Videos tagged with Series 70

This YouTube video from Top Guns poses the question of whether viewers would carry a Mark IV Series 70 firearm. The description highlights Top Guns as a locally owned business with a fully functioning indoor range, emphasizing their commitment to community service, offering a large selection of firearms, competitive pricing, and unmatched customer service. They also express a strong belief in the Second Amendment and encourage civic engagement. The description also includes a link to their Facebook page and solicits customer feedback.

The Tisas 1911 Tank Commander offers exceptional value, featuring a forged steel frame, slide, and barrel, a rarity in its price range. It boasts a crisp 3.5-pound trigger, traditional GI controls, and upgraded combat sights. With a 4.25-inch barrel and a satin manganized phosphate finish, it provides a classic aesthetic and reliable performance for budget-conscious 1911 enthusiasts.

This YouTube video features Luke presenting his Colt 1911 Series 70 on a podcast. The video description highlights that full podcast episodes are released weekly, encouraging viewers to subscribe for notifications. This content focuses on a specific firearm model and its presentation within a podcast format.

This review of the Colt Gold Cup National Match M1911, presented by Brian C. Sheetz, Editor-in-Chief of American Rifleman, highlights its historical significance and modern target shooting enhancements. Key features include a BoMar-style adjustable rear sight, a refined trigger with overtravel adjustment, and a high-polish blued finish. The pistol maintains the classic 5-inch barrel, .45 ACP chambering, and traditional bushing system, making it a refined choice for precision shooting.

This video features a vintage 1979 Series 70 Colt 1911 pistol chambered in .45 ACP. The description highlights its classic status and patriotic appeal, referring to it as an "Ultimate Boomer Gun" and referencing "Murica!!". The content appears to be a showcase or informal review of this iconic firearm.

This video offers a detailed review of the Colt Gold Cup National Match pistol, presented by 'American Rifleman Television.' The review highlights its design for competition, drawing from its classic M1911 heritage. It delves into the pistol's evolution, mentioning a personal anecdote from Colt's VP about improving the Gold Cup for competitive performance. Key features discussed include the Series 70 operating system, crisp trigger pull, blued finish, 5" barrel, checkered stocks, .45 ACP chambering (with mention of 9mm variants), target-style trigger, beavertail grip safety, serrated backstrap, Bomar adjustable rear sight, and Patridge-style front sight. The video emphasizes the high-quality tolerances and fit contributing to its accuracy, making it a notable option for competitive shooters.

The Tisas Raider offers a compelling M45A1 clone experience for a fraction of the cost of an original Colt. It features high-quality forged components, tight fitment, and a Series 70 style action. Range performance is reliable with a good trigger, making it an excellent value for those seeking a functional, rail-equipped 1911.

This YouTube video focuses on a comparison or discussion between the Colt Series 70 and Series 80 platforms, as indicated by the title. The description highlights Top Guns, a local business with an advanced indoor range, emphasizing their commitment to community service, customer input, and upholding Constitutional rights. They aim to provide a wide selection of firearms and competitive pricing with excellent service. The description also encourages patrons to support businesses that honor constitutional rights.

The Charles Daly Field Grade 1911, manufactured in Italy by Brixia, offers exceptional Italian craftsmanship at a $499 MSRP. It features a durable manganese parkerized finish, tight part fitment, and a Series 70 design for a crisp trigger. The all-steel pistol performed reliably during range testing with a .45 ACP recoil described as a manageable 'push'.

This video explores a 1969 Colt 1911 'Pre Series 70' model, focusing on its shooting performance and historical context. Hickok45 highlights the appeal of pre-Series 80 1911s due to the absence of a firing pin block safety, which some believe improves trigger feel. Despite critique of the original iron sights, the firearm demonstrates excellent accuracy and shootability, underscoring the enduring quality and collectability of older Colt pistols.

This review of the Iver Johnson Hawk Polished Commander 1911, manufactured in the Philippines and priced around $749, highlights its carry-sized 1911 platform. While featuring a polished finish and Commander-length barrel, the assessment notes potential reliability issues with certain magazines and ammunition, as well as cosmetic flaws like sub-surface pitting. The trigger pull is measured at over 6 pounds, and the thumb safety detent is criticized for being weak. The pistol is a Series 70 design, lacking a firing pin block.

This review of the Charles Daly Empire Grade 1911, manufactured in Italy by Brixia, highlights its all-steel construction and impressive mechanical accuracy from its 5-inch barrel. However, significant quality control issues were noted, including inconsistent front strap checkering, poor beaver tail fitment causing irritation, and a faulty ambidextrous safety detent. Reliability was also a concern, with multiple failures to feed, suggesting a potential break-in period or magazine compatibility issues, performing best with Wilson Combat magazines. The reviewer, with high authority, recommends a 'buy with caution' approach, advising potential buyers to inspect units in person.