Shooting the Cabot S103 1911, Colt PeaceKeeper 357 & Colt 1911

Published on August 15, 2017
Duration: 17:22

This video features Joel Persinger of GunGuyTV reviewing several high-end firearms, including the Cabot S103 1911, a Colt Peacekeeper .357 Magnum revolver, and a Colt 1911 Series 80. The discussion highlights the exceptional craftsmanship, unique finishes, and premium materials of the Cabot firearms, noting their tight tolerances and high price points. The Colt Peacekeeper's history and parkerized finish are discussed, as is the restoration of a Colt 1911 Series 80. The video emphasizes the shooting experience and trigger quality of each firearm.

Quick Summary

The Cabot S103 1911 is renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship, tight tolerances, and unique materials like meteorite or mammoth tusk grips. Its trigger is exceptionally light and crisp, estimated at 2-3 pounds, earning it the nickname 'sneeze or fart trigger.' With 55 years of experience, the speaker deems it the finest 1911 they've ever fired.

Chapters

  1. 00:09Introduction with Joel Persinger
  2. 00:17Pete Arrives with Special Firearms
  3. 01:13Introducing the Cabot S103 1911
  4. 01:42Cabot S103 'Vintage' Finish
  5. 02:34Cabot's Tight Tolerances and Clone Technology
  6. 03:06Cabot's Cut Three-Star Trigger
  7. 03:23Jeweled Magazine from Cabot
  8. 04:21Cabot's Ultra-Luxury Firearms (Meteorite, Mammoth Tusk)
  9. 05:01Cabot Mammoth Tusk Grips
  10. 05:23Cabot S103 Price Point
  11. 06:04Cabot 'Ultimate Dead Side' Model
  12. 07:17Introducing the Colt Peacekeeper
  13. 07:35Colt Peacekeeper History and Finish
  14. 08:05Colt Peacekeeper Trigger Work
  15. 08:49Introducing the Colt 1911 Series 80
  16. 09:00Colt 1911 Series 80 Cerakoting and Restoration
  17. 09:55Shooting the Colt 1911 Series 80
  18. 10:10Colt 1911 Series 80 Trigger Reset
  19. 10:34Colt 1911 Series 80 Double Action
  20. 11:01Comparing Cabot and Colt Triggers
  21. 11:33Let's Go Shoot!
  22. 11:47Shooting the Cabot S103
  23. 11:53Cabot S103 Trigger - 'Sneeze or Fart Trigger'
  24. 12:15Cabot S103 Trigger Pull Weight
  25. 12:43Cabot S103 Trigger Break and Reset
  26. 13:14Shooting a High-Value Firearm
  27. 13:56Cabot S103 Grip Feel
  28. 14:39Shooting the Cabot S103 with Standard Mag
  29. 15:01Cabot S103 Trigger Performance
  30. 15:14Cabot S103 vs. Colt 1911 Trigger
  31. 15:30Target Distance and Accuracy
  32. 16:09Nicest 1911 Ever Shot
  33. 16:37Are We Done Shooting?
  34. 16:45What's Your Carry?
  35. 17:03Thank You and Sign Off

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Cabot firearms unique?

Cabot firearms are distinguished by their exceptionally tight tolerances, often utilizing 'clone technology' where random parts fit perfectly. They also incorporate unique materials like meteorite and woolly mammoth tusks for grips, contributing to their high price and exclusivity.

What is the history of the Colt Peacekeeper revolver?

The Colt Peacekeeper revolver, chambered in .357 Magnum, was produced for a limited period, notably for a California Highway Patrol contract. Many were finished with a parkerized coating due to a strike affecting Colt's traditional bluing line.

How is the trigger on the Cabot S103 1911 described?

The trigger on the Cabot S103 1911 is highly praised, described as exceptionally light (around 2-3 pounds), smooth, and crisp. It's so sensitive it's humorously called a 'sneeze or fart trigger,' with a very short reset.

What is the speaker's opinion on the Cabot S103 1911?

With 55 years of shooting experience, the speaker considers the Cabot S103 1911 to be the nicest 1911 they have ever shot. They highlight its perfect ergonomics, comfortable grip, and outstanding trigger performance.

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