Stop the polymer pistols suck argument, because youre wrong as far as polymer pistols go, the hk vp70 was the worlds first almostsuccessful polymerframed handgun. The reason is that if you are going for the custom shop cqb you might want to check out gun broker. The colt m45a1 cqbp semiautomatic pistol is the latest iteration of the. Both crimson and black grips, manual, and commemorative box. In december of 1987 and january of 1988 routine lot testing of the m9 production pistols revealed frame cracks occurring at the rear of the grip area of the frame just above where the trigger bar rides.
Test pistols numbers 11, 12, 14 and 15 all showed safetycritical cracks and one failed completely. Nov 08, 2017 a glock 19m at the 2016 modern day marine expo in quantico, virginia. Sticky for all colt usmc cqb m45 factual information 1911forum. The colt rail gun is not the same thing as the cqb m45. Colt, springfield armory, and karl lippard designs offered a replacement for the ageold rebuilt. Colt sent the marines 15 modified rail gun 1911s for evaluation early this year.
Casting works in most applications but can have voids a gunsmith can cut into and expose unknowingly. Colt marine pistol m45a1 1070cqb this is the colt rail gun modified to the specifications of the marines for use with special operations. From what i have been told, marines get assembly line guns made on the production floor at colt. My point is this, the conditions of the test for these pistols has not been released. Frames and lower receivers for sale online at discount prices.
The images used on our license plates are sized to be as visible as possible. Jul 20, 2012 these rather interesting photos come from test report for the close quarters battle pistol cqbp bid samples, phase ii and are of colt test articles from the cqb pistol solicitation which was just awarded to colt yesterday. The venerable colt 1911 semiautomatic pistol a design thats now well over 100 years old has long been replaced in its. Marine corps is following the army and air force in adopting sig modular handgun system m17 and m18 pistols for service. A black color version of the m45a1 cqb pistol adopted by the us marine corps is now available. It was determined that an interim cqb pistol would be pr. Special operations capable officially designated the m45 meusoc, is a magazinefed, recoiloperated, singleaction, semiautomatic pistol chambered for the. Colts new marine corps 1911 prone to frameslide cracks. Fuel was added to the fire when solider systems broke the news that in military tests the colt 1911 rail gun exhibited cracking after 12,000 rounds. Offered by polymer80, these glock 192332 frames include industry firsts, such as an extended beaver tail, double undercut. Its also available with an accessory rail or even with an aluminum frame and an accessory rail, but the standardbearer and big seller for wilson combat is the allsteel cqb. The marine devil dog tribute pistol is issued by a private, nongovernmental organization to honor americas armed forces. The slide, railintegrated frame, and various levers are unified in black, and the g10 type grip also uses the color exclusive for this model. Sig sauer grip module assembly compact 320 xseries black medium.
In an article by the marine corps times, marine special operations command marsoc, has officially announced that it is withdrawing the. Each attempt was met with friction due to time or resources restrictions. Pentagon seeks new sidearm page 2 shadowspear special. Key reasons the company went glockcompatible instead is the wide compatibility of a glock17 system, which can provide three different calibers depending on the slide chosen by the user to finish the pistol. Take advantage of our numerous options, including armortuff coatings, tactical sights, matchgrade barrels, our signature starburst polymer frame stippling, and more. The cqb is a fullsize 1911a1, made with a carbonsteel frame and slide for the greatest strength and durability. Came with two wilson combat 7 round magazines, novak tritium night sights though they say trijicon on them, can anyone clarify. The usmc s demand for pistols has nothing to do with commercial sales of custom shop pistols. Sticky for all colt usmc cqb m45 factual information.
They are the ones who actually make people think marines are stupid, but it is really just the brass who makes these dumbass choices which makes everyone of us marines. The m45a1 was initially designed to serve as the marine corps usmc. While 12k rounds may seem like a lot to a private owner you have to remember that these guns are being planned on being used for years, by multiple soldiers each. Savage releases minimalist rimfire rifles just in time for holidays. Colt custom shop usmc m45a1 cqb 1911 semi auto pistols. Although navy marked 1911 pistols have been issued to the united states marine corps over the years, the kimber icqb pistol is the first 1911 service pistol to ever carry the usmc designation. Since i am kind of a diy guy gone pro and people often ask me about all the steps that i go through in building a pistol, i thought id start a thread here and show photos of the work being performed. Man those dan wesson guys know how to make cool 1911s discussion in m1911 started by snaphook, feb 29, 2016. Another problem that cropped up with production of the m9 pistol was a problem with frame cracks. Stop the polymer pistols suck argument, because youre wrong. Its a limited production run where they changed the color. The guns that marines get is not the same pistol consumers get.
Many of these pistols were owned and used by target shooters who shot them extensively, and if cracking of anything frequently happened the word would be out. Text is a rough translation using an online translation tool. Colt rail gun has seen some publicity regarding cracking in the frame. Cracking frames the leading glock forum and community. A pistol is a secondary weapon so mag capacity isnt really an issue considering your rank and file soldier or marine isnt even issued a pistol at all. The slide and rail integrated frame, various levers are unified in black, and the g10 type grip also uses the color dedicated to this model. Im not one to contradict kyle lamb because i admire the guy very much, but i dont agree with this. The outofthebox rateoffire power of this rifle will move you up the ranks in a hurry. People could not understand why the marines would adopt a very generic 1911 pistol when more modern, lighter and higher capacity pistols were readily available. More than 100 years ago, the colt 1911 was chosen as the official sidearm for americas armed forces.
The marines use the m45 as a secondary weapon when conducting cqb operations. The m9a1 is also seeing limited issue to the united states marine corps. Test article photos of marsoc winning colt rail guns soldier. Usmc announces close quarter battle pistol contract award. A letter of authenticity will be issued with each pistol to verify it as a service pistol. The beretta m9officially the pistol, semiautomatic, 9mm, m9is the designation for the. The marine corps solution was to suggest m9s, but that was not acceptable to the group. I am delighted to see that some united states marine corps units are carrying an americanmade pistol, chambered for the 45 acp cartridge, and built by an american icon. The cartouches and stock markings are very clear, including the cartouche on top of the hand guard which is rarely ever. This is one of the colt 1911s that was sent to the marine corp and then decommissioned. We carry a great selection of 80% glock and 1911 frames with everything you need to complete your pistol. Dec 04, 2014 the article talks generically about 1911s and doesnt specifically mention the marine corps cqb m45. This example is some 40 years old yet its synthetic frame remains fully serviceable despite quite a bit of hard use.
Everything else free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The cqb s frame is thicker with a true picatinny rail, the slide has fewer serrations, it uses dual recoil springs, it has trijicon night sights, etc. The product mix in the 80% pistol market has always been slim, with only 1911 frames available in steel or aluminum. Encore and pro hunter are essentially the same framereceiver and are compatible with the same barrels. According to one of the stress test reports several of the pistols had cracked slides and frames after 12,000 rounds. Colt was recently awarded their first pistol contract on a 1911 pistol since the early 1950s. Also, i would put a custom shop colt o1070cqb up against a wilson, baer or ed brown any day of the week in terms of accuracy and reliability.
This is certainly one of the lowest production codes to acquire especially an example as crisp as this one is. Decommissioned colt usmc m45a1s on gunbroker 1911addicts. This version is just like the marine corps pistol, but it comes with a compact otis cleaning kit, and is packed into a pelican storm case. All of our 80% glock frames are designed to fit compact models of glock pistols, including the 19, 23 and 32 models. Professional grade 1911 frame parts fusion firearms. Ive heard of and seen a few 1911 frames cracking, often from excessively hot handloads or. This gun is going to louisiana and the customer is a 3gun and long range rifle shooter. This usmc pistol marksman license plate is made from heavy gauge aluminum and has a baked enamel finish to last for many years of use.
However i dont think that this is, or ever was, common. Only the sig sauer p320, with a serialized core frame and the ability to swap different grip lengths and slidebarrel combinations, seems to. Why the marines adopted the m45 colt 1911 the firearm blog. The picatinny rail on the bottom of the frame is a full size mil. In december of 1987 and january of 1988 routine lot testing of the m9 production pistols revealed frame cracks occurring at the rear of the grip area of the frame. Upswept beavertail grip safety, lowered and flared ejection port and enhanced hamm. According to the united states marine corps usmc training command, since 1992 the marine corps has made continuous efforts to improve pistol marksmanship training. Feb 19, 2015 the marine corps has authorized marsoc operators to carry glock pistols, since many of the elite outfits members prefer the popular 9mm over the custom. The m45a1 was conceived for the usmc special operations units. Black color version of the m45a1 cqb pistol adopted by the u.
The marine devil dog tribute pistol america remembers. Unlike the cqb pistol, this one does not have usmc roll marked on the slide, but it does have ega eagle globe and anchor the marines symbol as a serial number suffix. Select a make 1911 2011 accuii accumag accuracy international aero agnstadt arms ak47 ak74 akm american defense mfg american tactical imports amt anschutz apf ar. Man those dan wesson guys know how to make cool 1911s page. In an article by the marine corps times, marine special operations. It appears that the last active duty component of the u. Thompson center encore and pro hunter frames in stainless or blue with free wood or composite stocks as supplied by the factory. Its a variant of the m1911, and has been the standardissue side arm for the force recon element of the united states marine corps marine expeditionary units since 1985. Both processes provide frames that are about 200% stronger than they need to be. Test article photos of marsoc winning colt rail guns.
There is a very limited inventory of these used pistols and they will be gone soon. Jul 20, 2012 the marine corps has tapped colt defense llc to make more than 10,000 new close quarter battle pistols for the services elite special operations troops. Our glock lower frames come with nextgeneration features and ergonomics to ensure a perfect and highly. The marine corps has tapped colt defense llc to make more than 10,000 new close quarter battle pistols for the services elite special operations troops.
The colt rail gun, or colt marine pistol, has been selected by the united states marine corps as their close quarters battle pistol cqbp. Glock custom work for the first time, wilson combat is now offering custom pistol enhancements for glock handguns. Colt 1911 custom shop marine cqb fde 45 acp pistol hyatt. Marine corps has adopted an updated version of the gunthe m45 cqb, or, in. Colt cqb m45a1 usmc marine 1911 decom authentic layaway. When you say the civilian version are you talking about the m45 or the cqb.
Sell your colt marine 45 for free today on gunsamerica. Choose from different options of the polymer80 pf940c compact 80% frame, available in gray, od green, flat dark earth, and black. The cqbs frame is thicker with a true picatinny rail, the slide has fewer serrations. Spend less time worrying if your battery is going to hold up and more time planning your next move in the field of battle. Top quality government, commander, and officer sized 1911 frames. Colt 1911 custom shop marine cqb fde 45 acp pistol the colt rail gun, or colt marine pistol, has been selected by the united states marine corps as their close quarters battle pistol cqbp, marking the first time since wwii that a colt 1911 is being shipped to the united states government. Pistol frame material they are basically copies of sti 2011 and sw bodyguard 380, but with some small changes here and there, mostly to accommodate custom grips and features. Nothing in the decoration added to the basic firearm including the informational content therein is used as a trademark.
Colt m45cqb united states marine corps 45 acp semi. Earlier, the socom entity had simply authorized the. The marine corps just completed an exhaustive search for a new marsoc pistol in 2012. Today, a colt 1911 is once again proudly serving at the side of our countrys military. Original production guns were rollmarked colt usmc. Marsoc authorized to use glock 19s soldier systems daily. This batch of colt m45a1 cqbp pistols was used in combat by the usmc special operations units, including force recon. Ft collins, co on pistols for the usmc, from a friend in a position to know. Sep 18, 2017 marines and sailors will take part in the current testing of the new army handgun while one of the top small arms experts for the corps is looking to adopt a compact version of the sidearm for. On the left side of the slide is the standard kimber logo and on the chamber is stamped cal. The colt rail gun is not the same thing as the cqbm45.
In excellent mint crisp condition, all matching down to the screws, we have a very scarce gustloffwerke manufactured 337 code 1940 dated k98k mauser service rifle. Sort by position product name price set descending direction. This license plate would make a wonderful addition to your collection or a great gift. We are pleased to inform you that these decommissioned colt m45a1s close quarter battle pistol cqbp are now available to the public. The m45a1 close quarters battle pistol cqbp was announced on july 20, 2012, chosen from three submissions to a 2010 solicitation handed down by marine corps systems command marcorsyscom. Jeff schogolstaff more marines are carrying the glock 19m as a sidearm while the corps searches for a pistol to replace the. Pistol expert badge us marine corps store the marine shop. I agree that the use of highvelocity ammunition is unwise unless the pistol is set up for it.
The usmc marking was xed out by laser before being released to the civilian market. This brand new glock 43 is a semiautomatic pistol which fires the 9mm round. Marines allow operators to choose glocks over marsoc. I bet the new cqb rifle will be the thompson machine gun with a rail. The marine corps special operations command detachment 1 det 1 was formed on march 3rd, 2003, they needed to acquire a large amount of unique and sophisticated equipment. Marsoc to drop colt 1911s from service the firearm blog. Marines evaluating new, compact handgun marine corps. Forging is nice because the process aligns the grain structure of the metal. Some early reports of cracks in the slide and overpressured ammo causing frame. This includes 2 6round magazines, cleaning kit, mag.
Buy licensed usmc marines marine corps seal 1911 semper fidelis pistol grips diamond cut made of pewter. Colt usmc 1911 m45a1 close quarters battle pistol in. The pistol has been out since 09 and the only cosmetic difference between the usmc contract gun is the fde finish, the novak night sights and a lanyard loop and the size and the m45a1 is a true picatinny rail along with a dual recoil spring system on the usmc gun. The marine corps selected the colt entry for a reason.
After a rigorous selection process, the united states marine corps selected the colt rail gun as their close quarters battle pistol cqbp. The usmc precision weapons section, in quantico, virginia, has been custombuilding 1911s for the marine corps elite special operations and reconnaissance units since 1985, first as the. Cqb reflex sights piggybacked on the elcan 4x scopes. In addition, the internal mechanism of the m45a1 cqb pistol is inherited as it is, and the recoil s. Up for your bidding pleasure is the ultra rare colt cqb pistol. Jul 30, 2012 the pistol has been out since 09 and the only cosmetic difference between the usmc contract gun is the fde finish, the novak night sights and a lanyard loop and the size and the m45a1 is a true picatinny rail along with a dual recoil spring system on the usmc gun. I was contacted in november to develop a program of instruction poi on the pistol, now called the m45 cqbp. In new in the box unfired condition, we have a 1969 production colt agent revolver. Cast vs forged 1911s 1911addicts the premiere 1911 forum.
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