How reliable is the colt combat for self defense

Longjohn

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Can anyone explain to me the reliability of the Colt.45 combat target model out of the box, and What would I have to do to make it reliable for self defense? Hope ya'll can help me, thanks!
 
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Longjohn:
Can anyone explain to me the reliability of the Colt.45 combat target model out of the box, and What would I have to do to make it reliable for self defense? Hope ya'll can help me, thanks![/quote]

There is no way to accurately answer your question, since the OOB reliability of a particular model of gun can vary a great deal. The only way to "make it reliable" is to first shoot it and determine your baseline. It may already be reliable, or it may need breakin, work, or both. You should never buy a particular model of gun because it "has a great reputation for reliability" and assume that your sample will also be reliable, you have to determine that for every gun.
 
It seems to be sorta accepted that a couple of hundred rounds through a pistol is sufficient "break-in".

There should be no feeding problems with hardball ammo. If there is, it's usually the feed lips on the magazine, and they're easily adjusted with needle-nose pliers.

Few box-stock self-loaders, regardless of brand name, have a really good trigger. So, a trigger job usually helps, along with polishing the feed ramp some. For basic self-defense, that's about all you need.

As you practice and become more competent in the use of your pistol, you can consider different sights and the addition of a beavertail grip safety. If necessary, a fitted barrel bushing. Possibly lower the bottom edge of the ejection port. And there's other tweaking inside, if you want to spend the money...

FWIW, Art
 
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