Colt m1991a1 series 80 disassembly

Classic colt 1911 style frame with matte black finish. The 1911 government series 80 completely disassembled. Just fieldstrip is a brand new hd series with all the fieldstrips of all the guns. The newer production models have become more of a status symbol than a working mans gun. One of the things colt learned from its competitors was that, at the time, the nononsense military look sold well. With the help of a roll pin punch, we push in the rear end of the firing pin and the firing pin lock plunger, so that the rear plate is free to slide out of its recess. The series 80 s have additional parts that must be put back exactly. May 07, 2010 press the firing pin in to release the firing pin stop. In the world of pistols, there are few things more appealing than the colt 1911 pistol, especially a genuine colt gove.

Not in the video but also used in comparison were two unfired colt m1991a1 series 80 pistols. Took apart my colt series 80 mk iv government model, for cleaning and install new grips. Colt mark iv series 80 combat commander 9mm 4 14 inch satin nickel finish. The official colt frequently asked questions faq thread series 70 vs. Disassembly and assembly in full length of colt 1991 a1 anniversary 1911. After the change, it was rechristened the series 80 government model and the change was reflected on the rollmark. Colt has left behind the idea of being the everyday persons gun and has cashed in on being a collectorsprestige item. Best series 80 1911 complete tear down in hd duration. Colt m1991 a1, series 80 singleaction semiauto pistol,caliber. Oct 29, 2012 disassembly and assembly in full length of colt 1991 a1 anniversary 1911. In this video i will show you guys how to disassemble and reassemble the colt m1991a1 commander. I dont want to waste money on kits that will do very little to help improve the gun. Colt government model 1911 field strip 1991 series 80 duration.

Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. With the help of a roll pin punch, we push in the rear end of the firing pin and the firing pin lock. The video below shows how the series 70 stacked up against a blued, 2014vintage colt m1991a1 series 80. It is equipped with a series 80 style firing pin safety, and it is shipped in colts current standard blue, clamshell pistol box. Upon reassembly or rather just before reassembly at some point im pretty sure i pulled the trigger while the slide was off the receiver, and now, even after i cock the hammer to reinstall the slide, the plunger lever sits alongside and to the right of the hammer wont sit down flush enough into the. The current crop of colt series 80 1991s are excellent. Styled in the bold tradition of the old west with modern autoloading action. Dumb mistake colt series 80 mk iv government model. I have had great experiences with my colt s, and i plan to keep buying them.

Jun 30, 2009 colt antique single action army revolver. Good with some wear on the sharp edges, scratches and some scuff marks on the parkerized finish bore condition. Colt took the basic mk iv series 80 government model 1911. Colt s website, though outdated, has info and pics of the different models. Colt offers the 1991 combat commander in blued and stainless steel finishes. Disassemble and clean a colt model 1911 gunsmith tip youtube. Click on a red number to view more information on that item and to add that factory part to your shopping cart. Did colt really use a plastic trigger on the 1991a1. Marshall how to disassemble the m1911 pistol using only its own parts. Maintenance of the m1911 and m1911a1 pistol sight m1911.

It requires a minimum of tools actually before colt s series 80 pistols, it was possible to completely disassemble and reassemble the pistol without any tools, like a pair of tweezers, a punch, etc, althought you can improvise. Plenty of step by step videos for your viewing pleasure for the fieldstripping of your colt. Aside from these changes they were made to the same quality standards as all other series 80 colt pistols of the same era, although a year after the m1991a1 was introduced the rest of colt s 1911 line received some pretty radical external changes in the form of their socalled enhanced line of pistols. Colt 1911 factory governmentcommander full size 8round magazine. Price check 1991a1 colt the leading glock forum and. Disassemble and clean a colt model 1911 gunsmith tip. Be careful to control the firing pin, as it is under tension and may decide to aim itself at your eye.

The series 80 firing pin block keeps the firing pin securely locked in place, until the trigger is pressed completely to the rear, releasing the firing pin block allowing the firing pin to move forward when struck by the hammer. Colt collectors refer to the older pistols as old rollmark orm guns and the newer ones new rollmark nrm. Like new in box available for purchase at our online store in 1970, colt introduced the allsteel colt combat c. Colt government model 1911 field strip 1991 series 80 youtube.

Complete disassembly of a series 80 style 1911 pistol if you found my disassembly and reassembly videos helpful and wish to support my. In 1983, colt released a new 1911 design dubbed the series 80 also named for the decade during which it was released with a few design changes. Colt m1911 series 80 field strip and reassembly avoiding idiot scratches. To all you firearm ppl out there i recently traded a remington 552 speedmaster and mauser m98 sporterized in 3006 for a colt 1991a1 series 80. This is a very nice, lightly used colt 1991a1 series 80, semi auto pistol chambered for. The commander is basically the same as colts full size 1991a1 except the barrel and slide are about 12. If you have a series 80 9mm, please post information about the serial number range of your gun and any information you may have about its production date. Custom skelontonized trigger and hammer as well as checkered pachmayr g. The official colt frequently asked questions faq thread. If you are working with a series 80 gun, there will be a hole on the bottom of the slide and a plunger that needs to be pressed to remove the firing pin. Customized series 80 model with 2tone finish, bomar sights, ambi safety and checkered grip frame and trigger guard.

Just fieldstrip is a brand new hd series with all the fieldstrips of. Go to colt click on media center near the top to see individual pictures. Reassembly of a series 80 style 45 caliber colt 1911 pistol i hope this video helped you avoid a panicked trip to the gunsmith with a box of. How to field strip and reassemble a colt mk iv series 80 1911 by silvercore training.

The pistol illustrated is my personal daytoday colt. Colt pistols commander for sale guns international. Disassembling the m1911 type of pistols is a straight forward and simple process. You can take this and apply it to almost any 1911 variant as well. Photos and instructions for field strip and detail strip of the m1911 pistol on john caradimas. Oct 26, 2018 in the end, the colt 1991a1 series 80 was, to a degree, the last of the affordable colts. In this video i show how easy it is to detail strip your colt series 80 model 1911. To get things started, the distributors invoice to the dealer from whom i purchased my m1991a1 9mm model o1992 was dated august of 1998 and the guns serial number is nn012xx. Colt pistols 1911 series 80 for sale guns international. The 1991 combat commander is a regular production pistol in colts lineup, not a custom shop item. However, total disassembly is very tricky the first time or two. Colt mkiv series 80 government model pistol, chambered in. The main reason i would choose one over a colt if i were choosing is for the price, equal or better quality, service reputation and the lack of the series 80 fpb.

Series 80 the term series 70 originally referred to the springcollet accurizor barrel bushing and matching reversetapered barrel used in government model and gold cup pistols starting in. While i have older colts and even a highly polished colt stainless steel custom shop pistol, i have none that are more reliable or more accurate in a practical sense. Make sure you watch a series 80 video and not a series 70 video for your 1911. Read the instructions, warnings and cautions in this manual carefully before using this firearm. Jan 02, 2019 the 1991a1 pistol features the colt series 80 firing pin block. The hammer, grip safety, slide lock, and thumb safety are standard colt government model.

So we continue with the disassembly of the internal slide parts of this 1911 which includes the automatic firing pin safety update introduced with the colt series 80 models. Please advise me on buying a 1911 1991a1 government 1911forum. Nov 17, 2015 i bought this pistol about 16 years ago and have used it from concealed carry, pistol matches, and many training class. Select sku listing to see all stock numbers for this schematic. May 10, 2015 in this video i will show you guys how to disassemble and reassemble the colt m1991a1 commander. I bought a colt m1991a1 commander about two years ago and its one of my favorites.