Now I just heard there are two versions Colt Mustang Plus II and Colt Mustang Pocketlite - they go for around $600 I hear and are very reliable carry guns and basically a mini-1911. What is the difference between these two models? Is there a web site I can cross check dates with serial numbers? Virgin Media Box Hacks.

The Colt Mustang is similar in design to the Colt M1911 or CZ-75, but scaled down to 21 3/4-ounce. In 1986, Colt introduced a simplified version of the.380 holding 2 fewer rounds. In 1987, the Pocket Light version was introduced boosting the popularity because of the reduced size of the weapon. In 1988, the Mustang Plus. Serial Number Lookup; FAQ. Colt.380 Mustang® Compact Colt - Ideal for Personal Protection. The Colt.380 Mustang Pocketlite and new Mustang Lite are small. LSB#: 170703GR01 Make: Colt Model: MK IV Series 80 Mustang PLUS II Serial Number: RR03536 Year of Manufacture: The PLUS II was introduced in 1988. Caliber:.380 ACP Action Type: Single Action, Semi-Automatic Pistol Markings: The left of the slide is marked “COLT MK IV / SERIES '80 / - MUSTANG - 380 AUTO -'.

Updated: 18th August 2013 The Colt Mustang was manufactured from 1986-1997 (10-12 years). The nickel finish was discontinued in 1994 (only 9 years). Download Game F1 Pc 2013. My gun was made in 1992. This particular gun rates very high on my list of collectibles! I've always been partial to nickel plating because I live in the deep south where the humidity can be 80% (not good for blued guns). The.380 Colt Mustang is ideal for concealment due to it's size and design.

Many states that issue pistol permits today, require that the handgun be concealed. Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) by necessity are generally smaller in size and lighter in weight. What's my opinion on minimum caliber? The number one (really the only) qualifying factor is environment.

I have a.32 semi-auto and a.32 revolver, both of which I feel very comfortable carrying in my environment. The follow-up question that always arises when talking about minimum caliber is, 'which is more important, caliber or shot placement'? Given the opportunity for optimal shot placement at very close range, a.22 or.25 caliber can be as deadly as a.45. Again, I think the environment rules. In all honesty, I can imagine a lot of environmental situations where anything less than a.357 or.45 would be uncomfortable. In order to make this gun even lighter, Colt installed a plastic guide rod. I purchased an after-market steel guide rod and put it up (haven't installed it).