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Review: Colt Competition Government Model with Series 70 Trigger

Colt has been making 1911s since the gun was first adopted by the U.S. military and has built them for combat as well as competition, improving them along the way. Here's a look at the Colt Competition Government Model with Series 70 Trigger.

August 01, 2018

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Review: Colt Competition Government Model with Series 70 Trigger

Colt has been making 1911s since the gun was first adopted by the U.S. military and has built them for combat as well as competition, improving them along the way. Here's a look at the Colt Competition Government Model with Series 70 Trigger.

August 01, 2018

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Colt Pulls Out Of Its Bankruptcy Tailspin

Colt convinced a bankruptcy judge and its creditors that the company has a solid plan to turn the corner and become a player in the firearms market once more — but critics are skeptical.

January 14, 2016

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BREAKING: Colt Saved From Disaster

A bankruptcy judge has approved a deal for Colt to emerge from Chapter 11 by the end of the year.

December 17, 2015

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Don’t Sell The .22 Pistol Short

Though rifles, carbines and submachine guns seem to get most of the spotlight when talking tactical .22s, there is no shortage of rimfire pistols on the market.

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UPDATE: Colt Extends Deadline For Financial Deal

A day after it's initial deadline, Colt has extended given investors seven more days to accept a 70 percent cut in returns or a structured bankruptcy of the company.

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BREAKING: Colt Defense Faces Imminent Financial Deadline

One of the nation's most recognized firearms brands may go under today after it asked investors to take a 70 percent pay cut or accept a so-called "pre-packaged" bankruptcy.

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What's Up With Wheelgun Market?

With loads of new semi-autos in the market, where does the classic revolver fit with your customers?

November 21, 2014

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Colt's Florida Troubles

Colt’s on-again-off-again affair with Kissimmee, Florida.

November 19, 2014

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REPORT: The Mystery Rifle That Smoked The M4

A Center for Naval Analyses report found that during Army tests in the search for a replacement for the M4, one of eight competitor rifles was able to fire around 5 times more rounds before failure than the M4.

August 20, 2014