe Queens and see if you can get a good deal on a Sense of Humor.- Me

August 22, 2009, 05:00 AM	#5
MEATSAW Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2009 Location: Burnet, TX Posts: 727	Colt needs to make one for the centennial the same exact way and to the same exact specs as it did in 1911... and then sell it for the same price as it was in 1911! __________________ Veteran OEF (2002) and OIF1 (2003) - US Army Member of the Burnet Gun Fighters, Inc. and of course the NRA Oregon State University alum -- Go Beavs!

August 22, 2009, 05:05 AM	#6
Skan21 Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 463	^ If only..... I'd line up years in advance for that one. __________________ "An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life."- Robert Heinlein Some of you guys need to trade in a few of those Safe Queens and see if you can get a good deal on a Sense of Humor.- Me

August 22, 2009, 02:25 AM	#2
J.Netto Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2009 Location: Elizabethtown, KY Posts: 713	I'm wondering too. I've never been much of a collector. If I'm not going to shoot it and carry it, use it on a regular basis, I don't buy it. But I have to say, if there is some sort of 100 year anniversary super special awesome edition, I would probably be putting that one up in my safe. It seems fitting, or right to make my first " collectible gun " A 100 year anniversary 1911, being that a 1911 is my favorite handgun of all time. I wonder who all will make one? Colt for sure....I wonder how much it will cost

August 22, 2009, 05:55 AM	#7
safe cracker Member Join Date: April 9, 2009 Posts: 66	same price....lol....i want 2....

August 22, 2009, 06:03 AM	#8
tomgun Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Location: penna,no wait state Posts: 187	para ordinance im sure thell re badge the PXT again __________________ sigma 9mm,S&W 340,XD 45,para 45,mossberg 500,GP100 357,cruiser moss 12ga,carter arms yugo ak47 7.62x39.Bond arms 410/45lc

August 22, 2009, 11:17 AM	#9
Dave T Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2000 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 1,456	Colt offers a 1918 WWI replica, which is a pretty basic 1911 like the first one. I'd sure rather have that than some fancied up "Commemorative" with a bunch of crap on the slide. Careful what you wish for, you may actually get it. Dave __________________ RSVN '69-'71 PCSD Ret

August 22, 2009, 12:10 PM	#10
David the Gnome Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2007 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,092	I hope there will be a surge of remakes of the original 1911, preferably that don't cost $1,000+. __________________ Si vis pacem, para bellum.

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