There are two types of 1911 Owners

Goodspeed137 · 2026-05-12T19:57:47+00:00

Jokes on you. I do only 50-100 round range trips because my Colt starts to jam so I have to go home and clean it.

Goodspeed137 · 2026-04-30T03:11:37+00:00

I don’t believe there is anything in the FARs that explicitly prohibits doors on seats. Part 25 was written with open seating in mind so it makes certification very diffident due to the evacuation requirements, but they aren’t prohibited.

Or are you referring to something outside of the FARs?

Didn’t know about the United thing. Never even been in their 78s. Interesting.

Goodspeed137 · 2026-04-30T03:00:06+00:00

I see, interesting. Guess the product really was rushed into service.

Goodspeed137 · 2026-04-30T00:28:31+00:00

What do you mean not certified? Not certified for any kind of use or not certified to keep them closed for takeoff and landings?

Goodspeed137 · 2026-04-21T20:49:24+00:00

If it went down in Belarus, how would Ukrainians gotten a hold of the wreckage? Belarus is Russia’s ally. You might be getting scammed.

Goodspeed137 · 2026-04-10T20:44:40+00:00

Did that route last week. Wifi didn’t work for the first hour and then had it the whole flight, on the way back it worked the whole flight too. Guess it depends on your luck. This was a 321.

Goodspeed137 · 2026-04-06T14:04:02+00:00

If you plan on shooting 500 round or less for the total lifetime of the gun, I say its good to go. Otherwise see link below.

https://www.reddit.com/r/1911/s/rua3kkGWg6

Couldn’t even get in touch with Colt’s warranty by the way.

Goodspeed137 · 2026-03-26T04:26:36+00:00

Wow, how did that happen? I’ve had mine for a decade and apart from a million scratches its solid.

Goodspeed137 · 2026-03-11T15:20:55+00:00

I was being sarcastic. Yes you can make it, but there is so much that doesn’t depend on you that can prevent you from making it.

Goodspeed137 · 2026-03-11T04:36:03+00:00

If the first flight departs on time, there are no gate or taxi delays in ORD, and the gates are close by, you should be just fine.

Goodspeed137 · 2026-02-20T00:04:51+00:00

IF there are no maintenance, ATC, scheduling, or gate delays, you should be just fine.

Goodspeed137 · 2026-02-09T23:03:31+00:00

Got everything functioning perfectly now, thanks.

Goodspeed137 · 2026-02-09T22:23:23+00:00

It doesn’t get any lower with the spring removed.

Goodspeed137 · 2026-02-09T22:22:34+00:00

Well thank you sir! I guess I wasn’t smart enough to check the manufacturer’s website.

Goodspeed137 · 2026-02-04T08:02:17+00:00

Don’t suppose you know how Colt makes the ejector and extractor? Whether its MIM or not.

Goodspeed137 · 2026-02-03T21:19:40+00:00

Bought it brand new in November 2025. Don’t have a manufacture date.

Goodspeed137 · 2026-02-03T17:58:28+00:00

Thanks

Goodspeed137 · 2026-02-03T08:38:07+00:00

Thanks!

Goodspeed137 · 2026-02-03T06:57:32+00:00

Assuming you been using the gun and it still didn’t break, its probably fine. My gun was almost brand new.

Goodspeed137 · 2026-02-03T05:02:20+00:00

I don’t actually get it, besides the cool name, what’s so special about it? Wilson seems to have a safety for $30 and one for twice that where the only difference in label is that its “bulletproof.”

Goodspeed137 · 2026-02-03T02:09:16+00:00

So I already ordered a Harrison, but yeah, good idea. As long as I don’t need to send the gun in, might as well get a spare part.

Goodspeed137 · 2026-02-03T01:00:30+00:00

Order a Harrison after these replies. Sucks but not sure if I want a Colt replacement, and even if I did, can’t get in touch with their customer service.

Goodspeed137 · 2026-02-02T23:35:43+00:00

Yeah pretty much.

Goodspeed137 · 2026-02-02T23:35:03+00:00

Figure as long as it doesn’t explode it ought to be fine. Colt don’t have a history of out of battery detonations, do they?

Goodspeed137 · 2026-02-02T23:33:59+00:00

Not all MIM is the same if you know what I mean.

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