A question for the 1911 experts...

[Curmudgeon]

I am looking at possible purchasing my first 1911, used, from a guy in the other side of the country. So I won't be able to hold it in my hands before purchasing it.

It's a Springfield Loaded Model #PX9104LP, and we're still haggling over price.

Can I get any opinions on this piece as a target and carry pistol?

They guy wants $900 for it and various things I don;t really need, like a IWB holster and some ammo, so I'm still waiting to see what his rock-bottom price is for the gun and magazines alone.

Here is a quick link to some of the specs for this one...

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=165584930

The one he has is identical to the one is this expired ad.

For what it's worth, I would be "trading up" from a SA XD45. I do not compete, I just want it for carry and paper punching.

What are your thoughts?

[YBNORMAL]

Are you sure you will be able to fight off the envious onlookers? SA is a good company, I say go for the 1911 and don't look back. A 1911 is my next purchase btw.

Have you ever heard the term "court gun"

[Exbiker]

That`s a beautiful loaded model. If you can get it for 800 and it`s new or a low round count it`s a deal. Retail is a grand.

[fonz]

I didn't look at the link but I have a Springfield Mil-Spec that I upgraded and is similar to the Loaded model. 900 seems a bit high for a used Loaded model unless the new prices have gone up as high as ExBiker says. I thought you could get a new one for 8 or 900. Anyway, its a good shooter. If you've never shot one I'd be happy to let you try mine if you were close to Centre/Clinton county. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Springfield 1911.

[hzox221]

I am looking at possible purchasing my first 1911, used, from a guy in the other side of the country. So I won't be able to hold it in my hands before purchasing it.

It's a Springfield Loaded Model #PX9104LP, and we're still haggling over price.

Can I get any opinions on this piece as a target and carry pistol?

They guy wants $900 for it and various things I don;t really need, like a IWB holster and some ammo, so I'm still waiting to see what his rock-bottom price is for the gun and magazines alone.

Here is a quick link to some of the specs for this one...

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=165584930


The one he has is identical to the one is this expired ad.

For what it's worth, I would be "trading up" from a SA XD45. I do not compete, I just want it for carry and paper punching.

What are your thoughts?

$900 seems very, very high. I recently purchased a lightly used loaded model for $400.

[XD45]

I think i've seen those new for about 850-900. I don't think i'd pay more than $725 if that if its used and to far away to inspect first.

[Shawn.L]

Aluminum frame ? Are you sure you want this model ?
One thing thats a must on a 45ACP 1911 for me is a full steel frame. The aluminum is going to handle very differnetly than what your expecting if you have shot other 1911's.
I didnt even know they made a loaded with a lightweight frame. I thought that had another designation

FWIW I took a friend to ACE in Washington county a few months back and helped him pick out a loaded in SS and IIRC he paid around $750 NIB.

$900 is way high.

[hzox221]

You should be very careful about buying an Aluminum Framed 1911. I would never purchase one without seeing it first.

[nomad48]

Most dealers on gun genie have that model for around $800.00 brand new. Go to their site and do a dealer search and check prices. If it comes up allocated it could be avalible to that dealer. Hope this helps...

[remingtonman]

Have you ever heard the term "court gun"

Not to hijack the thread but, what is a "court gun"?
My 2 guesses:
One that can be worn in a formal setting.
Or one that will hold up in court because it's tried and true and can't be construed as an "dangerous, non external safety, xray-proof, automatic assault pistol"?