Colt XSE what do you think?
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My gunsmith really, really likes Colt steel and the XSE, so much so that he is now selling some (stock) right next to his high-end custom guns. He put a short trigger and Trijicons on mine. I've only put about 300 rounds through mine, but not FTF's of FTE's. I would put the XSE on par with full-sized Kimbers, better than Springfield or Charles Daly. Colt also has the nice, rounded frontstrap. I have always loved my Colts (four) and have never been disappointed by any of them as far as reliability goes. I don't know what people are talking about when they say they've had problems. The new XSE is really bringing a lot of those folks around, though. Do a search for "XSE" and see what you find (besides more advice from me! . 
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)Does the XSE still have the series 80 firing pin safety?
Colt used to build a nice pistol, but the 1991s were horrible, IMNSHO, and the last new Colt I ever bought.
The Springfield's, judging from the two I recently received as a gift, are excellent, and better than the Colt 1991s by a large margin.
Plus they don't have the Colt series 80 treatment, which I've never been a fan of...
Colt used to build a nice pistol, but the 1991s were horrible, IMNSHO, and the last new Colt I ever bought.
The Springfield's, judging from the two I recently received as a gift, are excellent, and better than the Colt 1991s by a large margin.
Plus they don't have the Colt series 80 treatment, which I've never been a fan of...
Without flaming Springfield, which I understand has great customer service (and I own one of their rifles), I have read many, many complaints on that board about Springfield reliability and fit and finish. Of course, I have read some too re: the Colts, and the XSE, especially dots falling off the sights. I'm glad your Springfields are treating you well. I think they are well equipped right out of the box with a lot of the features 1911 buyers are looking for.