If so, and I agree, buying a Glock 17 for special operators makes more sense. The grips are different colored laminated G-10. The old guns had gotten tired, and Colt was the winner among several manufacturers to supply the new guns. I agree with the entirety of the attached comment excepting the numbers information and want to get ahead of this 200 reference becoming “fact”. The $2000-plus price tag makes this 1911 unattainable for most shooters. And a challenge to the 1911 heaters–I’ll meet you any time, anywhere for a tactical shoot off in the situation of your choice and give you 5 to 1 that me and the M45 take your money. In addition to this there has not been ANY significant new designs since his passing in 1926. Operators wanting to be cool and spending tax money to do it. I own one the pistols that I bought, and I plan to have it ionbonded. Be the first to review “Colt Custom Shop CQB Pistol 45 ACP Single Action Semi-Auto Pistol, 5.0″ Barrel, FDE/Bronze Finish – Colt O1070CQB” Cancel reply. The M45A1 CQBP is manufactured from forged stainless steel just like the Colt Rail Gun. The CQB Full-Size Pistol is the standard-bearer for our CQB family of pistols, and remains our most popular model. Handgun prices have gotten out of hand. It’s amusing to read about overpriced “CQB” 1911 novelties that will never be used in “CQB”. Wow. Any soldier, even those designated Special forces, airmen, sailor or coastie must undergo Marine Corps bootcamp if they desire to be a Marine but any Marine may join any other branch of service without having to undergo their basic training. . I think there must be a time line set for this, not an expert on any of this but do know this happened. I was very pleasantly surprised. I say this as I have the good fortune of owning one or two from each of these fine builders. Don’t just take my word for it, just look at the universal acceptance of Marine Corps training throughout the entire military. The USMC and USG markings on the operator-purchased pistols are identical to the USG-purchased pistols. Isn’t that something that should have been discussed in the review. And in accuracy tests, I proved out the original USMC specification of under a 4″ spread of 5 shots at 25 yards over several brands of ammo. Colt Defense, the defense contracting arm of Colt, had submitted an enhanced version of Colt’s Manufacturing’s Rail Gun, model O1980RG. From a lesser name and a less historical gun that size contract wouldn’t have even made a blip. The G10 grips are gritty without feeling like they are hanging onto my hand, rather than vice versa. Full disclosure, I am a Colt fanatic. Is Colt still putting plastic into their pistols? I own a few, people, but there ‘ain’t nuthin’ like a good ol’ heavy 1911 (now, I’m sure I’ll offend somebody, but at 66 yrs old, I don’t much care: I never got the chance to wallop an NVA soldier upside the head with a Glock or an equivalent, but I have – twice – with my Remington Rand… It worked wonders on the instant re-education of those two individuals). Then the cerakoat begins to chip away. Cut that in half, then OK, despite the ‘collector value’. I will have to content myself with my current Colt Series 80 and Spingfield Armory 1911A1. I have read the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy, and I hereby agree to those terms. The front sight is drift-adjustable for windage, and the rear sight is held in its dovetail via a hex screw and also adjusts for windage. I can also tell you that not one of them has its original floor plate or follower. What I am a hater of are fake articles, generated by companies in order to create an artificial demand for a “new” product. Few firearms have achieved the world wide recognition and appeal of John Moses Browning's Colt 1911 Handgun. But there came a point when demand exceeded supply. Can’t say that about my other brands of hand guns. You will see a halo of carbon on the front of this gun after you shoot it, but I found that the carbon rubbed right off without solvents. S/F JK, Any way you look at this gun it’s priced above and beyond many others and out of the reach of many people…, Great gun to shoot handles all ammo type I got 2 inch groups at 25 metres. Although we can find similar features on other 1911’s for less, you don’t see too many with a Cerakote finish. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Like most military 1911s it will run dirty and nearly forever. Naw, don’t think so. While many will argue that in a military application, where hollow point ammunition is disallowed by international convention, that the .45acp punches a larger hole than a 9mm, there are now expanding rounds available that are not hollow point. It shot like crap then and still does, but I always hit who/what/where I aim(ed) it. They forgot how to compete. I do not buy a weapon because it’s pretty. Rifles. I’ve had my CQBP since July 2014, the serial number is in the 7000’s. And we can not even discuss “DELTA FORCE” or I would have to eliminate your existence! You could easily get the same or better performance out of a custom kimber for the same money, but just because this has the prancing pony the price jumps. it isn’t worth $1,000-should sell for about $800 and forget the rail. Other requirements for the pistol included the following: (1) It locked the slide or bolt to the rear after the last round in the magazine was fired; (2) it had a beveled magazine well to facilitate rapid loading; (3) it was 9 inches long and under 4.5 pounds; (4) it had demonstrable drop-in parts interchangeability, with no milling, filing or fitting required and with no degradation in performance after parts were exchanged; (5) it was resistant to corrosion and chemicals; (6) it was compatible with current military-approved small-arms cleaning, lubrication, and preservative and storage agents; and (7) it was a commercial-off-the-shelf pistol. Unfortunately, or rather unfairly, my benchmark for a 1911 trigger is a 3.5-pound Series 70. Does anyone know? Important note about our photos I have a Rock Island Armory 1911A1 fulled sized Mil Spec and it shoots as well as any pistol I’ve owned. I’ve put well over 800 rounds through my MK45 and never had a failure. The same goes for Winchester. I can tell you that if I was going to carry a 1911 pistol into combat or carry as a defensive pistol, I’d make sure that I was carrying top quality magazines (Metal Form or Meg Car) with welded on floor plate and then glue or screw (or both!) I read about these guns 2 years ago when they were only in the contract evaluation stage. You will lose more on your “aucation” than the 2% sales fee here. Get a little grit in your Kimber and see how well it performs. I cannot think of one that uses 1911 pattern pistols for it’s main force issue sidearm. For such roles there is certainly still a place for the .45acp round as it is undoubtedly effective, and in it’s general form is inherently subsonic. I can’t believe that you would hint that Kimber would make a better pistol than Colt because of the price. Uh – the mil specs on the guns issued to the Marines require that all parts be interchangeable. The Novak sights, national match barrel and crisp trigger make shooting bullseyes effortless. They are textured so that when hands are wet or wet gloves or just plain gloves you have complete control. If it wasn’t for John Browning, Colt would have been gone a century ago. The M45A1 strips down just like all Government 1911s were meant to—without the use of tools. M4 Magpul Series. I think you’ll be able to figure out who I may or may not work with based on this reply to above article. AR-15 Military Classics. King Cobra Series. Novak three-dot Trijicon night sights are simple and fast to acquire targets in low-light or at night with their three green, glowing dots. Since the pistol was designed to spec to perform, I loaded Federal Eagle 230-grain FMJ, Winchester 230-grain BEB (brass enclosed base) and a handload using a 185-grain SWC in the first magazine. That firearm at this point in time, is the Glock. And don’t get me wrong. When the hammer is placed in the half cocked position and the trigger is pulled, will the hammer fall? Certainly, with articles like this encouraging people to buy the guns at current retail prices, Colt is going to hold back on civilian production in an effort to keep prices high. How does this gun compare to either a Kimber or Springfield Range Officer (the latter which can be had for less than a thousand?)? I realize that many 1911 fans will take objection to this idea as a personal assault, it is not intended as such. Colt has had ample opportunity to make a very good weapon but for whatever reason chose not to build them. Thanks all, I bought one as a retirement gift to myself after 42 years in LE. The Marine riflemen have proven it over and over again on the battlefield. Some 1911s are hard to field strip. All in all, this great Colt challenges the best of the best custom builds. So the bottom line is that it needs to work all of the time and anywhere. Rifles. The new ones like the one featured in your article do not have that on the slide any more. They’ll ALL shoot well – at least when I’m behind them – even the Series ’80, despite the crappy trigger feel compared to the ’70’s. Marines know a good pistol. GOD BLESS AMERICA. The M45A1’s upswept beavertail grip safety has a prominent bump, ensuring the safety can be engaged while slightly lowering the centerline of the bore in hand and protecting the web of my hand. At 15 yards the M45A1 operated without incident. Move along. The 1911 and the Ma Deuce. In fact, I personally have numbers 200 & 201 to support this and turned down much lower numbers in order to have to consecutive numbers that I found interesting. This full sized Government model 1911 begins with a durable corrosion resistant stainless steel frame and slide complemented nicely by scalloped attractive G10 grips. AdditionalFeature: Accessory Rail: AdditionalFeature: Series 80: MFG Model No: O1070RGZ: Reviews There are no reviews yet. All Airsoft guns are sold with an orange tip. Guns International Advertising Policy GunsInternational.com is the #1 Gun Classified website that brings gun buyers and gun brokers or sellers together through classifed advertising of guns, gun related items and services for sale online. Colt M45A1 Custom Shop (O1070CQB) Colt M45A1 Custom Shop (O1070CQB) Colt. A full service engraving company, offering high quality, custom design. And no, I would not collect it–I would shoot the h-e-double toothpicks out of it!!! There is a production version or a custom shop version available. . Special Weapons for Military & Police Magazine. Ultimately a gun is only as accurate as you can fire it. It is illegal to remove the orange tip. Colt's Manufacturing, Government CQB 1911, Full Size, 45ACP, 5" National Match Barrel, Steel Frame, Armor Black Cerakote Finish, G10 Checkered Black and Grey Grips, Novak Front/Rear Night Sights, 8Rd, 2 Magazines Limited Edition Custom Shop built CQB Government model pistol. Thanks for the “jaded” review. My little brown breast is a shooter. Why don’t we buy Glock 17,19 and 34s for all pistol packing warriors. Best trigger of any 1911 in my collection including my Wilson. No one to blame but bad management. The sights are snag-free and rugged and provided an excellent sight picture. Colt's Custom Shop Government CQB 1911, Full Size, 45 ACP , 5" National Match Barrel, Steel Frame, Flat Dark Earth Frame, Novak Front/Rear Night SightsFew firearms have achieved the world wide recognition and appeal of John Moses Browning's Colt 1911 Handgun. This pistol cost too much – yes contract price will be less. I had a Ruger and it shot just as good as my full custom Cylinder & Slide. And he has shot it a lot its not a safe queen. May GOD BLESS and KEEP ALL OF THEM SAFE AND RETURN THEM HOME AGAIN. It’s nice, until you’ve been shooting it for about a week and just put round number 7000 through it. All of the parts are meticulously Cerakoted, and after firing the gun a great deal, there is very little finish that gets lost. I was under the impression that M45A1 was just what they called the gun they would sell to civilians that the military calls the CQB. Previous post: The NAA Mini Revolver: Defensive Gun or Novelty? . 85 were here. I’m not going to booger the grip screws or dunk the gun in water, but the grips look plastic and are quite pretty. At close range and using Darktonic zombie targets, I fired for speed using an assortment of magazines, some from Springfield Armory and Chip McCormick, with no malfunctions. Just as a point of reference to keep the above from becoming internet dogma as mistakes so often become – the number referenced above as starting at 201 for private concurrently produced pistols is incorrect. About six months later I took it to Gunsite class as a back up. The trigger is spec’d out to 5 pounds and measures 5.3 pounds on average. at a target of 2 inches with a 3/4 inch red dot in the center. We do know the .45 isn’t significantly more destructive than a 9mm – but we get to keep the mythical powers around to drive us into a weapon less advanced just because uncle Jimmy-John stopped a platoon of drugged up Japs with his 1911.It was at an internment camp in Southern Idaho not some distant place named Iwo Jima. Suspect Colt gave the guns away in the contract to get the publicity. Mainspring housing, triggers, stamped internals?? The NAA Mini Revolver: Defensive Gun or Novelty. The M45A1’s is not made for precision work, but it will shoot the black out of a target. Per spec, it needs to hold a five-shot group to an average not exceeding 4 by 4 inches at 25 yards. As far as the debate between special forces and Marines, it is inarguable that given the high level of field grade leadership, one single Marine riflemen even at the entry level, is capable of delivering a vicious sack full of hell to any combatant he encounters, far more than any “special” forces operator. Nothing new here to see. Maybe even better, and with more available rounds coming out of the pipe? I would like to carry it but can’t find a suitable pancake like my Roy’s Leather (Magnolia, ARK) & am not fond of inside the waistband holster. But when the bullets are flying back at you, and your life depends on your sidearm because you’ve shot your battle rifle dry, then I can pretty much guarantee that any person with any sense whatsoever will choose the gun that can hit faster and be reloaded less often. A series 80 Colt 1911 painted too. All I could say was “Put this Baby away, clean it up and save it.” I guess I am one of the fortunate ones who managed to get one of these guns when Colt was till stamping USMC on the slide before the Marine Corps told them to stop doing that. Cylinder & Slide has a stainless, round top 1911 magazine follower, that is the best you will ever own! NONE of these cost anywhere near $2,100… Love ya, Colt, but not behind you with this gun. This is of course a rail gun, and the rail is machined into the frame, not bolted on. Moon dust gums them up, they have a low capacity magazine, they’re heavy, and the replacement parts are comparatively very expensive and require fitting instead of being drop in. It may keep Colt in business a while longer, but one reason for the high prices is that it’s a government contract (IDIQ-Indefinite delivery/Indefinte Quantity). While some departments have selected other issue sidearm manufactures, such as Smith & Wesson, the fact remains that is the striker fired pistol that dominates the real world of CQB use, and primarily in 9mm actually. The Government CQB is a fantastic rendition of Browning's original design. Guns. The pair of words gets used far to liberally to identify organizations who are not deserving of the title. With the single exception of trigger pull, it is absolutely in the same class as super custom pistols by Wilson, Nighthawk, and Brown. Colt put all their eggs in the government contract business, and ignored civilian market that was going gangbusters, and that cost them millions in profits. Even more valuable than this version, as a collector’s piece, is the earlier model, with the USMC stamping on the frame. The army special forces simply concentrate on a higher degree of battlefield effectiveness and endurance than their average soldier. Their dependence on government contracts and trying to sell the public these pistols at ridiculous, government prices has already sealed their fate. They did this to either produce the gun to sell or to keep any of the ones they didn’t produce from their competitors. Most people are living paycheck to paycheck. Python Series. I am not a hater of the 1911 pattern pistol. If you didn’t know this already, the United States Marine Corps contracted Colt Defense in 2012 to build just over 4,000 of these guns for their Special Forces units. If the ceraktoat chips away on the feed ramp, the round is going to get hung up. When my Springfield RO had trouble releasing the safety, I pulled out my back up and to make a long story short, 1000 plus rounds later with NO FTF, NO JAMS, AND NO NOS, NADA, ZIP. Most fellow Viet Vets will understand… Anyway, it’s my favorite for many reasons, not the least of which is it saved my and my A-gunner’s bacon several times. roll marked on the slide is the collectible piece. The Marines use the M45 as a secondary weapon when conducting CQB operations. I hope that the USMC Armorers that do the first checkout on these pistols knows to replace the plastic magazine floor plates with after market metal ones as I know I’d hate to be in the middle of a firefight, slamming (firmly seating) the new magazine in place and having the floor plate break off and all of a sudden having a pistil that doesn’t feed like it’s supposed. So, it’s not the cost of a limited production run of 4000 (the cost to set up, materials and labor), it’s the uncertainty about how many and when the Pentagon will buy then. While “Special Forces” (as used in the article) are *of* Special Operations Forces… the ONLY Special Forces in Special Operations are U.S. Army Special Forces and holders of earners “Green Berets”. In March 2010 the Marine Corps Systems Command issued a formal request for a pistol that would satisfy the demand. The sights are easily activated by exposing them to sunlight or artificial light like a flashlight’s. The rail needed to be a true Picatinny rail—not a lookalike—which has more actual surface area for an accessory to grasp onto than, say, a Weaver-style rail. It is my EDC and go to pistol. Also, there will be no time for cleaning or repairs. So I have the upmost respect for all of them. It generates equal or greater foot pounds of energy at most reasonable combat ranges where a sidearm would be employed. However, if people don’t buy into the ‘I gotta get it now so I have a low serial number’ hype, and just wait a few months, Colt will lower the price in order to stimulate sales. The Trijicon markings on them are referencing the tritium vials installed in them. Python Series. I’d like to buy this new Colt, but I’ve rarely seen a 1911 I didn’t like. That extra surface area makes the mountings more reliable in extreme environments. I don’t know if this gun was sent to other reviewers before me, but in my experience most 1911 safeties take some break in time, whereas this one did not. Semper Fi .. God Bless America. For a new 1911 it also field strips very easy. I guess no one told the people at Colt that Glock S&W, Ruger and several other manufacturers make a striker fired 45 acp that is just as accurate and reliable for under $600. Rarely if ever will you buy a Colt and have it disappoint you as a functional firearm and collectible that will only go up in value. Reminds me of the market for $60k 4WD SUVs and oversized, ugly pick trucks that never leave the pavement. Thanks again for the nice write-up and clear pictures. I have a Custom Aegis II (5", 9mm) from the Kimber Custom Shop that I bought more than a couple of years ago and it's a gun that feels like it came from a custom shop. You must be 18 years of … I own several Kimber’s and other brands and appreciate those as well, but this one is a Colt and a special one for Colt guys. This pistol features a desert tan Cerakoted stainless steel receiver and slide (roll marked with USMC), Novak 3-dot night sights, an enhanced hammer, a Colt extended ambidextrous safety lock, a 5" National Match barrel, a MIL-STD 1913 accessory rail, and a flat, serrated mainspring housing with a … Try it before you buy it. A thoroughly modernized version of the original 1911 design by John M. Browning, it is built in the original style but delivers the quality, reliability, and accuracy modern shooters demand –- and is backed by our unmatched promise of performance and customer … It works with the 8 and 10 round mags as well. COLT CUSTOM SHOP CQB PISTOL 45 ACP (O1070CQB-FB) More than 100 years ago, the Colt 1911 was chosen as the official sidearm for America’s Armed Forces. What I want to know is how many US military forces have used any pistol in combat. You would think that a Military gun would be made to optimize roundballs, but I shot a ton of this flat Winchester 1911 ammo and it never even hiccuped. I own a Kimber with an aluminum frame which I’ve had and shot vigorously since 2001. Heavy trigger but I’m sure the civilian guns are lighter. A few also allow the carry of the Glock 21 .45acp pistol, for those of you still mired in the mythology of that round. You should have just listed them for sale here lol. And as much as I hate it I’ll admit a Glock or XD with high-cap mags beats the single stack for a CQB handgun. ? The military connection runs deep with this Colt-manufactured and -enhanced 1911. And has a national match barrel, a steel frame. It matters to those that know. Colt Custom Shop Pistols. I also have the Colt Gunsite pistol and it’s one of the better 1911’s in my collection. The only pistols with fitted parts are the CCS versions: O1070CQBP, NOT the M45A1 in the field. As another comment stated already it will be in a Green case with an Otis cleaning kit, spare magazine, and test target. Lastly, if you’re on the 25 yard line conducting slow fire, then by all means, buy this 2000 dollar pistol. Now: this is a nice pistol, but the Marine Corps allowed themselves to be seriously screwed on this contract and needs to outsource procurement on their next handgun contract. Colt Custom Shop CQB is a recoil operated semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Colt. U.S. Government contracts for firearms has dried up. (Special Forces is a branch in the Army, no such thing in the Marines). contact me at email. Finally, I am glad for the Marines. Hate to burst your bubble but MARSOC is giving these up for Glocks over the next 5 years. The Colt Custom Shop hand fits the critical mating parts and test fires each gun. I have over 100 Colt pistols along with 300+/- more firearms. I’m trying to see where this thing is worth over twice what I paid for my Gunsite Service Pistol. The Colt Custom Shop has always been copied, but never equaled. $2,149.95) (No reviews yet) Write a Review. All steel weighs in at? I think 1911’s are a great. The grips are slightly thicker than the traditional flatter, double-diamond checkered walnut or the plastic grips of a 1911A1. The gun comes with a lockable case and two Wilson Combat magazines. I would take a Glock 19, loaded with Critical Defense +P ammunition into the bowels of hell and never feel a single pang of desire for a larger caliber round. thats ” no one ever has to buy…. 85 were here. It will come with two magazines and be in a blue case. The magazines have a metal basepad so that when you slam a magazine home the lanyard loop doesn’t jam your palm. $2149 ! I’ve owned other Colt 1911’s and even a 1991 “Commando” (a 1911 variant) with a 3 1/2″ conical barrel and loved them. The M45 was built with parts taken from in-stock M1911A1 pistols and other commercial parts. For those who just don’t love the 1911, there is no winning an argument with you so I’ll move on and leave you with your cast in concrete I’m certain I’m right opinions. I have to admit I didn’t read most of the text. I disagree, my experience strongly suggests that given the level of leadership, one single Marine riflemen even at the entry level, is capable of delivering a vicious sack full of hell to any combatant he encounters, far more than any “special” forces operator. The M45A1 is definitely battle worthy. The pistol was intermittently stripped down for a visual inspection of internal components, and 50 percent of the testing was done using an accessory on the rail. The recoil of the M45A1 was also softer thanks to Colt’s wisely opting for a dual recoil-spring system designed to reduce recoil and prevent frame battering. Single action; hammer fired. I absolutely love shooting this gun and will be using it in my shooting sports. Single Action Army Series. Who wants a light mounted on a pistol unless you’re hunting raccoons. This Steel Match is intentionally underpowered for competition, but it is scary accurate. I buy one because it is made well and therefore shoots well. I’ve heard of two, where medal were issued. I am a retired SASS shooter. A VERY nice pistol {ought to be for the money}! It has a few things it needs, but after over 500 rd’s of 8 different types of ammo with no malfunctions, it’s a keeper. The street selling price for this is around $1600-$1700 depending on the shop. Looks like the trigger is plastic? This is an $800 pistol at most, and even after spares and support, this is the military industrial complex at its worst. It also came with a heavy olive drab pelican case and an Ottis cleaning system. (The original 1911 went through a 6,000-round test.) . Series 80 Colts have been criticized for having a spongy trigger, but I found this gun to be very crisp and consistent at a predicable break under 6 lbs. I have no reservations that the pistol will exceed the minimum 5,000 rounds between parts failures. Savage Arms. When failure is not an option, MARSOC and Navy seals are called upon when high level missions are needed. Barring any shooter malfunction I can put both mags into a 6 in circle at 15 yds. They have a reputation for “making do” with what they have while the other services are flush with the latest in everything. Extremely accurate! Corporate welfare has not been good for Colt. This run was continuous with the USG run – in other words, the same run. M4 Magpul Series. I would like to know more about your auction. Secondly, this weapon is way over-priced for what it actually is. All of the different types of bullets worked without flaw. They are getting hard to come by. There is no need for a hex wrench to disassemble a recoil rod. 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Its sad to see such an iconic American gunmaker in such dire straits. “Colt USMC” is roll-stamped on the left side of the slide; on the right is “Colt Government Model.” The pistol also wears a unique identification (UID) label on the receiver.
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