Colt Competition 9mm 1911 Shooting Impressions

Published on June 27, 2018
Duration: 8:48

This review provides an in-depth look at the Colt Competition 9mm 1911, focusing on its performance and reliability. Expert insights from Graham Baates highlight the challenges of running 9mm in a 1911 platform, detailed magazine compatibility analysis, and extensive ammunition testing across various loads. The review concludes with positive impressions of the pistol's smooth shooting characteristics, attributed to its design features.

Quick Summary

The Colt Competition 9mm 1911 offers a smooth shooting experience, attributed to its dual recoil spring system and quality finish. Expert testing highlights the importance of magazine compatibility for 9mm 1911s and demonstrates reliable performance with various ammunition types, achieving tight groupings during accuracy evaluations.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction
  2. 00:23Magazine Compatibility Challenges
  3. 01:34Reliability Testing
  4. 03:56Multi-Load Ammunition Test
  5. 07:07Accuracy Test
  6. 07:37Final Reflections

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Colt Competition 9mm 1911?

The Colt Competition 9mm 1911 features a Single Action Only (SAO) trigger, fiber optic front sights, adjustable rear sights, a 5-inch barrel, and a dual recoil spring system designed to enhance shooting smoothness and manage recoil effectively.

What challenges are associated with running 9mm in a 1911 platform?

Running 9mm in a 1911 frame, originally designed for .45 ACP, presents challenges primarily related to magazine design. Differences in follower geometry and feed lip dimensions between various 9mm 1911 magazines can significantly impact feeding reliability.

How did the Colt Competition 9mm 1911 perform in reliability tests?

The Colt Competition 9mm 1911 demonstrated good reliability during testing with 115gr ball ammunition when using a 'Full-Mag + 1' method, and was compatible with several aftermarket 9mm 1911 magazines tested, including Metalform, Zenith, Mec-Gar, and Springfield.

What ammunition was used for accuracy testing, and what were the results?

For accuracy testing, the Colt Competition 9mm 1911 was fired from 7 yards using Nosler 124gr Match ammunition. The results showed a tight grouping of five shots, landing slightly left of the bullseye, indicating good inherent accuracy potential.

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