New 45 coming in..one has to go.

[glocke12]

Earlier this week I pulled the trigger on a colt series 70 Wiley Clapp govt model...

Considering that I have already own a couple of other 45's, I should probably get rid of one...

Choices are:

Kimber Crimson Carry II
Springfield Armory SS loaded model
SPringfield Armory LW operator

[Brian Ahearn]

I could not see any reason to get rid of a good 1911 pistol period unless you absolutely had to have have the cash. I let one go back in the early 80's because I needed cash and have always had regrets about that one . Plus it was pristine WW@ pistols that today would bring 4 times what I got for it back then. I say grow your 1911 collection.

[glocke12]

I could not see any reason to get rid of a good 1911 pistol period unless you absolutely had to have have the cash. I let one go back in the early 80's because I needed cash and have always had regrets about that one . Plus it was pristine WW@ pistols that today would bring 4 times what I got for it back then. I say grow your 1911 collection.

not that i really need the cash, Im just trying to be more reasonable these days about what I buy and what I keep...Not entirely convinced I need 4 1911's, and I also look at the colt as an "upgrade" of sorts over one of the ....

[camper]

not that i really need the cash, Im just trying to be more reasonable these days about what I buy and what I keep...Not entirely convinced I need 4 1911's, and I also look at the colt as an "upgrade" of sorts over one of the ....

Keep them. If you have kids, or grand-kids, or are hoping for either, then you will have something to pass down while keeping one or two for yourself.

And if you don't need the money, then you can simply queen it until you do, and you'll have something you can sell quickly.

camper

[rmagill]

I could not see any reason to get rid of a good 1911 pistol period unless you absolutely had to have have the cash. I let one go back in the early 80's because I needed cash and have always had regrets about that one . Plus it was pristine WW@ pistols that today would bring 4 times what I got for it back then. I say grow your 1911 collection.

Keep them. If you have kids, or grand-kids, or are hoping for either, then you will have something to pass down while keeping one or two for yourself.

And if you don't need the money, then you can simply queen it until you do, and you'll have something you can sell quickly.

camper

Yep. Unless you need to sell one of your 1911s for the money, I would keep them. If you are going to start down the "need" path, well if we were honest with each ourselves we probably only "need" one handgun.

Also, as was already mentioned, you never know if you might need to sell the firearms later - or give them to a relative for a special occasion. If it was me and I could afford it, I would keep all of the ones I have and buy the new one.

[tonyfac]

if you don't need the cash and think 4 1911's are to many, and really want to get rid of one, trade it for another firearm you have been eyeing. this way you won't have so many 1911's and get something different to play with. personally, if you do not need the cash, keep it. i can't bring myself to sell anything, my wife keeps telling me i need to start downsizing, but i keep bringing more firearms home, she thinks 30+ is an obsession, i say it's just a hobby.

[Brian Ahearn]

tonyfac's right and like I said I still have regrets about the one I lets go . I could see trading it for something else, but just dumping it for some cash. back when I sold mine I also had to part with a early colt ar as well ,had just got married and was starting my first business, I had no choice I needed money. Today I have about 40 pistols and I don't sell anything unless it's to get something else that I want more. My 1911's are not for sale I could actually us a few more of those . I only have 4 . Brian/EFR

[Mity2]

Earlier this week I pulled the trigger on a colt series 70 Wiley Clapp govt model...

Considering that I have already own a couple of other 45's, I should probably get rid of one...

Choices are:

Kimber Crimson Carry II
Springfield Armory SS loaded model
SPringfield Armory LW operator

My neigbor just announced that his wife is prego again...for the 8th times(Oldest is 13, and youngest is 18months)!
Yet, he didn't say he should get rid of one or two kids he have already!.

Having said that, I don't understand why you need to get rid of such a fine weapons just because you got another one. But if you MUST, I'd let go the SS loaded.
They are dime a dozen, and easily found. Operator is hard to find(although, I'm not fan of Aluminum framed 1911), and you need carry II for ..well.. Carry...

[Quigar57]

You are totally correct you need to get rid of one of those guns. Simply send the one you choose to part ways with to me and I will properly dispose of it. PM for address.

[glocke12]

You are totally correct you need to get rid of one of those guns. Simply send the one you choose to part ways with to me and I will properly dispose of it. PM for address.

You guys are all a bunch of "enablers"...

Decided to keep them all for now...I actually do like the Kimber as a carry weapon..

Picked up the Colt from Tanners on friday (they did the transfer). Have to admit there is really a world of difference between this Colt and the kimber and springfields I have. The series 70 is one serious hunk of metal, and almost makes the other 1911's I have look like toys.