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The difference between a "guess" and an "assumption" are so slight as to not being worth the debate. Time spent arguing semantics is typically wasted. Explaining the business transaction is owed to no one. This dealer has saved me so much money on guns and reloading supplies over the years that I choose to not abuse the relationship. I had already mentioned that he offered to send it back and provided reasons why I chose not to. El Chapo summed it up well. I did report the issue with the barrel to CZ and have heard nothing for three weeks. In contrast, I contacted Springfield Armory about needing a taller front sight for the TRP and received one in the mail three days later . . . no charge. My experience with the new Colt 1911 barrel is not isolated but, from what I can find, seems to be limited. I certainly did not expect to receive such a messed up barrel and hope that no one else does either. Based on personal preference, I knew going into it that I would have to replace the MIM parts. Others may find that they don't need to do that and that's perfectly fine.

Your assumption is incorrect. This is a guy who is a good friend of mine, sold it to me at his cost, never charges me a transfer fee, and even refused to let me pay for a rifle that I 'bought' for my son's Christmas present. He actually did offer to send it back but I figured the most that I could count on was the barrel replaced and an 8-month wait. Most 1911s in that price range are what I consider to be kits anyway. I don't mind doing the work and end up with something built the way that I want without spending big money with the high-dollar smiths.

I bought a new Colt Competition series 70 model earlier this year; let my dealer talk me into it instead of the Springfield TRP that I asked about. It is currently my main WB 1911 but the only factory parts that remain are the slide, frame, and mainspring housing. The pistol came from the factory with a barrel bore with no rifling present in 1/4 the length of the bore (looks like the rifling was cut off-center), a 7 lb trigger pull rougher than a gravel road, grip safety that had voids in the casting, and a thumb safety that was fitted incorrectly. The slide to frame fit was okay but a bit on the loose side. Rather than send it back and wait 8-10 months for them to do nothing but replace the barrel (maybe) I did the work myself. Not being a fan of MIM parts, those were all replaced with forged, a Cart barrel installed, new sights, and resprung. It now runs 100% with 230 gr. RN and 200 gr. SWC. Others have bought new Colts and been happy but I cannot recommend them. I did eventually buy a TRP which was much better but still used MIM parts. Those were replaced.