Colt Competition 9mm 1911 Shooting Impressions

Published on June 27, 2018
Duration: 8:48

This review covers the Colt Competition 9mm 1911, highlighting its aesthetics and performance. The video details challenges and successes with 9mm magazines in a 1911 frame, testing various ammunition types from 65gr to 165gr. Accuracy tests with Nosler 124gr Match ammo showed tight groupings, and the speaker praised the smooth shooting experience attributed to the dual recoil spring system.

Quick Summary

The Colt Competition 9mm 1911 is a 1911 pistol chambered in 9mm, featuring a dual recoil spring system for smoother shooting and a quality finish. It demonstrated good reliability with various magazines and ammunition types, and achieved tight groupings during accuracy tests.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Colt Competition 9mm 1911
  2. 00:239mm Magazine Challenges in 1911 Frame
  3. 01:34Reliability Test: Full-Mag + 1 Method
  4. 03:56Multi-Load Ammunition Test ('What's for Dinner?')
  5. 07:07Accuracy Test: 7 Yards Grouping
  6. 07:37Final Reflections & Shooting Impressions

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Colt Competition 9mm 1911 features a 5-inch barrel, a dual recoil spring system for smoother shooting, fiber optic front sights, adjustable rear sights, and a single-action-only trigger. It's designed for competition and offers a quality finish.

How does the Colt Competition 9mm 1911 handle different types of ammunition?

The pistol was tested with a wide range of ammunition, from 65gr ultra-light loads to 165gr subsonic rounds, including various hollow points and ball ammo. It demonstrated good compatibility across most tested loads.

What challenges exist when chambering 9mm in a 1911 platform?

The primary challenge lies in the magazine design. 1911 frames are traditionally for .45 ACP, so 9mm conversions require specific magazines with different follower geometries and feed lip angles to ensure reliable feeding.

What was the accuracy like for the Colt Competition 9mm 1911?

During accuracy testing at 7 yards using Nosler 124gr Match ammunition, the pistol produced a tight five-shot group, indicating good inherent accuracy potential for its class.

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