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Colt Gov't Model .380 Question(s)

TWalker
I saw one of the Stainless finished Colt Series 80 Gov't Model .380's for sale today in excellent condition with box and papers for $400 OTD. There was a receipt dated 1994 inside where the gun had sold new for $425. Is this about right? I hope so as I paid $399 down and pick it up tomorrow with my permit and the last $1. Will this model shoot hollow points OK? What condition of readiness is the preferred pocket carry? Is cocked and locked out since there isn't a grip safety? Should I carry it in a holster? Thanks for any suggestions.

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  • David Nunn
    It "should" shoot hollowpoints all right. No way to know without trying it out with the ammo you intend to carry.

    The gun is designed to be carried cocked and locked. The grip safety on the 1911 is an affectation put on at the demand of the Army. Notice that John Browning left the grip safety off his next great pistol, the Browning Hi-Power.

    When practical pistol shooting gained popularity in the 60s and 70s, lots of pistol builders disabled the grip safety on the 1911 with no ill effects. No one will do it now because no one wants to accept liability for disabling a safety device, useless as it is.

    It probably should be in a holster.

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  • CHGOTHNDER
    I shoot hydra shocks and GDHP's out of mine flawlessly.

    PJ

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  • cloop
    It badly needs a speed lever added to the safety. It's a bit long on both ends for pocket carry. 380's a bit feeble, too, compared to the Kahr PM9 9mm. It's real easy to thumbcock it, tho. If you have time enough to access a pocket gun, you probably also have time enough to thumb cock it (in pocket, awaiting the need to draw). If no problem, then lower the hammer and go on with your life. You definitely want a pocket holster, preferably a Kydex plastic one, with velcro to keep it in the pocket.
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