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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Colt Defender

Posted: 5/13/2011 6:14:53 AM EDT

I normally don't like aluminum frame 1911's , but I am thinking about getting a Colt Defender. What you all think about this gun? Any bad experiences?

Posted: 5/13/2011 7:38:19 AM EDT

[#1]

I had one in .45 and I loved it. I got rid of it when I was bored and wanted something else. Wish I had it back. Shot great.

Posted: 5/13/2011 8:13:35 AM EDT

[#2]

Never owned one and I'm not a big fan of aluminum frames either but if I were going to get an aluminum frame 1911 that would be the one I'd get.

Posted: 5/13/2011 8:55:47 AM EDT

[#3]

I have one and love it! The LW frame and form factor make for a great carry piece and more accurate than you might think.

Posted: 5/13/2011 11:48:06 AM EDT

[#4]

Great experiences with the couple I've owned. I'll have another when the money is right!

Posted: 5/13/2011 4:12:27 PM EDT

[#5]

I have one in 9mm and love it.

Posted: 5/13/2011 5:03:46 PM EDT

[#6]

I have a Colt Defender Plus and just got a Colt New Agent- my new carry gun. I really like the way they carry-weight wise and haven't has any problems with either one. I do recommend using good quality mags with skirted followers so you won't "scar up" your feed ramp on you frame.

Posted: 5/13/2011 5:13:55 PM EDT

[#7]

I have one,
its been great no problems at all.
It does throw brass back at me, but with no problems in over 1k rounds I don't want to mess with it

Posted: 5/13/2011 6:39:56 PM EDT

[#8]

For a number years have only used full size and 7" long slide

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This year for carry have switched to the Defender, it's light weight however it kicks more than a full size all steel gun

Posted: 5/13/2011 7:05:17 PM EDT

[#9]

I love mine except for the grip safety.

Posted: 5/14/2011 10:36:44 AM EDT

[#10]

Love mine, zero problems, light enough for comfortable EDC and shoots great. I feel its one of if not the best choice in a compact 1911.

Posted: 5/14/2011 10:43:24 AM EDT

[#11]

I had one as well; very nifty little .45, but traded it for a Combat Commander because I wanted something slightly better fitting.

I do have an almost new Galco Royal Guard holster for it somewhere in the house. Too bad it doesn't fit my CC.

I traded the Defender...

For a Pre Series 80 Combat Commander.

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