Colt m1991a1 series 80 parts

Sep 05, 2011 reassembly of a series 80 style 45 caliber colt 1911 pistol i hope this video helped you avoid a panicked trip to the gunsmith with a box of parts. It has a nice flat dark earth finish on the gun with black parts. My government series 80 has a trigger that needs no work. Comments i have read elsewhere, seem to imply that many people do not care for the rollmark initially used on the. Colt govt 9mm luger rail gun stainless steel 5in 9rd rosewood. Everything to enhance your 1911 is right here at cheaper than dirt. Jan 02, 2019 the 1991a1 pistol features the colt series 80 firing pin block.

Information provided here is approximate, if you wish to support your investment with the purchase of a complete history and letter of authenticity for your firearm or for more information, please contact colt s archive department. Also i had fear and loathing of the colt series 80 mechanical firing pin safety at that time. This led him into a business relationship with samuel morse. If your firearm does not appear in the listing, please understand that this is not a comprehensive database.

Colts 1991 government model is a direct descendent of the original 1911a1 featuring a 5 barrel, double diamond rosewood grips, fixed sights, combat hammer, blue carbon steel slide and frame. Series 80 refers to the series 80 firing pin safety, which is on other colts as well. To date i am about 30,000 rounds through the gun without a pistol related. Since 1855, colt continues to maintain its position as one of the worlds leading gun manufacturers by blending stateoftheart technologies and modernized manufacturing methods. Up for sale today we have a real classic american pistol. In 1983 the series 80 models were introduced with the new firing pin safety system, which guarded against an accidental discharge should a loaded pistol be dropped onto a hard surface. How do i find the manufacture date of my colt series 80 1991a1.

Colts 1991 combat commander is a direct descendent of the original 1911a1 featuring a 4. Look no further numrich gun parts is the worlds largest supplier of gun parts and has been a leader in the community since 1950. The m1991a1 model o series was introduced in 1991 and was designed to replace the standard colt 1911 series pistols. The series 70 made a comeback in 2002 in the new retro line named the mk.

Oct 26, 2018 in the end, the colt 1991a1 series 80 was, to a degree, the last of the affordable colts. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. Grips, magazines, parts and tools, holsters and conversion kits. Another design change made to the series 80 guns was a redesigned of the halfcock notch. Language cautioning against pulling the trigger with the second finger was included in the initial m1911 manual, and later manuals up to the 1940s. The newer production models have become more of a status symbol than a working mans gun.

In 1983 the series 80 models were introduced with the new firing pin safety system. This snag free profile makes it ideal for defensive shooting and. Go to colt click on media center near the top to see individual pictures. Look no further numrich gun parts is the worlds largest. Discussion in the 1911 forum started by kevin11, feb 15, 2008. This is a very nice, lightly used colt 1991a1 series 80, semi auto pistol chambered for. Custom skelontonized trigger and hammer as well as checkered pachmayr g. They featured fixed sights, a flat mainspring housing, standard colt thumb safety, and a service style grip safety. Colt s website, though outdated, has info and pics of the different models. With the previous paragraph in mind, it is important to know that from 1983 until 1988 the early government model and gold cup series 80 pistols used the series 70type barrel and bushing as well, although they were known only as series 80 guns. Reassembly of a series 80 style 45 caliber colt 1911 pistol i hope this. The aftermarket began using the terms series 70 and series 80 to identify parts they offered for pistols with or without a firing pin safety, such as extractors and firing pins.

It was a basic series 80 pistol with less frills than a standard colt government model to enable it to sell at a lower price point, and better compete with the springfield armory and norinco pistols that were starting to take away colt s market share. Colt pistols 1911 series 80 for sale guns international. Colt collectors refer to the older pistols as old rollmark orm guns and the newer ones new rollmark nrm. In 1985, colt developed their own inhouse version and named it the colt officers acp, the following year they introduced a lighter version with an aluminium frame known as the lightweight officers acp.

Classic colt 1911 style frame with matte black finish. The video below shows how the series 70 stacked up against a blued, 2014vintage colt m1991a1 series 80. The video below shows how the series 70 stacked up against a blued, 2014vintage colt m1991a1 series. Colt auto pistols 1991a1 government series 80 o frame parts list looking for colt 1991a1 parts to complete your restoration or repair project.

Colt 1911 firing pin 9mm 38 super blue factory colt part series 80 gold cup. It was a basic series 80 pistol with less frills than a standard colt government model to. Samuel colt founded the colt company over 165 years ago after filing a patent for a revolving cylinder percussion pistol. To date i am about 30,000 rounds through the gun without a pistol. Buy 1911 gun parts factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more. In 1991 colt revamped their 1911 line by turning the basic government model into a valuepriced item. Shop our selection of hard to find colt parts today. Due to the recent increase in order volume, shipping on some items may be delayed up to 15 business days or longer. Colt auto pistols 1991a1 government series 80 o frame parts list. Go to colt click on media center near the top to see.

The ww1, gunsite, and series 70 pistols will be series 70 no firing pin safety and the defender is a series 90 a series 80, as far as you need to be concerned, and the rest are series 80. Need parts for your 1991a1 compact series 80 o frame. Most likely, the series 80 wont need any work except for a couple of spring changes and a couple of good mags. Especially if youre talking about just the monetary value.

It is important when purchasing spare parts to know which. The purpose of the firing pin block is to prevent the firing pin from moving forward unless the trigger is depressed. The series 80 firingpin block used in the 1991a1 adds four parts in comparison to the series 70. The pistol illustrated is my personal daytoday colt. The current crop of colt series 80 1991s are excellent. Buy now and save when you buy direct from the manufacturer. The m1911 and m1911a1 pistols do not have this device. Colt has left behind the idea of being the everyday persons gun and has cashed in on being a collectorsprestige item. Shop for colt auto pistols 1991a1 compact series 80 o frame parts today with numrich gun. Colt series 80 firing pin block mechanism sight m1911. Let us know when you make your purchase and dont forget a range report. The m1911a1 series 80 tritium front night sight is a direct replacement for the colt series 80 gold cup pistol. This firing pin blocking mechanism on the series 80 colts differentiates the series 80 colts from the true m1911a1 pistols. Colts website, though outdated, has info and pics of the different models.

Looking for colt 1991a1 parts to complete your restoration or repair project. In the end, the colt 1991a1 series 80 was, to a degree, the last of the affordable colts. However, colt s primary interest in those early years was explosives, not firearms. Items shipped from our own warehouse can be shipped much sooner than items shipped direct to you from one of our fulfillment suppliers. Oct 20, 2014 internally, at least since 1983 on colt series 80 pistols such as the m1991a1 depicted here, there is also a firing pin block that only disengages when the trigger is pulled, which in turn can only occur if the external safety is disengaged and the grip safety is squeezed into the grip.

Samuel colt founded the colt company over 165 years ago after filing a. I bought this pistol about 16 years ago and have used it from concealed carry, pistol matches, and many training class. While i have older colts and even a highly polished colt stainless steel custom shop pistol, i have none that are more reliable or more accurate in a practical sense. Select sku listing to see all stock numbers for this schematic. Information provided here is approximate, if you wish to support your investment with the. The springfield is a very good 1911 but the colt seems to be a better deal. Titaniumnitrided parts, with an exclusive molydisulfide coating, reduce trigger pull weight without risky modifications to series 80 colts firing pin safety. Colt 1911 factory governmentcommander full size 8round magazine. Wilson combatcolt 1991a1 wilson combat took a used and abused colt 1991a1 and turned it into this flat dark earth powerhouse with customgrade enhancements, including match. Gunbroker is the largest seller of gun parts kits gun parts all. Apr 30, 2015 wilson combatcolt 1991a1 wilson combat took a used and abused colt 1991a1 and turned it into this flat dark earth powerhouse with customgrade enhancements, including matchgrade parts. Click on a red number to view more information on that item and to add that factory part to your shopping cart. I have had great experiences with my colt s, and i plan to keep buying them.

As the title suggests, i have a colt 1991a1 that id like to perform some cheap upgrades to. The name was some colt marketing execs clever spin on the original military m1911a1 designation. Nov 17, 2015 i bought this pistol about 16 years ago and have used it from concealed carry, pistol matches, and many training class. Internally, at least since 1983 on colt series 80 pistols such as the m1991a1 depicted here, there is also a firing pin block that only disengages when the trigger is pulled, which in turn can only occur if the external safety is disengaged and the grip safety is squeezed into the grip. I recently acquired a nib colt m1911 series 80 at a great price. Our picks new arrivals best selling price low to high price high to low product name a z product name z a avg. After the change, it was rechristened the series 80 government model and the change was reflected on the rollmark. There is hardly any feel of the parts bumping into one another as the slide. I have a stainless colt 1991a1, series 80, like the one in the gunbroker link. Colt auto pistols 1991a1 compact series 80 o frame parts. Reassembly of a series 80 style 45 caliber colt 1911 pistol i hope this video helped you avoid a panicked trip to the gunsmith with a box of parts. Ar parts and accessories targets cleaning supplies gun safes knives view all accessories. Im mainly looking to improve the trigger pull which is kind of bad. Colt series 708090 firearms talk the community for.

Colt colt 1991a1 compact discussion in general 1911 talk started by. This is a colt series 80 government model 1911 m1991a1. Sell your colt 1911 series 80 for free today on gunsamerica. The 1991a1 pistol features the colt series 80 firing pin block. Colt m1991 a1, series 80 singleaction semiauto pistol,caliber. Buy 1911 gun parts factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger. Eighty years following the creation of the 1911 pistol, colt introduced the series 80 1991a1 as its entry into the lowend governmentmodel pistol market.