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Slow5oh
10-27-2010, 07:14 PM
Well I went to cabelas/gander mountain the other day, b/c my 21st is in a week and I've been wanting a SA 1911 Mil Spec for quite some time. When I was looking last year on Gun broker they were going for around 560-600 new, cabellas was asking 750. Gander mountain was asking the same and gun broker was no different. I'd prefer new over used tbh but if used is really that much cheaper I might have to just go with that.

Any good local stores with decent prices? Looking for XDM .40 as well.
Coops Brother
10-27-2010, 07:41 PM
If you can buy one for 560 bucks, ya better snag it up, that is below dealer cost.
Slow5oh
10-27-2010, 07:45 PM
That was last year.

I found some for 600+ but I can't believe the price jump. Is it b/c there is less being produced or something?
Rocket Power
10-27-2010, 08:26 PM
Also factor shipping and transfer $ into the online prices. We in WI get hosed on gun prices. I see people throughout the rest of the country on gun forums talking about getting way better prices than we do here from our local gun stores.
Reverend Cooper
10-27-2010, 08:36 PM
what 1911 is less than 600 bux thats worth a shit?
That_Guy
10-27-2010, 08:47 PM
what 1911 is less than 600 bux thats worth a shit?

In most cases you get what you pay for. If you are looking for something you plan on holding onto for ever spend the extra cash and get a smith & wesson or a kimber. I know gander has a citadel and its basically a gussied up rock island. I had a rock island for a few months. I shot my buddies kimber and it was clear that it was a superior product.

As for the xdm.. its a good polymer pistol. My personal pick for my next polymer is going to be a s&w m&p. Do your shopping!!
Coops Brother
10-27-2010, 08:49 PM
what 1911 is less than 600 bux thats worth a shit?

High Standard GI 1911 45 ACP- $479.00 + tax, no hosing going on at this shop....

PARKERIZED/CHECKERED WOOD GRIP STEEL FRAME
Beveled Magazine Well, GI Hammer, Beavertail, Sights Lowered & Flared Ejection Port

There's one....;)
Reverend Cooper
10-27-2010, 08:50 PM
if im spending that kinda money on a gun its gonna be a colt,fuck that rock island bullshit,and no i wont by a highstandard 1911 either
Coops Brother
10-27-2010, 08:54 PM
colt isn't all they are cut out to be either, until you spend big money to have it modified. jmo
Reverend Cooper
10-27-2010, 08:56 PM
but they start out miles ahead right outta the box jmo
That_Guy
10-27-2010, 08:57 PM
if im spending that kinda money on a gun its gonna be a colt,fuck that rock island bullshit,and no i wont by a highstandard 1911 either

Two words


Tax return hahahahaha... some day..

http://www.kimberamerica.com/products/pistols/tactical/
fivonut
10-27-2010, 09:13 PM
Well I went to cabelas/gander mountain the other day, b/c my 21st is in a week and I've been wanting a SA 1911 Mil Spec for quite some time. When I was looking last year on Gun broker they were going for around 560-600 new, cabellas was asking 750. Gander mountain was asking the same and gun broker was no different. I'd prefer new over used tbh but if used is really that much cheaper I might have to just go with that.

Any good local stores with decent prices? Looking for XDM .40 as well.


WOW!!! I bought my Springfield Armory GI Spec 1911-A1 4 years ago for $380. I still have the price tag on the case. Yes, that was new.
flyin_blue_egg
10-27-2010, 10:49 PM
Well I went to cabelas/gander mountain the other day, b/c my 21st is in a week and I've been wanting a SA 1911 Mil Spec for quite some time. When I was looking last year on Gun broker they were going for around 560-600 new, cabellas was asking 750. Gander mountain was asking the same and gun broker was no different. I'd prefer new over used tbh but if used is really that much cheaper I might have to just go with that.

Any good local stores with decent prices? Looking for XDM .40 as well.


Get the XD .40. You'll love it!! I've had one for a few years now.
Slow5oh
10-28-2010, 04:55 AM
In most cases you get what you pay for. If you are looking for something you plan on holding onto for ever spend the extra cash and get a smith & wesson or a kimber. I know gander has a citadel and its basically a gussied up rock island. I had a rock island for a few months. I shot my buddies kimber and it was clear that it was a superior product.

As for the xdm.. its a good polymer pistol. My personal pick for my next polymer is going to be a s&w m&p. Do your shopping!!

Kimbers aren't even top quality anymore you're paying for the name now.
That_Guy
10-28-2010, 07:39 AM
Kimbers aren't even top quality anymore you're paying for the name now.

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.

You're intitled to your opinion. The craftsmanship is very apparent in kimbers. The only 1911 that is remotely close is s&w.

Side note para ordance makes a really nice 1911. You get a lot for your money with them.
Slow5oh
10-28-2010, 09:05 AM
Not my opinion read around. I was looking at kimbers and wanted to see if they are actually worth all the money. There's a lot about the quality going down hill since 2000
Slow5oh
10-28-2010, 09:08 AM
That being said id enjoy a desert warrior. But right now I'm just looking for plain jane 1911
MurphysLaw88GT
10-28-2010, 11:44 AM
Lots of manufacturers have had a nasty slide in quality for more than a few years. Even more so as more and more companies are bought up by new companies with an eye on the "bottom line".
HP ADDICT
10-28-2010, 03:28 PM
Not my opinion read around. I was looking at kimbers and wanted to see if they are actually worth all the money. There's a lot about the quality going down hill since 2000

My kimber stainless TLE II has been flawless from the get go even with WWB ammo.
Rocket Power
10-28-2010, 05:31 PM
Side note para ordance makes a really nice 1911.

That's not what I hear from most.
Rocket Power
10-28-2010, 05:33 PM
My kimber stainless TLE II has been flawless from the get go even with WWB ammo.

Only on a 1911 do you need to say this. With most firearms it is expected that they will function with factory ammo esp FMJ. Even my raven has never had a failure :rolf
That_Guy
10-28-2010, 08:40 PM
That's not what I hear from most.

You shut your filthy mouth! Jk.. I've read and heard nothing but good things about there warthog.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwgoCL-COGk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
HP ADDICT
10-28-2010, 10:29 PM
Only on a 1911 do you need to say this. With most firearms it is expected that they will function with factory ammo esp FMJ. Even my raven has never had a failure :rolf

Yeah the difference is the 1911 will generally do it with better accuracy!
UnderPSI
10-29-2010, 07:36 AM
Sent you a pm. I have one with 20 rounds through it.