COLT CCO TALO Edition....what you think?
 

It's always a bad idea for me to stop in at a spoon shop when out running about. I couldn't resist going in...handled a Colt CCO Talo eddition. I think they only made 1000 of them. That make it any special? for $1129?

ETA: it's an alloy frame series 80. Felt really good in my hand, but the grip was a bit fat for me. Probably replace it with slim grips.

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I've had a CCO for a number of years. Mine doesn't look as big though.
Jim

I think it's the angle of the picture. Its a commander (4.25" barrel" slide. The few prices I saw on the web puts the local shop's price about $50 more but then I don't have to pay an ffl. Just didnt know if I could get one for 800-900 somewhere else. This shop can be competitive on some things and rape you on others.

Looks like a nice spoon. Narrow grips would improve it, I think.

I don't have any experience with Colt but was properly impressed with the Defender .45 over a Turners.

Today I visited a highly recommended (on CalGuns) shop - DAS in Solana Beach. Wow. The folks there are super cool and succeeded in muddying my pool. A month ago I was all set on the Smith & Wesson M&P 45. Then after renting the Sig P220 Combat a couple more times I was convinced it was the one. Well today I fondled the HK 45 with a custom trigger setup...dang it. I rented a USP 45 a few months back...I need to revisit that gun...to be sure.

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It's only $200 more than the P220...or $750 more than the M&P... I hate having expensive taste.

Regardless, I am driving to OC tomorrow to close a PPT on a Smith & Wesson 686 for my son so I am off the table for the next 31 days. :(

Good luck with the Colt Talo!

80 models
 

The 80 series of Colt 1911s have a firing pin block incorporated into the trigger mechanism that some shooters don't like. Because of that "safety" feature, the 80 series guns don't seem to bring as good a price as the 70 series or earlier guns. Personally, I have trouble with the tiny Colt sights these pistols come with, but that can be remedied by replacing the front and rear sights with a set that are easier to pick up visually. I like the Commander size guns, especially the earlier ones. Mine is a .38 Super that was made in 1951 and is still in excellent condition. The weight is around 27 ounces which makes for a comfortable carry while still having a little "heft" to it to help reduce felt recoil. Adding a polymer buffer behind the spring guide rod helps some also. I would take a look at other 1911s that are currently listed on Gunbroker.com and Auctionarms.com to see if their price is in the ballpark. Happy hunting!

TALOs usually command a small premium...new. I suspect that premium evaporates on the secondary market unless that particular model is in high demand for some reason.

The CCO model has been in demand in the past. It's a good compromise between the concealability of the Officer's model with the sight radius and barrel length of the Commander.

Slender compact grips from www.esmeralda.cc will dress that pony up nicely!

It's a Colt. You won't lose money on it. I put aside a 100yr. New Agent at the shop for myself. At $10.00 a week I will own it in 100 weeks LOL!

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Old quote........
 

"If you want to make money collecting things, buy Colt guns and Ford cars"! Dave is right, you will have to be very unlucky to ever lose money on a Colt pistol or revolver. A couple of examples: Colt Commander manuf. in 1951 in .38 Super, bought in 1987 for $325, today would bring around $1,000 or so. Colt 2nd model Woodsman Match Target, bought in 1995 for $575 today is worth about $1500. In addition to increasing in value, think of the fun you will have at the shooting range and the comfort you will have when carrying it! Another brand that is almost certain to increase in value would be Winchester. Early Model 70 rifles, Model 12 shotguns and pre-64 lever guns are all 5 star investments. I traded a 1 ounce Kugerand gold coin for a fancy 20 gauge Model 12 a couple of years ago and haven't regretted the swap for a second.

Here's the size difference of the family

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The CCO weighs 25.4 oz, David's will be 22.6, and grandpa is 37.4 (all w/o magazine).
Jim