Great luck at the gun shop.... then my wife claims the gun!

[urbanamish99]

I stopped in at Village Arms last week, for a few things, and saw this Colt Officers ACP laying in the case. It had Hogue wrap around grips on it, but I put a set of slim Rosewood grips on instead.

My wife properly claimed it as her own, which I don't mind, I'm happy to see her well armed. She loves the 1911 platform, and this is a nice size for her.

I thought $549 was a good price for a cherry stainless Colt, no?

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[ROCK-IT3]

Sweet! I don't know much about 1911 prices, but $549 sounds like a steal for a Colt!!

[Warpt762x39]

Damn good find. I don't blame the wife for claiming it as her own

[condition1]

Thats an excellent price for a SS pony!
Nicely done!

[mikepro8]

Had something similar happen to me recently. Bought a G19 from another forum member a few weeks ago (actually bought an AR15, G19 and a mosin M38 for $1000. Thanks again, Chris!!!) Took it home, then took it for a walk over to my dad's house. My dad told me he IS going to buy it from me for $300. I said, yes sir. He gave me $300, I gave him the Glock 19 with three mags. *SIGH*

[Tootie]

Originally Posted by urbanamish99

I stopped in at Village Arms last week, for a few things, and saw this Colt Officers ACP laying in the case. It had Hogue wrap around grips on it, but I put a set of slim Rosewood grips on instead.

My wife properly claimed it as her own, which I don't mind, I'm happy to see her well armed. She loves the 1911 platform, and this is a nice size for her.

I thought $549 was a good price for a cherry stainless Colt, no?

Nice find and good for you for giving the ok for the wife keep it.

Gee I wonder if I can do the same with a newly acquired Kimber

[rovert97]

Originally Posted by Tootie

Nice find and good for you for giving the ok for the wife keep it.

Gee I wonder if I can do the same with a newly acquired Kimber

i wouldnt push your luck, you already got the glock and your pick of AK's

[Shawn.L]

nice find

has she shot it yet?

[d90king]

Ya done good. Nice buy on a nice lil Colt.

[urbanamish99]

Originally Posted by Shawn.L

has she shot it yet?

Not yet - I picked up a Wilson Combat beavertail grip safety, and dropped it off at the shop, for the smith to install.

I just don't like the abbreviated little grip safety Colt puts on these guns. I like a higher grip, with a bigger beavertail, and a bigger 'memory bump' on the grip.

Even if it is her gun, I need it to be comfortable for me to shoot occasionally.

I'm expecting modest recoil. It's a heavy enough gun that it shouldn't be too snappy, in spite of it's smaller size.