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Colt Match Target Rapid Fire Pistol?
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 4:26 pm
by vin
Hi,
Should I modify a Colt Match Target or buy another pistol for competition?
I will be using an Aimpoint 5000 XD.
Thanks,
Vin
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 5:07 pm
by GOVTMODEL
Please clarify the event in which you're planning on shooting this pistol.
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 5:08 pm
by Bob-Riegl
I wouldn't touch that pistol in any way, shape or form---depending on condition, it is a collector and worth a few bucks. I still have mine which I bought NIB in 1952 in El Paso TX, for $125. It is as new as the day it was bought and still in original box, I fired 100 rounds through it and put it in my safe then. I have been offered a princely sum for it on more than one occasion. "Doc"
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 5:15 pm
by Richard H
Hey Vin, don't know if all the bullseye guys check out the Olympic Pistol section, you might get more answers in the bullseye form.
Thanks!
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 5:57 pm
by vin
Hi,
I just started shooting the 900 event. I am looking into other rapid fire events.
The Colt is beautiful... but if I modified it would it be competitive?
Thanks,
Vin
Colt match target
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:33 pm
by 2650 Plus
Huelet "Joe" Benner won five national match championships beginning about sixty years ago with a match target. No one has won a national championship with one since then. Almost all the current match pistols from Europe and Russia will serve you better even for US NRA three gun matches. If you insist on US made ,the Smith 41 and the High Standard Trophy or Citation is a better choice. Mayby the 22/45 ruger would work out also but will need a trigger job. What ever your choice, Good Shooting Bill Horton
OK!
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:51 pm
by vin
Looks like I'm in the market for a rapid fire pistol:)
Thanks,
Vin
Re: OK!
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 4:51 am
by GOVTMODEL
vin wrote:Looks like I'm in the market for a rapid fire pistol:)
Thanks,
Vin
In ISSF Rapid Fire Pistol, the Pardini SP New Rapid Fire model dominates. See
http://www.larrysguns.com/Products/Pard ... NEWRF.aspx for more information.
The Pardini SP New is also quite popular in NRA Conventional pistol.
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2010 7:24 pm
by PASA008
Depending on condition, the Colt match target could be worth up to $1000. Keep that in mind if you start drilling or grinding on it you are reducing the value with each revolution of the drill bit.
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Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2010 8:46 pm
by vin
I think I better just leave the Colt alone...
Thanks!
Vin