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    Default 1911 Shopping, need ideas

    I'm in the market for a 1911 looking to spend in the neighborhood of $700, what shops have a good selection of 1911's in the area, willing to take a drive if a place you know has some. Any help appreciated

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    Default Re: 1911 Shopping, need ideas

    you have a bunch of options in that price range: Rock Island Armory/Citadel (both made by Armscor), Para Ordnance GI Expert, Taurus PT1911 (i own and carry this one; great gun), and the STI Spartan. don't be afraid to look at used 1911s, either. you can get a Colt, Springfield Armory, Para Ordnance, or Kimbers in your price range.

    i can't help you out with shops; i don't know your area. but if you want something bad enough, a litte travel wouldn't hurt. i f i thought i could find a gun i wanted for the price i wanted, i'd be willing to drive an hour.

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    Default Re: 1911 Shopping, need ideas

    I am aware of whats out there, and have no problem driving, just looking for any ideas on shops with a good selection. Grice's is having a sale next weekend and has a Kimber for 659, Buds has a ltwt Bi-tone for 744. I'm just looking for shops in the area with a good selection of 1911's, I have no problem driving a few hours for a shop with a good selection, and decent prices

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    Default Re: 1911 Shopping, need ideas

    Check the Guns Show Section. I had a friend pick up a Kimber Ultra Carrry at a very good price at a show. Are you looking for full size? I have seen a couple compact 1911's in the for sale section.

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    Default Re: 1911 Shopping, need ideas

    I want 4" plus

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    Default Re: 1911 Shopping, need ideas

    Have you looked at this one? Seems like it's right in your neighborhood!

    http://forum.pafoa.org/firearms-6/86...-45acp-pa.html

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    Default Re: 1911 Shopping, need ideas

    seen the post I'm not 100% sold on a double stack, but may take a look at it

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    Default Re: 1911 Shopping, need ideas

    Saw a gold cup while I was at this shop today. I did not look at the price. Paying on something else.

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    Default Re: 1911 Shopping, need ideas

    Quote Originally Posted by gunbuyer76 View Post
    seen the post I'm not 100% sold on a double stack, but may take a look at it
    Go to a shop and pick up a para ordance (P12 or P14). I wa actaully looking at gettting a P12 until i found a great deal on My Kimber. I like the feeling of a double stack and you can't beat the extra rounds. All depends on your hand size, i don't have giant meat hooks but found the double stack grip not to big.

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    Default Re: 1911 Shopping, need ideas

    i am a short fat guy, the para's are too big for my hands, I was friends with a freelance gunwriter while he lived in the area, and he worked with the United Arab Emirates as a consultant in building a gun for their royal guard, it was an STI, and it was the only double stack 1911 I ever shot that fit my hand

    ETA I want to stay under $700
    Last edited by gunbuyer76; January 26th, 2010 at 08:51 PM.

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