Questions & Answers

• Q: Hello folks. I see two similar government models on Buds website. The only thing I can ID as "different" are the roll marks. Can anyone shed light on what I might be overlooking prior to me making a purchase?
  Colt Mfg 1911 Government Series
  Model: O1970A1CS
  870.49
  Colt 1911C Government
  Model: O1911C
  $817.49
  Both appear to be identical in specs (except roll marks).
  Thanks,
  Big John

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  • Asked 07/26/2025 00:36 by Jonathan D

  A:

  Hi Jonathon, the roll marks are not the only difference. The O1970A1CS features some modern updates while the O1911C retains more traditional design elements. The differences are:
  - A1CS model has steel mainspring housing and trigger. (O1911C has polymer mainspring housing)
  - A1CS has actual rollmarks on the slide (versus laser engraved "rollmarks" on the C model)
  - Blacked out barrel on A1CS model.
  Also, the CS stands for 'Custom Shop'
  Stay safe & have s great day!

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• Q: Can anyone tell me how accurate this photo is as a representation of what the gun bluing actually looks like? It says that the photo is not of the actual gun in the notes.

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  • Asked 02/14/2019 01:48 by Steven B

  A:

  Steven, it is actually quite accurate. An actual picture is here : https://www.google.com/search?q=Colt+1911+Series+70+Government+Model+Semi+Auto+Pistol+.45+ACP+5%22+Barrel+7+Rounds+High+Profile+Standard+Sights+Diamond+Checkered+Rosewood+Grips+Blued+Finish&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiEzKvDgbrgAhWNNd8KHemAC98Q_AUIDigB&biw=1280&bih=618#imgrc=KBiM88_1GHFybM:

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• Q: one of the magazines that came with wont go in have to press mag release button for it to go in.

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  • Asked 01/07/2019 20:43 by Adrian G

  A:

  If its just one of the magazines I suspect a call to colt will get you a replacement mag If more that one mag You may need to replace or smooth the mag release (easy job on a 1911) contact colt at : 800-962-COLT (2658) - Hours: Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm EST

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• Q: I am actually looking for a used Series 70 as a build platform. I am not familiar with the markings on these are they true to the original series? This will ship to my local FFL in California?

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  • Asked 11/26/2018 04:53 by David F

  A:

  This pistol is true to the Original Series David. There currently are no Colts on the CA DOJ Approved Roster. https://www.oag.ca.gov/firearms/certguns?make=All

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• Q: Does this have the solid barrel bushing or the fingered one?

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  • Asked 09/26/2018 13:51 by Donnie P

  A:

  Looks like a solid bushing in this video.
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JYu4I-9fCs

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• Q: I have read mix reviews about the recent series 70. How is the quality and finish on the recent batch of pistols? Do they still ship from the custom shop highly polished in a custom shop box or do they now ship in the blue plastic box like the series 80? Anybody purchased one recently?

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  • Asked 08/23/2017 21:43 by Tony A

  A:

  It arrived in a blue custom box and i really like the fit and finish for the price.

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• Q: Just curious what's the difference between series 70 vs series 80 Colt 01991? I'm undecided on which to buy. Thanks.

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  • Asked 08/18/2017 23:40 by Samuel R

  A:

  Its mostly to indicate its newer. The differences are extremely minimal.

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