Is this a good 1911 to buy/own?

[Fatass]

If you are serious about finding an old 1911, go here and register and ask questions: http://forum.m1911.org/forumdisplay.php?f=81

[Fatass]

yea i like it. tell me, why is this newer model more $$?

http://www.jacksonarmory.com/JA/hand...p?mainID=10753

Overall condition. 99% of the finish is gone from that 1917, I'd still rather own it and I would shoot it as long as the bore is good.

[JFurst]

If you're not going to shoot it, but you are going to take care of it, that 1917 model is pretty hard to beat.

yea i like it. tell me, why is this newer model more $$?

http://www.jacksonarmory.com/JA/handgunsDetail.php?mainID=10753

[War Machine]

Googled that and $80000 came up! I dont have choochoo money only have 2000-3000 to spend.

Don't feel bad, not many of us are lucky enough to drive a train for a living. Ch ooo ch ooo

[YALE]

If you're not going to shoot it, but you are going to take care of it, that 1917 model is pretty hard to beat.

[JFurst]

Just buy a singer 1911a1

Googled that and $80000 came up! I dont have choochoo money only have 2000-3000 to spend.

[JFurst]

If you are looking for a high end to own, shoot, etc. I would look elsewhere like suggested above. Wilson, Ed Brown, (older) Nighthawks, STI. I have shot all and they are worlds away from my Kimber Tac Entry II which is not even in the same universe.

Owning the one you posted I doubt I would shoot it since all its value is in it being so rare (according to them).

I mainly want one to put on display that will hopefully increase in value over the years. Something to pass along to my kids.

[David]

If you want to collect a 1911, anything pre ww1, ww1, or ww2 will be the best for your money to be spent.

Just buy a singer 1911a1

[KBScobravert]

If you are looking for a high end to own, shoot, etc. I would look elsewhere like suggested above. Wilson, Ed Brown, (older) Nighthawks, STI. I have shot all and they are worlds away from my Kimber Tac Entry II which is not even in the same universe.

Owning the one you posted I doubt I would shoot it since all its value is in it being so rare (according to them).

[YALE]

So thats a better one to collect? Whats c&r? He says he needs a license, does he mean drivers license?

Curio & Relic. It's basically a license to collect old guns. He needs you to be a C&R license holder, or have an FFL to transfer it to.

[JFurst]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=323164536

So thats a better one to collect? Whats c&r? He says he needs a license, does he mean drivers license?

[Fatass]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=323164536

[JFurst]

So is this a better collector piece?

http://www.jacksonarmory.com/JA/handgunsDetail.php?mainID=10753

[Fatass]

Why .38 Super?

I've got one if you'd care to take a whirl with a super, though mine is nothing fancy. It's a fun round even in something that isn't tricked out with a comp etc. 1,300+ fps, yes please.

[Fatass]

http://www.impactguns.com/colt-special-combat-govt-38-super-2-tone-o2580cm-098289041852.aspx