looking for a Colt 1911 CQBP

[kodiakisland]

I'm looking for a new Colt 1911 CQBP for my son's 21st birthday.  If anyone in NWA or the river valley sees one in a store, please let me know.  I'm NOT looking to buy one from a member.  New from a store.

I'm also getting giraffe bone grips with inlayed silver eagle, globe and anchor on one side and his initials on the other. 

[Rzbakfromwaybak]

I'm looking for a new Colt 1911 CQBP for my son's 21st birthday.  If anyone in NWA or the river valley sees one in a store, please let me know.  I'm NOT looking to buy one from a member.  New from a store.

I'm also getting giraffe bone grips with inlayed silver eagle, globe and anchor on one side and his initials on the other.

Kodiak,

Saw one on Gunbroker for sale in Springdale Ark.  New in Box. Bid starts at $1,599.  Had 0 bids. Can buy outright now for $1,659.95.  Auction # 490362261.  6 days left on auction.  Hope it's the one you want, & this helps. This is from an FFL dealer, Springdale, Ark.  Says if he has no bids, he can remove it from the auction, & sell it locally.
Ozark Bear Arms    479-209-5812

[kodiakisland]

Yeah, I saw that last week and emailed them about seeing the pistol before I bought it.  They said no.  Didn't give me a good feeling.

[Rzbakfromwaybak]

Yeah, I saw that last week and emailed them about seeing the pistol before I bought it.  They said no.  Didn't give me a good feeling.

That does sound peculiar.  Specially since it states in his ad.....that if it has no bids, (which it still doesn't), he reserves the right to pull the gun off the auction, & sell it locally.  Looks good in the multiple pictures,  says it's a new gun...& there are no bids currently.  Don't know what he would have against you looking at it first?

[kodiakisland]

Well, here is what I ended up with:

The grips are giraffe bone with silver inlay.  They did not turn out as well as I had hoped, but are too expensive not to use.  I didn't think the light colored grips would look good on the tan pistol, so I went with the rail gun.  It is almost the same as the CQBP.  It has a different safety and trigger and cerakoted black.  I thought this will look good, shoot really well, and still be just a little tactical for a young marine.

[howie76]

Very nice pistol!

[vol_in_ar]

That's sweet...who did the grips

very nice gift, and will last his lifetime, and hopefully be passed down to future generations

[DeltaBoy]

Nice set up.

[kodiakisland]

Walt Marston http://www.marstongunleather.com/index.html did the grips.  They are nice but not exactly what I was thinking.  Can't wait to shoot it.  It feels very tight with a NM barrel.

[vol_in_ar]

thanks...they look good in the pics and I've debated getting a set of elephant, but it's a nice to have at this point...I've got a safe full of various grips

[Doyle Hograves]

I'm looking for a new Colt 1911 CQBP for my son's 21st birthday.   

Are you in the market for another son?

[95_alum]

Kodiak- The Colt Rail Gun is a Series 80, correct?

[kodiakisland]

Kodiak- The Colt Rail Gun is a Series 80, correct?

Yes, unfortunately.  I don't mind the 80 series, but do prefer the original 70 series when you can find one at a decent price.  I'm picking up a Wiley Clapp Colt next week that is a 70 series.  Looking forward to breaking it in.

[kodiakisland]

Picked this up yesterday.  Lightweight commander.  Feels good.  Should get to shoot it next week.




http://www.colt.com/Catalog/SpecialEditions/WileyClappPistols.aspx

[DeltaBoy]

Sweet

[95_alum]

Nice. Is that a Chip McCormick Power Mag?

[kodiakisland]

No.  Just the standard Colt magazines.  I've got several 8 round magazines I'll run through it to check function.  I plan to carry it 8+1.  Hope I never need more than that.

[vol_in_ar]

agreed, if you need more than that better grab a rifle

[95_alum]