Posted on 08/17/2009 3:59:43 PM PDT by Stonewall Jackson
Colt Manufacturing Company has announced a recall of six 1911-styled pistol models because parts were not manufactured to Colt specifications and could break, causing safety issues with the handguns.
The following models sold after March 2007 are affected by the recall, which will require replacement of the Slide Lock Safety, the Recoil Spring Guide Pad or both:
• 1911 WWI Replica (O1911) - 4597WMK to 5414WMK (safety)
• 1918 WWI Replica (O1918) – 1001WWI to 3431WWI (safety)
• Combat Elite (O7810D) – CG10000E to CG11293E (safety)
• Defender (O7000D) – DR33036 to DR35948 (guide pad)
• Talo Night Defender (O7000NDF) – NDF0001 to NDF0400 (guide pad)
• New Agent (O7810D) – GT01001 to GT04505 both parts require replacing
Customers owning models in the listed serial number range should stop using the handgun immediately, and contact Colt Customer Service for instructions. The models requiring the Slide Lock Safety replacement must be returned to Colt for repair, while the Defender models can be repaired at home with a replacement part.
Customers can contact Colt Manufacturing Company LLC by phone, mail or online at:
• (800) 962-2658 (Option 2)
• 545 New Park Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06110
• www.coltsmfg.com
• Recall@colt.com
Colt determined that the parts for the models listed above were of improper hardness, and could wear, bend or crack, causing safety issues or rendering the pistol inoperable. While there has been no reports of injuries or property damage, Colt advises owners to immediately stop using the affected firearms, and contact Colt to learn how to have the handguns repaired at no cost.
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As a gunsmith, all I can say is:
More of the same from a once great company. They ought to recall everything they have sold in the last 35 years. Add their shoddy work to their contempt for the American civilian market and you have a company that would have gone bankrupt decades ago if they did not have the contract connections that they have. Piss on them.
I have a government issue Colt 1911A1 that was manufactured in 1943. My grandfather had it reworked by a German master gunsmith in 1954 when he was stationed at Fulda and it is one of the most accurate pistols I have ever fired.
Thanks bunches....I actually own one of each....the 1911 is way before the S/N range, but the Defender I have is in the range....just fired off an email to them.....thanks again!
“More of the same from a once great company.
...Piss on them.”
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Who do you like, quality wise?
A crying shame. I was about to transition to the 1911 scene by investing in a Colt 1991A1 Govt. model. They’ve slid that far, have they?
I agree. The are riding the name alone at this point.
Springfield Armory makes some mighty fine 1911s.
http://www.springfield-armory.com
The XD series is pretty impressive also.
get a Sig
Agreed. I have a .45 ACP Trophy Match that I really like to shoot.
I go over to the local gunshop about once a month and drool all over their Springfield display case. ;-)
Kimber or Wilson
I have owned many Colt Government models and others such as the Combat Commander made from maybe the thirties to around 1990 and never had a bad one despite a lot of criticism I have heard.
To be honest I did not even know Colt was still making them since I never see them in stores anymore. Most of them including right up through 1990 were what I would consider beautifully made.
The parts are so easy to change that I am surprised they don’t just mail them to you and let you return the old ones in an envelope.
I have a Springfield XD-45 tactical - it’s a joy to use. Wish I could get ammo easier though...
I broke down and bought an XD9. I don’t regret it one bit. It was actually $50 cheaper than the Glock. I could have bought the XDM. I’m not a match shooter so it didn’t make sense to spend the extra $100.
I know the feeling. Once you pick it up you just can’t stop. When I fire my XD9 it’s like I’m pulling a handle on a slot machine. I just want to keep feeding it!
Are you going to say that the Colt All American wasn’t a success?
Colt is making some things right on several of it's 1911 pistols. I have two of the guns that were recalled. Colt sent me shipping labels for the guns, I sent them in via FedEx and had the guns back in my hands repaired in six day. My guns needed the thumb safety replaced. The repair parts were installed and they match the finish of the two guns perfectly.
Colt did the right thing. Colt doesn't advertise in the big gun rags the way that Glock, SIG, Kimber and SA do so the Colt recall wasn't covered up the way recalls on these other guns have been.
Go to the different 1911 forums and read what the Colt owners have been reporting.
Anyone who thinks that Colt is inferior to these other copy 1911's simply hasn't been paying attention.
Colt is still where it's at!
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