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steve slain · 01-27-2007, 02:21 PM

Looking to buy the M1911A-1. I will probably trade my XD40 in. I love the feel of the 1911 !! I like the steel also! I have shot the 9mm and the .40 the past 2 years. I have the itch for the .45 in 1911 !! I love the SA craftsmanship!! Any feedback on those shooting the SA M1911A-1? My rannge has it ticketed for $850, but I know I can deal and trade the XD 40 Tactical. All feedback welcomed! Thanks, Steve

sloopy70 · 01-27-2007, 02:34 PM

I really like the Loaded Black Stainless .45 ...

It's Purty...

vashooter · 01-27-2007, 03:22 PM

I was at a gun show today and they had Colts for about $700.00 in the 5 inch and commander models for the same. Why buy a gun made in brazil and put together here when you can have the real thing for the same price? Colt is THE 1911!! Floyd

Polymerhead · 01-28-2007, 04:25 PM

Man, if you mean $850 for the parkerized mil-spec with diagonal slide cuts and spur hammer, that's about $400 too much. I'm serious - check Gunbroker.com for the model you're looking for and get a feel for what the gun is worth.

steve slain · 01-29-2007, 10:00 AM

No, Its the Mil Spec in Stainless Steel. MSRP is at $900+ I know what one you are talking about and it is $500+ Thanks, Slainer

kabob983 · 01-29-2007, 10:35 AM

MSRP might be $900 but no one pays that...I see GI models go for < $400 brand new every once in a while.

I paid $525 for my very lightly used "Loaded" w/Novak night sights last Monday. I'd suggest either the used route or the lower model route for your first. I've heard it said that you can't really appreciate a nice 1911 until you've shot a cheap one (of course, I sorta skipped that step...)

Polymerhead · 01-29-2007, 02:58 PM

Yeah, if you're paying over $600 for even a stainless Mil-Spec, you're paying too much. Just trying to look out for ya!

**Loves2Shoot** · 01-29-2007, 03:21 PM

Have you shot many 1911's. The reason I ask is the A1 model isn't very comfortable to shoot compared to models that have a beavertail and the sights aren't very good. For $800 you could get a lot more gun than that. STI Spartan, Dan Wesson Pointman just to name a couple.

AR-Doctor · 01-29-2007, 04:24 PM

Look into a Springfield 1911 loaded (Full size). I have been seeing them in good used shape for around $500.00,New for under $700.00. You cann't go wrong with the Springfield 1911's. I own 3 and love them all.

steve slain · 01-30-2007, 08:39 AM

Thanks guys for your input and concern. I will do more research on new and used. The only 1911 I shot was a friends Kimber. Nice, out of my price range though. It will be used for range and HD. An occasional competition but not many. I will keep you updated! Steve

01-27-2007, 02:21 PM	#1
steve slain XDTalk Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 31	M1911a-1 Looking to buy the M1911A-1. I will probably trade my XD40 in. I love the feel of the 1911 !! I like the steel also! I have shot the 9mm and the .40 the past 2 years. I have the itch for the .45 in 1911 !! I love the SA craftsmanship!! Any feedback on those shooting the SA M1911A-1? My rannge has it ticketed for $850, but I know I can deal and trade the XD 40 Tactical. All feedback welcomed! Thanks, Steve

01-27-2007, 03:22 PM	#3
vashooter XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Newport News. Virginia Posts: 236	I was at a gun show today and they had Colts for about $700.00 in the 5 inch and commander models for the same. Why buy a gun made in brazil and put together here when you can have the real thing for the same price? Colt is THE 1911!! Floyd __________________ \"there is nothing contrved by man by which so much happiness is produced by a good tavern or\"inn\"

01-28-2007, 04:25 PM	#4
Polymerhead XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: MO, USA Posts: 1,332	Man, if you mean $850 for the parkerized mil-spec with diagonal slide cuts and spur hammer, that's about $400 too much. I'm serious - check Gunbroker.com for the model you're looking for and get a feel for what the gun is worth. __________________ No alarms and no surprises, please.

01-29-2007, 10:00 AM	#5
steve slain XDTalk Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 31	M1911a-1 No, Its the Mil Spec in Stainless Steel. MSRP is at $900+ I know what one you are talking about and it is $500+ Thanks, Slainer

01-29-2007, 10:35 AM	#6
kabob983 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 196	MSRP might be $900 but no one pays that...I see GI models go for < $400 brand new every once in a while. I paid $525 for my very lightly used "Loaded" w/Novak night sights last Monday. I'd suggest either the used route or the lower model route for your first. I've heard it said that you can't really appreciate a nice 1911 until you've shot a cheap one (of course, I sorta skipped that step...) __________________ w00t!

01-27-2007, 02:34 PM	#2
sloopy70 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southwest Louisiana Posts: 1,093	I really like the Loaded Black Stainless .45 ... It's Purty...

01-29-2007, 02:58 PM	#7
Polymerhead XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: MO, USA Posts: 1,332	Yeah, if you're paying over $600 for even a stainless Mil-Spec, you're paying too much. Just trying to look out for ya! __________________ No alarms and no surprises, please.

01-29-2007, 03:21 PM	#8
Loves2Shoot XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,513	Have you shot many 1911's. The reason I ask is the A1 model isn't very comfortable to shoot compared to models that have a beavertail and the sights aren't very good. For $800 you could get a lot more gun than that. STI Spartan, Dan Wesson Pointman just to name a couple. __________________ www.SpringerPrecision.com The XD Specialists - Our web store is now online!

01-29-2007, 04:24 PM	#9
AR-Doctor XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 53	Look into a Springfield 1911 loaded (Full size). I have been seeing them in good used shape for around $500.00,New for under $700.00. You cann't go wrong with the Springfield 1911's. I own 3 and love them all.

01-30-2007, 08:39 AM	#10
steve slain XDTalk Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 31	Thanks! Thanks guys for your input and concern. I will do more research on new and used. The only 1911 I shot was a friends Kimber. Nice, out of my price range though. It will be used for range and HD. An occasional competition but not many. I will keep you updated! Steve

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