#COLT NEW AGENT TALO WITH SE SIGHTS INSTALL#
#COLT NEW AGENT TALO WITH SE SIGHTS FULL#
#COLT NEW AGENT TALO WITH SE SIGHTS PLUS#

Knowing this was somewhat of a new design I had wondered how the little Colt would wring out but, honestly, I was optimistic. I had stayed up late loading some 200gr lead semi-wadcutters and gathering the test ammunition together for the impending test. I woke up early Sunday morning with a case of the butterflies. You can also use an alignment tool to line up the link but I found this method easier.

#COLT NEW AGENT TALO WITH SE SIGHTS INSTALL#

You can see with the pressure off the dual recoil spring the link swings freely and can be aligned with the receiver to install the slide stop. That allows the link to swing freely, easing slide stop insertion. A trick I used was to take the pressure off the recoil spring from the muzzle end by using a tool. This can make reinserting the slide stop a little troublesome. The guide rod keeps steady pressure on the link, so when the slide stop is removed the link is pressed backwards. and begin dissembling the receiver the same as any other Series 80 Government Model. The rest is pretty much a standard Series 80 slide strip. The guide rod and dual recoil spring assembly can then be removed from the rear of the slide, followed by the barrel.

#COLT NEW AGENT TALO WITH SE SIGHTS FULL#

With the full length guide rod and reverse recoil spring plug set up I would remove the slide as an assembly. For those who are not, I will give you a quick rundown. It is similar to the Colt Defender, for those who may be familiar with that pistol. The New Agent detail strips a little different than the standard Government Model.

#COLT NEW AGENT TALO WITH SE SIGHTS PLUS#

Here are a few pictures of the New Agent among a few of my beloved Colts just as to compare it in size.Д¬olt Gold Cup Trophy, Compact, New Agent, Mustang Plus II, and Detective Special. This pistol uses a bushingless system with a bull barrel, as the slide is too short to accommodate a barrel bushing. I am not unfamiliar with small Government Model styled pistols but I am by no means an expert so I anticipated that there would be somewhat of a learning experience for me.

The whole pistol looked to be well thought out, and to fill somewhat of a market void for Colt as a dedicated carry pistol. The wooden stocks and thumb safety are reminiscent of earlier Colt Government Models.ДЇar as the bang button, it is an aluminum-three hole design. The front strap is serrarated to aid in purchase. The grip safety is also well fitted and disengaged positively. The mainspring housing was fitted well to the receiver. I am not sure if they serve any purpose other than aesthetics but I have used them to cock the slide from the muzzle similar to forward cocking serrations but less chance of a snag. I personally like the cut of the slide serrations at the muzzle. When I checked out the trench sight I will admit this was the first time I had seen this in person. The bluing was nicely done and, as I picked it up and admired the fit, I felt a smile creep across my face. First of all it is a pretty innovative design, has become very popular, is still on the market, and the test sample has been through hell and back and is still running like a sewing machine.

I felt it would be prudent to repost it on for a few reasons. I first reviewed this New Agent early 2007, shortly after they were introduced.

Colt new agent talo with se sights