1. Colt 45 National Match Gold Cup 80 Series
2. Colt 45 National Match Barrel

That Gunbroker site its really good, I can do some research about the price range vs. Condition, but its between 1k -2k more less.

Well if theres anything else I need to know more about this colt, please let me know. I might buy it lol.

I believe at least some, and maybe all, National Match 1911s were equipped with slides that had metal removed from the slide to reduce weight. It was assumed that these 'lightened' pistols would be used with reduced load ammo. Use of full factory load ammo, could result in the cracking of the slide. If your intent is to shoot the pistol, I suggest you become familiar with any limitations it might have from this factory mod, if in fact, it has been so-modified. I believe at least some, and maybe all, National Match 1911s were equipped with slides that had metal removed from the slide to reduce weight. It was assumed that these 'lightened' pistols would be used with reduced load ammo. Use of full factory load ammo, could result in the cracking of the slide.

If your intent is to shoot the pistol, I suggest you become familiar with any limitations it might have from this factory mod, if in fact, it has been so-modified. Thanks for the tip, I honestly didnt knew that. I should have that in mind now, because my intention is to shoot that pistol with regular.45 cal. Thanks for the tip, I honestly didnt knew that.

I should have that in mind now, because my intention is to shoot that pistol with regular.45 cal. Read through this thread on the subject-I think it provides some insight to the extent of the issue. I didn't study the details, but it may be possible to avoid cracking problems (of the slide, if its been lightened) simply by using the correct recoil spring for the ammunition used. I'm sure there's enough information that's relatively easy to find to avoid making a mistake with a beautiful pistol like a pristine NM. Read through this thread on the subject-I think it provides some insight to the extent of the issue. I didn't study the details, but it may be possible to avoid cracking problems (of the slide, if its been lightened) simply by using the correct recoil spring for the ammunition used.

I'm sure there's enough information that's relatively easy to find to avoid making a mistake with a beautiful pistol like a pristine NM. Thanks for the advice, I've read the hole thread and of what I've understand, please correct me, if im wrong, that I only need to change the Recoil Spring of 12lb for a 16lb or a 18lb Spring so with that new spring I can use the factory load 45 ammo (230-240 gr).

This Colt National Match that Im planning on buying has only like 100 shots in it, so its like new. All the internals are fine, Ive just checked. So in a way of concluding this, I change to a 16 - 18 lb recoil spring and now I can be sure that my slide wont crack at all? Thanks for the advice, I've read the hole thread and of what I've understand, please correct me, if im wrong, that I only need to change the Recoil Spring of 12lb for a 16lb or a 18lb Spring so with that new spring I can use the factory load 45 ammo (230-240 gr). This Colt National Match that Im planning on buying has only like 100 shots in it, so its like new.

All the internals are fine, Ive just checked. So in a way of concluding this, I change to a 16 - 18 lb recoil spring and now I can be sure that my slide wont crack at all? The consensus I get from reading a lot of postings on Forums like this, is that the use of at least 16 lb recoil spring, possibly with a buffer, will protect the slide from cracking with factory ammunition. While that would go a long way in making me feel more confident, you want to be 'sure that your slide wont crack at all'. I would feel the same way. Perhaps asking Colt Customer Service might get you a more definitive answer.

Their phone number is 1-800-962-COLT and answer the phone during normal East Coast (U.S). Business hours which I believe is after 10:00a.m. East Coast time.

The person you talk to probably wont have the answer, but they might be able to direct you to someone who will. The only way to ensure you won't crack it is to not shoot it! The lightened slide is intended for light loads, so if you shoot it with full-power ammo, you risk cracking the slide. The gun was designed for something else. You are totaly right, but I might take my chances on putting the 16lb recoil spring and the buffer. Well the factory.45 auto ammo has 230-240 gr, the light ammo on.45 auto how many grains does it have?

Because in my country we only have regular factory.45 auto ammo. But its possible to use reloaded target rounds, with reduce grains.

You are totaly right, but I might take my chances on putting the 16lb recoil spring and the buffer. Well the factory.45 auto ammo has 230-240 gr, the light ammo on.45 auto how many grains does it have? Because in my country we only have regular factory.45 auto ammo. But its possible to use reloaded target rounds, with reduce grains.

Everyone has their favorite target loads for the.45acp. Most of them use a 185 gr or 200 gr lswc (lead semi-wad cutter) bullet with various powder charges. My personal utility light load is 200 gr lswc with 5.3 gr of W231 powder. I think this would be considered a moderate load, but its noticably less robust than a full factory load. I have 16 and 18 lb springs in my 1911s. I have a couple of Gold Cups, but they don't have the lightened slides that the earlier National Match pistols had. Everyone has their favorite target loads for the.45acp.

Most of them use a 185 gr or 200 gr lswc (lead semi-wad cutter) bullet with various powder charges. My personal utility light load is 200 gr lswc with 5.3 gr of W231 powder. I think this would be considered a moderate load, but its noticably less robust than a full factory load. I have 16 and 18 lb springs in my 1911s. I have a couple of Gold Cups, but they don't have the lightened slides that the earlier National Match pistols had. Hi Skipsan, thank you once more for your time and information. But for my special issue, considering that I have a previous NM.

Using a 200 gr lswc with 5.3 gr of W231 powder, plus changing the springs to a 16lb or 18lb and the buffer, my slide will be safe? And I will work just fine right? Where can I buy the springs and buffer, that has international shipping??, do you know any site?? And for making my own ammo, what things do I need and equipment so I can make them myself. Im my country its hard to fine reloaded.45 auto ammo, thats why. Thank you, Al.

Relating to springs, go to which is the website for Wolf Springs. Don't know if they're the best, but they're very popular and probably the most widely used. Springs are also available from brownells.com and midwayusa.com. I have no idea whether there might be restrictions of shipping gun parts out of the USA, or importing them into Peru. If there are any local gunsmiths in your country, obtaining springs from them shouldn't be too difficult.

As far as reloading, that's a little more difficult. Suggest you go to the reloading Forum on this website, and search with key words like 'starting reloading' or something similar. There are numerous threads on this subject. You could get started with new equipment for less than $300 USDS. Again, I have no idea whether this kind of equipment can be exported from the U.S. Or imported into Peru.

Colt 45 National Match Gold Cup 80 Series

Then there's the issue of cartridge components-brass, powder, bullets, primers. If basic manuals on cartridge reloading are available in Peru, that would be the best place to get some hard information. I believe that properly made reloads and the right springs would give you a very usable, safe, combination. Having no idea what's available in Peru in the form of technical help, hardware, or components, you might be taking on a formidable project.

You might be ultimately happier finding a lesser pistol that could use factory ammo without any potential issues. A pristine National Match 1911 like you describe would be a welcome addition to anyone's collection here in the States.

Relating to springs, go to which is the website for Wolf Springs. Don't know if they're the best, but they're very popular and probably the most widely used. Springs are also available from brownells.com and midwayusa.com. I have no idea whether there might be restrictions of shipping gun parts out of the USA, or importing them into Peru. If there are any local gunsmiths in your country, obtaining springs from them shouldn't be too difficult. 2005 ford f150 repair manual. As far as reloading, that's a little more difficult. Suggest you go to the reloading Forum on this website, and search with key words like 'starting reloading' or something similar.

There are numerous threads on this subject. You could get started with new equipment for less than $300 USDS. Again, I have no idea whether this kind of equipment can be exported from the U.S. Or imported into Peru. Then there's the issue of cartridge components-brass, powder, bullets, primers. If basic manuals on cartridge reloading are available in Peru, that would be the best place to get some hard information. I believe that properly made reloads and the right springs would give you a very usable, safe, combination.

Having no idea what's available in Peru in the form of technical help, hardware, or components, you might be taking on a formidable project. You might be ultimately happier finding a lesser pistol that could use factory ammo without any potential issues. A pristine National Match 1911 like you describe would be a welcome addition to anyone's collection here in the States. Im gonna start on buying the recoil spring and the buffers. About making my own ammo, its gonna be a little bit hard. Because in Peru just select people have.45 auto guns, so the only ammo we find, IF WE FIND IT, at very high prices, is the normal factory 230-240 gr ammo.

Colt 45 National Match Barrel

So the only way that I have, is to buy 16lb and 18lb spring and buffer. And just shoot with caution. About the sites you have me, I've tried to find the springs, but how can I seach it?? Mine is a Colt National Match, but it doesnt show at the sites, how can I look it, like Colt Goverment or how?

Im gonna start on buying the recoil spring and the buffers. About making my own ammo, its gonna be a little bit hard. Because in Peru just select people have.45 auto guns, so the only ammo we find, IF WE FIND IT, at very high prices, is the normal factory 230-240 gr ammo.

So the only way that I have, is to buy 16lb and 18lb spring and buffer. And just shoot with caution. About the sites you have me, I've tried to find the springs, but how can I seach it?? Mine is a Colt National Match, but it doesnt show at the sites, how can I look it, like Colt Goverment or how? On the Wolf Spring site, click on 'semi-automatic pistols', 'Colt', and then 'recoil springs'.

You'll be looking for a Government Model 1911, 16 lb, or 18 lb spring. I think if you get to that page, the options available will be obvious. The midway and brownells sites are a little more difficult to navigate, but the info is there if you look under '1911' parts. I'm not a user of recoil buffers, but I think the wilsoncombat.com (or midwayusa.com, or brownells.com would be appropriate source(s). Again, you'd be looking for buffers appropriate for a '1911', Government, pistol. As far as the parts you're looking for, you're NM gets lumped in with more common full sized 1911s, so you wont find any listings just for 'Gold Cups' or 'National Matches'.

Realize that I'm not an expert as are some who post on this forum. I hope that if I'm giving you inappropriate suggestions, one of the real experts will jump in with a better plan. Be sure and post pictures of the pistol, and learn ahead of time how to avoid the dreaded 'idiot scratch' which is a subject worthy of many postings on this forum.

On the Wolf Spring site, click on 'semi-automatic pistols', 'Colt', and then 'recoil springs'. You'll be looking for a Government Model 1911, 16 lb, or 18 lb spring. I think if you get to that page, the options available will be obvious. The midway and brownells sites are a little more difficult to navigate, but the info is there if you look under '1911' parts. I'm not a user of recoil buffers, but I think the wilsoncombat.com (or midwayusa.com, or brownells.com would be appropriate source(s). Again, you'd be looking for buffers appropriate for a '1911', Government, pistol.

As far as the parts you're looking for, you're NM gets lumped in with more common full sized 1911s, so you wont find any listings just for 'Gold Cups' or 'National Matches'. Realize that I'm not an expert as are some who post on this forum. I hope that if I'm giving you inappropriate suggestions, one of the real experts will jump in with a better plan. Be sure and post pictures of the pistol, and learn ahead of time how to avoid the dreaded 'idiot scratch' which is a subject worthy of many postings on this forum. Thanks for everything I really appreciate. Heres some pics of the NM.