I have been interested in getting a Combat Master for some time. I would like to avoid getting one of the early ones with the 2 piece barrel and/or welded slide but can't seem to figure out to avoid this for sure. I have seen the reference to these being early models with low serial numbers, but I am not quite sure what that means. I gather these are all MKI guns? Is there a point in the serial numbers where one can feel confident that they are not getting one of those early frames or barrels?
I have asked to join the Yahoo group but have not yet heard back, and have searched here, but am still unsure. I will most likely purchase one online so there will be little chance to examine the gun first.
I was seriously thinking of getting one of the Georgia guns, but have read about sloppy production just before the plant closed and would not want to risk getting one of these, so I am inclined to stick with a Seattle gun.
Thanks for any help.