simonm2211
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I own just two a Colt bought new in 1982 for $400 (heh heh)...
That's about $992 in today's money (using inflation rate avg 2.88%).
I own just two a Colt bought new in 1982 for $400 (heh heh)...
I guess you guys missed the fine print, the guns you're so hot on, all come in at, or even double the $1500.00 tag of a DW Valor! There are only three tiers of 1911 pistols to my mind, production, high end production(semi custom), and custom! You may split hairs all you wish, but the fact remains that for $700.00 Ruger's pistol is about as good as any other 1911 in the production class of pistol, all of which make extensive use of MIM technology....as are all Rock Island Armory 1911s
RRA made 1911s for a very short time, and they were incredibly well-fitted, high-quality semi-custom pistols. They sold for $2,000+ during production, and they go for $2,500+ on the very rare occasions that they show up on the used market.
I much prefer to list them as
1. Entry level - manufacturer has cut corners to allow new shooters to get into the market
2. Mid-level - production with a targeted price point; Sig, some DW, most Springfield, one STI
3. High end production - consistent fitting with limited options; STI, DW, Springfield Professional
4. Semi-custom - more hand fitting and expanded options on the manufacturer's basic offerings; Brown, Baer, Wilson
5. Custom - basically Art guns; asking for the builder's interpretation of the buyer's vision
5? I thought most people lumped em all as one. LOL
I think there are sweet spots in the 1911 model ranges at about $1200-1500 (value for dollar) and another at $2200-2500 (value for function).Course when prices vary from 300 bucks to over 10K.. There will be a lot of individuals with their own perceived rankings, Thou I do agree with yours...
Bud's has the SR1911 full size brand new for $634 shipped. I don't know what your local FFL charges (mine charges $20), but that can be a gauge for what you should be paying.Can I have some impressions from people that own more than one 1911? Is it good for the money? Does it take a wide variety of ammo? Would ~$600 be a good price for the full size one?
Basically, I think I may have been pulled into the darkside known as "People who like 1911s" now that I have discovered that a beavertail done correctly on them makes them so much nicer to shoot.
Where would you place a Smith and Wesson Performance Center in your category list. Just curious.I must say that you use very broad categories in which to lump different 1911s
I much prefer to list them as
1. Entry level - manufacturer has cut corners to allow new shooters to get into the market
2. Mid-level - production with a targeted price point; Sig, some DW, most Springfield, one STI
3. High end production - consistent fitting with limited options; STI, DW, Springfield Professional
4. Semi-custom - more hand fitting and expanded options on the manufacturer's basic offerings; Brown, Baer, Wilson
5. Custom - basically Art guns; asking for the builder's interpretation of the buyer's vision
I'd put the Ruger in the Mid-level and feel that the SIG or the STI Spartan offer better values. If price were the determinate factor, it would be hard to pass on the RIA Tactical
I'd place the S&W PC guns in the High-end Production group with the S&W regular production line near the top of the Mid-level groupWhere would you place a Smith and Wesson Performance Center in your category list. Just curious.
Thx,
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