colt all american 2000
This may be an old topic but it's new for me, so please bear with me. This is a pistol that I've had my eye on, off and on, since it was released almost 20 years ago. I'm now in a position to "realize my dream" and am now actively researching its pro's and con's. One thing that has become immediately clear as I've surfed the web is that there are widely divergent views on the pistol. Generally speaking the consensus is: If you've gotten a good one, you've got a pretty good pistol. But...... Well I'm interested in the "But". My ideas about pistols is somewhat non-rational and that means that if it isn't "made in U.S.A." generally speaking under normal circumstances I'm not interested, and we all know that Colt was the "Empire Builder" don't we? Specifically I guess what I'd appreciate feedback on are three things: (a) Is the criticism of the pistol objective?; and (b) if the "but" is appropriate if remedial measures are taken will we get to where we want to be?; and finally (c) what kinds of things and what kind of cost would be associated in "tricking" the pistol up? I'll answer one question you may have, "why did this take twenty years?". Well for the last twenty years I've been on the tredmill at work, and I've just retired. I'm now able to follow up on all the things I've occasionally daydreamed about. And I humbly submit to you it's pretty good! Thanks for listening.
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If you want one and have the money buy it. The reason Colt dropped it like a hot potato was because it was a POS, that nobody wanted. They did the same thing when they brought out the 9 X 23 cartridge later in the 90's. They curtailed production in less then a year. I was always under the opinion, that these dumb moves on their part, were lawyer driven because of perceived future liability problems. I would make sure that the one you buy is functional, before actually handing over the money though. 0 -
I agree with Rufe. I have not heard of many without problems. As soon as Colt hears rumors of field failures of a new product, they apply the brakes. That also applies to poor sales performance. They done the same with their 22LR Cadet pistol, and the Double Eagle pistol. The poor sales also applied to their lite rifle, which was designed by Ultralite arms.
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Quite possibly the WORST firearm Colt ever produced. Designed as their entry into the "Wonder Nine" market it was a total departure from anything they'd done previously. Or ever again for that matter having learned their lesson. I've handled and worked on several that came through various gun shops I've done work for.
Most prevalent problem is the plastic guide rod is prone to breaking. Finding a replacement can drive a sober man to drink.
The trigger is ATROCIOUS, far worse than Glock even. Pull weight measured in metric tons. Well not quite but.....
There is NOTHING you can reasonably do to "trick out" one. They can usually be found here on G.B. fairly cheaply (for a Colt) because few people want them. You were given excellent advice here on testing function. If at all possible, insist on firing it first. That first shot may erase 20 years of longing.
If it's the ergonomic design that appeals to you, buy a CZ 75.0 -
Run like hell away from it! 0 -
It was designed by Reed Knight and Eugene Stoner.
I have 2 of them, one is the 1st Edition aluminum frame and one with the polymer frame.
The 1st Edition aluminum framed one is 100% reliable. Never had any problems with it, over thousands of rounds.
I liked it so much, I bought a polymer framed one when they came out. Mistake. The polymer framed one is 100% unreliable. I still shoot it, but do not expect to get a full mag through it without a malfunction. I keep it because I wouldn't want to sell anyone a bad gun.0 -
i have one of the polymer all americans.
i bought it new and ran one mag thru it. i had a FTF on round 6.
the only reason i bought the gun was to add to my collection of colt failures (manufacturing and/or marketing)
i think it's typical for colt; had a good idea, but couldn't follow thru.
the gun was produced with military/law enforcement in mind, and had it been a quality firearm, we might be talking colt instead of glock!
unfortunately, for me, it doesn't have the collectors appeal that other "failures" have (pocket9 or double eagle, for example)0 -
I had a polymer Colt 2000 I bought for my wife. We both like Colts and she was used to a Python. I wanted to get her a semi-auto. The only failures to feed or fire were with 115GR ammo. It liked 124GR or heavier bullets. The trigger pull was WAY too heavy. Did not group very well. I finally got rid of it and bought a Sig P226. 0
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