What is the difference between a 70 series and an 80 Series 1911?

In about 1983, the Series 80 1911 was introduced with a key feature of a trigger-activated firing pin safety. Series 70 1911s have no safety plunger in the slide. The shooter must press the trigger to unblock the firing pin for Series 80 1911s.

Will a Series 80 slide work on a Series 70 frame?

The ’80 series slide parts will fit in a ’70 slide. The slide will work,but the saftey feature won’t.

What is a Series 70 Colt 1911?

In the early 1970s, Colt introduced a new variation of the 1911A1 pistol. This was the Series 70 Model, which incorporated a major change calculated to improve accuracy. It was a collet style barrel bushing with four flexible fingers that centered the barrel perfectly in relation to the slide.

What is a 1911 Series 80?

The Series 80 is/was the term used to refer to a number of modifications made to the firing mechanism of the Colt 1911 pistol. One of the first revisions was the half-cock notch, which was changed to allow the user to pull the trigger at half cock and drop the hammer, though without firing the pistol.

Will a 1911 fire half cocked?

The only way to release it to the half-cock notch is to pull the trigger and ease the hammer forward with the thumb or finger. The most widely known semi-automatic pistol possessing a half-cock notch is the age-old 1911. Contrary to popular belief, the half-cock notch on the hammer of the 1911 is not a carry location.

Do Texas Rangers still carry 1911?

While today’s Rangers are issued . 357 SIGs and 5.56mm autoloading rifles, they still follow the tradition of carrying privately-owned, department approved handguns, and the 1911 remains a trademark of the Rangers. More than perhaps any other agency, the culture of the Rangers encouraged fancy, personalized weapons.

Who makes a series 70 1911?

The Colt 1911 Series 70 is among the most credible and capable Colt pistols to come along in the last 104 years. It is often perceived as a link to the past, or a pistol for those that do not care for modern changes to the 1911 such as the full-length guide rod and beavertail grip safety.

Is it safe to carry a 1911 with the hammer down?

Virtually all experts agree that for self-defense, the 1911 should be carried cocked and locked — that is, hammer back and thumb safety engaged with a round in the chamber and a full magazine. (If the hammer is not cocked, the safety on these single-action pistols will not engage; it is “locked off,” so to speak.)

What handgun does Texas DPS carry?

SIG Sauer
In 2013, Texas DPS officials announced that they would be switching to the Smith & Wesson M&P, 9-millimeter handgun as the standard-issue sidearm for troopers, due to higher round capacity over the SIG Sauer. Troopers already issued . 357 sidearms would be allowed to continue using them.

What 1911 do the Texas Rangers use?

Colt Model 1911 Automatic Pistol These Model 1911 . 45 caliber pistols were carried by Ranger Captain Jim Riddles.

Are 1911s drop safe?

With drop-safe construction such as Springfield Armory’s, the cocked-and-locked 1911 is perfectly safe. In fact, it is actually advantageous when there is a struggle over the gun. The 1911 can be a demanding design, but it also can provide a level of performance that makes it worth it!

Does Kimber make any Series 70 1911’s?

No, nobody makes a true Series 70 gun anymore since the collett bushing is no longer used by anybody. The muzzle end of the barrel where it locks up in the bushing won’t be as “bulged” as a S70 gun on a newer 1911. If you mean a gun without a firing pin safety, then yes, Kimber has some models without the Series II safety.

Who makes Series 70 1911?

As again, the series 70 is the designator for a full size Government model 1911 made by Colt only. The term Commander came about in late 1949-early 1950 and all had an alloy (aluminum) frame. The term “Combat Commander” did not come into being until the 1970’s, when Colt produced a steel framed model.

What is a series 80 1911, anyhow?

In about 1983, the Series 80 1911 was introduced with a key feature of a trigger-activated firing pin safety. This firing pin safety block had a safety plunger and was a spring-loaded pin operated by the trigger, and its purpose was to prevent dropped-gun negligent and accidental discharges .