While Maj. Butler might be taken aback by the tritium capsules in the M45A1s sights or perhaps a mounted SureFire light, it is likely that he could operate and fieldstrip the new USMC Colt with no difficulty. Those should be Novak LoMount sights, according to the official technical specs, but some M45A1 CQBP samples ours included are issued with Trijicon sights. 2.939,00(Europe). This announcement no doubt delighted the tried-and-true 1911 supporters in the military. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. 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Never miss a post! It is a Fletch High Rise OWB Holster. ), the grip of the M45A1 CQBP is akin to that of a double-stack magazine pistol, and is definitely not made for small hands. The Colt M45A1 CQBP pistol is based on the tried and true Series 80 platform: it comes with a single-action trigger, a skeletonized enhanced hammer, an automatic firing pin safety, an ambidextrous frame-mounted manual safety, and an improved and crisp trigger pull - about two kilos or just under 6 lbs. Fast forward twenty years and Im at the same dealer, picking up some transfers and he shows me a Colt M45A1. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It is either a custom shop gun or an early production gun. Genuine Marine Corps M45A1 Coltsused by Marine Raiders and Force Reconnaissancewere decommissioned and became available on the civilian market complete with their original packaging and letters of authenticity. My M45A1 has had hundreds of rounds put through it, both ball and JHP, and has not experienced any type of failure. VERY RARE AND VERY COLLECTIBLE! It's a carry gun, not a collection piece. The only factory parts Ill typically use are the receiver and bolt assembly, everything else is upgraded. [11] Kimber shortly began producing a limited number of what would be later termed the Interim Close Quarters Battle pistol (ICQB). Colt decided to employ a National Match barrel in theM45A1instead of their normal barrel option. A huge proponent of the system, he has been lecturing me about the benefits of the 1911 platform for nearly two decades. This is the so called blue box Colt pistol, model 01070M45. Quick view Add to Cart. The slide is correctly roll marked with the USMC marking that has been factory stuck with an X to signify it as being decommissioned from the U.S.M.C. A forum community dedicated to all 1911 firearm owners and enthusiasts. I fired representative groups from a rest with several loads rather than the full five-group protocol typically used in product reviews in order to minimize the rounds and wear on the Colt. The feed ramp on theM45A1is polished and coated to make the surface extremely smooth. of weight, with a very short 0.1"/2mm reset. ) Black Hills 200-gr. Six months later, I was home on leave and my gun was back from Colt. In Oct. 2016 the U.S. Marine Corps announced Glock 19s would replace the .45 ACP-chambered Colt M45A1s carried by members of its Marine Expeditionary Unit Special Operations Capable (MEUSOC) teams. [2], In 2012, the Marine Corps awarded Colt a contract for up to 12,000 M45A1 pistols with an initial order of 4036 pistols. Copyright2016-2023 DigitoolmediaSrls VATNo. However, the group all remarked that the pistols certainly seemed to be accurate using the government-issue hardball ammunition. was not the question, rather, it was how tightly I could group the splatter marks. One thing that makes this particularpistolso much more than a normal Colt Rail Gunor similarly railed 1911 is the absence of MIM (or Metal Injection Molding) parts anywhere in the gun. Note the X through the USMC marking. First, there is the additional weight already mentioned. Get your piece of American history before is gone. Solid aluminum grip and hammer This Colt Government Model M45A1 is a Colt Custom Shop Model introduced in 2012 as the civilian version of the United States Marine Corps Close Quarters Battle Pistol . The instructor basically told us the Air Force felt the Army .45 was too much gun for us. The M45A1 CQBP pistol is issued with Wilson black metal single-stack magazines, holding 7+1 rounds. The thumb safeties are ambidextrous and slightly larger than the original 1911 thumb safeties. pistols to be offered on the civilian market since the Director of Civilian Marksmanship (DCM) stopped handgun sales over 50 years ago. FMJ 1.65". You just need to be willing to spend the money it takes to grab a true jewel of firearm technology. It would be hard to improve on this trigger with any kind of upgrade. THIS IS 1913 DATED DWM MADE, In 97% original unmessed with condition, we have an early war high polish Czech made CZ27 pistol. Remember me, IN 95% ORIGNAL CONDITION, ALL MATCHING WITH AN EXCELLENT BORE, WE HAVE A NICE SOLID MAUSER C96 BROOMHANDLE IN 9MM, IN 97% VERY CRISP ORIGINAL CONDITION, WE HAVE A VERY RARE AND SIGNIFICANT LUGER. There is slight movement and a feel of roll through the break, but I wouldnt necessarily call it creep in a negative sense. This added weight, in addition to the dual spring slap back, provide for noticeably less recoil. Shooting theM45A1feels different than shooting other 1911s. I finally got my .45 10 years after I retired. I'll be content with mine in Ion Bond marked M45A1 in the blue box. I was at my local gun shop when a Marine was picking up two that he had won. It was largely (maybe entirely) unannounced and seemed odd, or even suspect, but there was a factory letter from Colt to guarantee authenticity. VERY RARE AND VERY COLLECTIBLE! Match 1.60" Winchester 230-gr. A round indexed in the chambering position on feeding ramp of the M45A1, The M45A1 skips the mainstream Cerakote finish for a more resistant IonBond Decobond coating. But if you just want a shooter get the current one with the Ion Bond. I headed to the range again with my custom 1911, and while it looked great and shot well, reliability wasnt where it should have been. The gun ran well. Colt AR15A4. We decided to install Heine Ledge sights on our Series 80 Stainless Officers ACP. The Colt incorporates a slightly beveled magazine well to facilitate reloads. The coarse checkering on the multi-colored G10 panels does assist in anchoring the handgun, and the Marine pistol has an undercut trigger guard to allow a high hand hold. The finish is a bit slick which is offset by the rather deep cocking serrations both front and rear on the slide. What do you get for spending the extra money for a custom shop version? This particular sample earned every bit of the National Match stamping on the barrel hood. Apparently it wasnt staked right at the factory. The M45A1 feels heavy compared to other full-size 1911s. Three versions ofM45A1were made. [2], The pistol's components are hand-fitted and are not interchangeable. He told me this happens all the time with Colts and sent it back for repair. Colt offered a modified version of their O1980RG (Rail Gun) pistol, which is derived from their existing XSE line of 1911-style pistols with a desert sand-colored surface treatment and Novak night sights. Here are the features to watch out for. Scarcely mentioning the soon-be-collectible kept demand low, and availability proportionately high. I've picked up used cerakote M45A1 rollmark guns for $1200. [12] used but great shape. I still like my M45A1 (not the Custom Shop or USMC Issue gun) with it's matching knife by Ohio Knife Maker, Mickey Yurco: Dave I use a Galco Model Number FL212. Colt also offers a custom shop civilian model to achieve higher accuracy; but the Marine issue model is the production grade pistol. Colt M45A1 USMC rollmark in the blue clam shellUltra rare version 01070M45, USMC Rollmark in Blue Box ( Not Pelican Box ) AboutPressCopyrightContact. Colt released these original Marine Corps pistols to the public. Glocks uses MIM parts and a polymer frame yet are widely considered to be among the most reliable and durable firearms ever created. The Colt M45A1 CQBP semi-automatic pistol is the latest iteration of the .45 caliber 1911 pistol, as adopted in 2012 by the United States Marine Corps, The M45A1 was conceived for the USMC Special Operations Units. Many small parts, including the hammer and trigger, are manufactured out of aluminum, but both the slide and frame are machined in solid stainless steel and Decobond-finished in desert tan color. The USMC is about double the price and if I understand correctly, its a production gun from Colt whereas the civilian version goes through the custom shop - is that correct? Cleaning kit. The Colt gobbled up a wide variety of bullet profiles, cycling smoothly and without hesitation, while grouping each in a cluster that fit within the space the front sight covered at any given distance. Allrightsreserved. If one looks closely at the trigger guard, Colt has the V-shaped proofmark that was present on earlier government handguns, such as the 1909 USMC revolver. The Picatinny rail on the bottom of the frame is a full-size Mil Standard 1913 rail which holds accessories nice and tight as compared to its competitors with smaller lower rails. The decommissioned with the X is and will remain to be worth more. 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