Where, on Colt web page, can I find information on Mustang and Pony?

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[rudy45]

I am looking for information on the Colt Pony and Colt Mustang. In looking at this page: http://www.colt.com/CMCI/pistols.asp

I see no reference to either gun. Why is it missing, and where can I find side-by side comparisons of the two? Am I correct that they both are .380 ACP? Thanks.

[rudy45]

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[rudy45]

Aha, I saw on another site the comment that the Mustang is no longer being made (?) Is the Pony likewise discontinued? What is the difference between the two? Thanks.

[Khurkris]

http://forums.1911forum.com/archive/index.php/t-4514.html

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-80072.html

Google is your friend

[kingu]

Both are no longer in production, but they're still pretty widely available.

The Colt Pony mostly differs from the Colt Mustang by being a double action only semi-auto, whereas the Mustang has the ability to cock the hammer.

Both basically require about $300 worth of work to make them good for concealed carry - whoever does your adjustments, make sure they include at least a few extra recoil springs, you should replace them after 500 or so rounds.

They're ok guns; I was never a fan of them and wasn't all that disapointed to see them go.

[kingu]

Don't know if you're still about or not, but I highly recommend going to groups-beta.google.com and typing in Colt Pony and Colt Mustang into the search bar. There's a lot of really good reviews on rec.guns from when the guns first came out, and great advice on what to look for to ensure you get a reliable gun.

[Lurker]

There's a reason they aren't making either of those pistols.

Colts are made in .45 ACP, period.

They don't make them anymore because those smaller calibers aren't reliable man killers.

I would say that it's just my opinion, but the fine folks at Colt seem to agree with me. .380 and 9mm stink at stopping those who would do you harm.

Never go to a gunfight with a round that doesn't start with the number '4'.

Regards,

L

[TERMINATTOR]

Unless you anticipate being attacked by an aluminum can, get something bigger than a .380.

Kahr PM40, 15 ounces. The all stainless steel version weighs 23.1 ounces.

[Graycliff]

Owww that hurts.
I carried a 9mm Hi-power for 25 yrs, never once did i feel under gunned. Interestingly enough i was the investigator on 2 officer involved shootings. One was a 45 1911, the other was 92 Beretta. There was another that a state trooper was involved with, he was using 357 Sig. Only one suspect was killed, he was the one shot with the 9mm. All of the shoots were torso shots. Suspect 1 had one 9mm to the torso. Suspect 2 had 1 45 to the torso. Suspect 3 took 3 357 to the torso. I believe it's not so much what your shooting as where you hit them. No argument here, the 45 and the 357 have more power, but if you can't hit what your aiming at, it doesn't matter what caliber your using.

[Lurker]

That's very true.

I just remember the Pope taking something like 5 9MM rounds and surviving. Granted, the Pope may have something going for him that the average guy doens't, but still....

L

[Graycliff]

Forgot about that one.

(Granted, the Pope may have something going for him that the average guy doesn't, but still....)
I'll still wear a vest.

[remat457]

>Both basically require about $300 worth of work to make >good for concealed carry

What are you talking about?? 1 Wolff spring and a replacement full length guide rod and I was done (about $30 total).

>make sure they include at least a few extra recoil springs, >you should replace them after 500 or so rounds.

uh...1 Wolff spring several thousand rounds later still functions flawlessly.

For the naysayers a shot from my 380 is worth more than my P-220 left at home. I wouldn't stand in front of one. :)

Seriously though, I love mine.