I guess now that there are XTAC Supergrades, Wilson felt the need to introduce another entry level pistol to their lineup? I'm really not sure why you would choose a base XTAC over the ACP...the ACP strangely comes with a flush cut barrel and Armor Tuff finish for nearly $300 less than the parkerized XTAC.
I'd rather see Wilson offer a true entry level pistol with a plain front strap, offered in any color you want so long as it is black, and get the price to $1999.
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Their tech told today the reason for the bobbed treatment of the Anomaly was for styling. Harkening back to the original 1911Originally Posted by RevolverRob
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Similarly, I'd like to see a Colt Series 70 Reproduction with a 25 LPI frontstrap checkering and mild dehorning for $1,000 or slightly less. Stainless steel would be good, and it wouldn't have to have fancy polished flats, either.
Best, Jon
Last edited by JonInWA; 11-20-2019 at 05:40 PM.
I've been thinking the same for awhile. They've got so many gimmicks, that a plain pistol would be a treat.
Like the old 1996a2. $1345 according to my old 1997 catalog
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Last edited by theJanitor; 11-20-2019 at 08:59 PM.
Doesn't matter much to me.
The abbreviated grip safety and bobbed hammer will allow the beavertail and hammer spur to not stab me, which is the problem running a Commander or CCO in a Cherries holster currently. Enough so, I've thought of doing an abbreviated grip safety and the SFS kit. But this could be a good alternative.
Also, it looks awesome.
Last edited by RevolverRob; 11-20-2019 at 10:10 PM.
But, but you get ARMOR TOUGH coating and EAGLE CLAW checkering.
With Dan Wesson you get a finish that will last a lot longer than a paint job.
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Just do it.. there's one available with no wait. https://alchemy1911.com/available-guns/
Yup. Plus tried and true 25LPI front strap and mainspring housing. Along with in my opinion a cleaner look because of the nearly bare slide.
-Cory
Last edited by Cory; 11-21-2019 at 07:00 AM.
Ugh.
Truck parts are expensive, tho. After I deal with the FJ, I’ll have to put a deposit down.
You mean a S70 Repro as in a traditional model with no firing pin safety, or a true Series 70 Reproduction with the correct bushing, ejection port, roll marks, and slide catch notch placement?
Either way the main reason that won't happen is that most people who want one of the traditional Colt models don't care about front strap checkering. Sort of goes against the whole "traditional" concept. Fusion Firearms will sell you one though.
From a pricing standpoint that would be reachable, since there are Colt models available with front strap checkering at around the $1000-1100 mark currently.
Last edited by Robinson; 11-21-2019 at 11:05 AM.
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