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COLT 1911, .45 opinion.

Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 10:29 am
by casual shooter
Dear friends,
I own an Arminius, now i am getting a immaculate Colt 1911, .45 cal, US army issue.
please post your opinions regarding pros and cons for this change.
and lastly how much i must pay for it in Maharashtra.
In future if the Govt bans the possession what will happen to the weapon.
regards,
PS is .45 ACP a NPB in the entire country ?

Re: COLT 1911, .45 opinion.

Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 11:01 am
by FN-Five-Seven
Handguns capable of chambering & firing .45 ACP ammunition is a Prohibited Bore in India .

By the way , who is selling you an immaculate Colt 1911 Army issue in Nasik ?

Re: COLT 1911, .45 opinion.

Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 11:57 am
by casual shooter
a dealer of course.

Re: COLT 1911, .45 opinion.

Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 1:18 pm
by ribaalber
It is one of the best hand guns to own.

But unfortunately, http://indiansforguns.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2780

Re: COLT 1911, .45 opinion.

Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 1:19 pm
by casual shooter
just now confirmed from dealer it is not npb in maharashtra, actually he got the weapon from punjab..

Re: COLT 1911, .45 opinion.

Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 6:49 pm
by inplainsight
casual shooter wrote:just now confirmed from dealer it is not npb in maharashtra, actually he got the weapon from punjab..
The list of PB calibers does not vary between States. I'd stay away from this, since YOU will be breaking the law by possessing a PB weapon on a NPB license.

Re: COLT 1911, .45 opinion.

Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:25 pm
by casual shooter
the guy showed me a letter written by the GOI home dept to maha gov that this is NPB as this caliber is not used by any of the govt forces any where in India.

Re: COLT 1911, .45 opinion.

Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:18 pm
by Amit357
kandarp wrote:
casual shooter wrote:just now confirmed from dealer it is not npb in maharashtra, actually he got the weapon from punjab..
The list of PB calibers does not vary between States. I'd stay away from this, since YOU will be breaking the law by possessing a PB weapon on a NPB license.
I would disagree,38 Sp NPB Delhi,357 Mag PB Mumbai,45 NPB Pune & Mumbai,C.S just be careful,there hardly any undoctered 45s in Punjab,the dealers have learn t how to Parkerise US properties,stamping US PROPERTY is hardly any issue with our enterprising GUN DEALERS

Re: COLT 1911, .45 opinion.

Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:48 pm
by casual shooter
how much must be the cost appears to be genuine, steel barrel et al. wow what a weapon the .32 looks like a baby when compared. excellent stopping power.. but i really dont know what price is right..

Re: COLT 1911, .45 opinion.

Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 12:07 pm
by casual shooter
any opinion regarding cost

Re: COLT 1911, .45 opinion.

Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 3:45 pm
by Skyman
I had asked a similar question and the value was 2-2.5 if i recall.If it is immaculate maybe more.

Lot of people have .45 ACP as NPB in Mumbai.

Re: COLT 1911, .45 opinion.

Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 3:46 pm
by Skyman
Amit357 wrote:
kandarp wrote:
casual shooter wrote:just now confirmed from dealer it is not npb in maharashtra, actually he got the weapon from punjab..
The list of PB calibers does not vary between States. I'd stay away from this, since YOU will be breaking the law by possessing a PB weapon on a NPB license.
I would disagree,38 Sp NPB Delhi,357 Mag PB Mumbai,45 NPB Pune & Mumbai,C.S just be careful,there hardly any undoctered 45s in Punjab,the dealers have learn t how to Parkerise US properties,stamping US PROPERTY is hardly any issue with our enterprising GUN DEALERS
Are you sure .357 mag is PB in Mumbai?

Re: COLT 1911, .45 opinion.

Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 8:25 pm
by Amit357
I would disagree,38 Sp NPB Delhi,357 Mag PB Mumbai,45 NPB Pune & Mumbai,C.S just be careful,there hardly any undoctered 45s in Punjab,the dealers have learn t how to Parkerise US properties,stamping US PROPERTY is hardly any issue with our enterprising GUN DEALERS[/quote]

Are you sure .357 mag is PB in Mumbai?[/quote]
Ya,plz check with members from Mumbai.45 ACPs are NPBs in Mumbai

Re: COLT 1911, .45 opinion.

Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2013 9:41 pm
by FN-Five-Seven
casual shooter wrote:just now confirmed from dealer it is not npb in maharashtra, actually he got the weapon from punjab..
If it is not NPB in Maharastra , then it's Prohibited Bore , and so your dealer got PB bore firearm from somewhere in Punjab , and trying to sell it to a civilian .


F-N-Five-Seven

Re: COLT 1911, .45 opinion.

Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2013 9:50 pm
by perfectionist1
Dear CS,

PB or NPB, the best option is go to OC Arms of your licensing authority and have a check with him/her.
Since once it is endorsed on your license by him post inspection, it is his problem not yours, technically.

But check authenticity and condition of weapon.

45 is a good choice, can prove to be a wrist breaker.

Cheers....