Just aquired an unfired NIB Colt 1991A1 Series 80 chambered in .38 Super that was purchased by a friend new in 2000. Any thoughts or opinions on this pistol? I haven't fired it yet so I am unsure what my plans are as of yet. May use it as a build platform, may leave it as is. Are there any known problems that need to be corrected or issues refined on the factory form of the pistol?

Thanks,
Jerry





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I'd leave it like it is if you plan on selling it one day. But then, if that's the case, don't shoot it either. Hell, it's a Colt, enjoy it and buy you one in 45 acp later. You can never have too many Colts.

Jerry, let me be the first to welcome you to the AR forums. There is a lot of good info here, and a lot of good people on here as well.

I never had any problem with mine (in 45 acp). I hear and have read a lot of bad press about the series 80 1991, and how they are junk compared to the series 70 1911's. I dont believe that for a second. I love mine, and it shoots accurately as I can shoot it. Never shot one in 38 super, but you should enjoy it. Have fun!

It will be worth more to a collector if you do not shoot it. That said, my guess is that it will shoot just fine. If you want a 45, you could just buy the upper half and magazine and convert it.

If you kept that model for twenty years it would probably qualify more as new/old stock than as a collectible. But it's a great firearm in an accurate caliber. If it were mine I'd use it.

I had one in .45 acp. It was a great pistol. I don't recall it ever missing a lick. I don't remember why, but I sold it. Not a smart move.

I bought one a few years ago new at a steal of a price. It was very loose and sloppy new. I sent it back to colt and they tightened it up a bit. At least it didnt sound like a rattle anymore. It ended up being a very reliable gun but not a tack driver. Best groups were in the 3 inch range. I ended up trading it off.

The quality was hit or miss. I would shoot it regardless. Its also in my favorite caliber, well....second favorite.

I polished the throat on mine and it feeds 200 gr H&G 68 flawlessly over 5 gr bullseye, real hog killer

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Originally posted by buckeyeshooter:
It will be worth more to a collector if you do not shoot it. That said, my guess is that it will shoot just fine. If you want a 45, you could just buy the upper half and magazine and convert it.

.....not so. Different feed ramp depths.

Interesting, what is involved other than a new top half? I thought the ramp was part of the barrel?

The feed ramp is two parts...that in the frame and the barrel feed ramp directly above, leading to the chamber.
The angle in the frame sets approximately .030 (roughly)closer to the slide stop in a .45. has to do with the diameter of the cartridge and where it sets in the magazine.