Videos tagged with Series 80

This video demonstrates the process of swapping out the slide on a 1911 pistol for a Tisas Series 80 government model slide. The creator details the approximate cost of the new slide and notes that the components transferred over smoothly. Challenges encountered included a burr within the new slide requiring a few racking cycles to resolve, and a minor issue with the safety notch needing slight modification for full engagement. Despite these minor adjustments, the overall fitment is reported as very close.

This video provides an in-depth review of the new Staccato HD P4 pistol. The presenter highlights its complete redesign, making it a Series 80 and drop-safe. Key features discussed include its compatibility with 17-round or larger Glock magazines (shipping with a Mec-Gar 18-round metal magazine), a new optic mounting system with screws mounting directly to the slide, a full-length 1913 rail, and a deleted grip safety. The description emphasizes the pistol's build to meet law enforcement demands and its potential impact on the firearms industry.

This review explores the 'Magnum 4', a unique one-of-one Colt 1911 Combat Commander, originally owned and carried by Tom Selleck. The video details its history, provenance through the NRA Museum and Rock Island Auction, and its connection to the 'Magnum P.I.' series. Despite its collector status, the firearm is range-tested, confirming its functionality and reliability.

The Sig Sauer X Series 1911 is a mid-tier production pistol chambered in .45 ACP. While it offers a pleasant shooting experience and good accuracy for its class, its Series 80 trigger is criticized for being mushy. Holster wear on the PVD finish and compatibility issues with standard holsters due to its 'tri-top' slide geometry are also noted drawbacks. The included Romeo-X Compact optic is deemed undersized for the platform.

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.

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 video provides an in-depth look at the Colt 1991A1 Series 80, highlighting its evolution from earlier 1911 models. Hickok45 discusses its A1-style features like the long trigger and flat mainspring housing, and addresses common issues like hammer bite. The review emphasizes the importance of quality magazines for reliability and assesses the pistol's performance on the range, concluding it remains a viable and enjoyable firearm.

The video clarifies the mechanical differences between the Colt 1911 Series 70 and Series 80 designs, focusing on the Series 80's integrated firing pin block safety. Contrary to common belief, the speaker finds the Series 80's trigger pull difference negligible and highlights its advantage as a drop safety. The Series 70 offers simpler disassembly. Ultimately, the choice depends on personal preference for the drop safety versus ease of maintenance.

This video features a range day with GunGuyTV, showcasing three classic firearms: a Cabot S103 Commander-style 1911 in .45 ACP, a Colt Peacekeeper revolver in .357 Magnum, and a Colt Series 80 Government Model 1911 in .45 ACP. The host, Joel Persinger (The GunGuy), along with video producer Nick Persinger (The Camera Guy), present a fun and engaging session at the P2K Range. The video encourages viewer engagement through comments and provides links to support the channel and its sponsors, including OpticsPlanet and Second Call Defense.

This video provides a detailed field strip guide for the Colt 1911 Series 80, also known as the 1991 model. It emphasizes safety checks, proper disassembly steps including bushing and slide removal, and reassembly considerations. The demonstration highlights the 1911's more complex internal components compared to modern striker-fired pistols.

This review of the Colt Series 80 1911 highlights its enduring appeal, influenced by pop culture like Terminator 2. The speaker addresses common 1911 reliability concerns, suggesting extractor upgrades like Wilson Combat's 'Bullet Proof' model can resolve issues. Range performance is praised, with emphasis on the firearm's feel, accuracy, and the effectiveness of Wilson Combat magazines.

Hickok45 provides an in-depth look at the iconic 1911 platform, comparing a vintage 1940s Colt US Army model with a Series 80. He demonstrates the dual safety mechanisms (thumb and grip safety) and highlights the 1911's continued relevance for self-defense due to its reliability and manageable recoil, despite its all-steel construction.