Would you trade: XD-40 for Colt 1991 - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

bscman · 07-16-2007, 09:48 AM

I was approached last week by a co-worker who is interested in trading a like-new Colt 1991 .45acp for my like-new XD-40.

From what I gather, he purchased three 1991's a few years back as gifts to his father and brother, but his brother's wife wouldn't let him keep it....so it's been sitting pretty much unused in it's box for a few years. Blued finish with wood grips.

My XD-40 has somewhere between 1,500-2,000 rounds and was purchased just over 1 year ago. Service model with 3-dot (white) sights. Also had a cheap uncle mags holster and 2-mag pouch.

Would it be a smart move?
It looks like the colt's are selling for about $600(ish) while I paid $459 for my XD...so money wise it would be a good move. I don't own a 1911 type handgun, but have wanted one for some time. Neither gun is/would be a carry weapon...just targets/plinking.

Thoughts please!

slugger6 · 07-16-2007, 09:50 AM

From what you have described it would appear to be a good deal for you. Let us know what you decide to do.

SpringfieldXD.40 · 07-16-2007, 09:55 AM

I would probably do it, I have been looking into making a similar trade, myself....let us know how it works out!

jtkratzer · 07-16-2007, 10:05 AM

Do you have another XD? If so, make the trade. Do you like the 1911 style better than the XD? The 1911 might give you better accuracy with the smoother trigger with less over all travel and a longer sight radius.

Look at it this way, you get a nice 1911 for your trade and if you want another XD, you can always pick up one up for less than $500 again.

bscman · 07-16-2007, 10:14 AM

I don't have another XD, unfortunately. And I really do love my service model...but to be entirely honest with you (and myself) the only reason I opted for the XD was because, at the time, I couldn't find a fair price on a good 1911--In fact, I couldn't seem to find anything locally under the $750 price point. Since money is always a factor..........

I have zero regrets buying the XD, it's been a great firearm...and if I do make the trade, you can sure as heck bet I'll buy another soon. I wouldn't be able to live without it

It'll probably get replaced with a s/c, though...

I can't believe how quickly you all responded. I think $$$ wise it would be a good move. Sure, I'd be without an XD for a short while

but as mentioned, I could buy another XD for less than I could buy a decent 1911. I think the colt would be a better choice than the Rock Island Armory I've been contemplating...IMHO, no collection is complete without some type of 1911!!!

I guess I'll be taking the XD out this week for one last hurrah!

SpringfieldXD.40 · 07-16-2007, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by bscman

I don't have another XD, unfortunately. And I really do love my service model...but to be entirely honest with you (and myself) the only reason I opted for the XD was because, at the time, I couldn't find a fair price on a good 1911--In fact, I couldn't seem to find anything locally under the $750 price point. Since money is always a factor..........

I have zero regrets buying the XD, it's been a great firearm...and if I do make the trade, you can sure as heck bet I'll buy another soon. I wouldn't be able to live without it

It'll probably get replaced with a s/c, though...

I can't believe how quickly you all responded. I think $$$ wise it would be a good move. Sure, I'd be without an XD for a short while

but as mentioned, I could buy another XD for less than I could buy a decent 1911. I think the colt would be a better choice than the Rock Island Armory I've been contemplating...IMHO, no collection is complete without some type of 1911!!!

I guess I'll be taking the XD out this week for one last hurrah!

I think you will be happy with your decision!!!

SpringfieldXD.40 · 07-16-2007, 10:19 AM

Oh- and depending on your location, if you don't go through with it, tell your friend you know someone with an XD-40 w/ approx. 750 rds down the tube that would be HAPPY to make the trade!

ENJOY!

bscman · 07-16-2007, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpringfieldXD.40

Oh- and depending on your location, if you don't go through with it, tell your friend you know someone with an XD-40 w/ approx. 750 rds down the tube that would be HAPPY to make the trade!

ENJOY!

Oh, I'm about 99% sure it'll happen.

But, I could give you the number of a guy who's trying to get rid of his new (50rnds fired) Sigma

SpringfieldXD.40 · 07-16-2007, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bscman

Oh, I'm about 99% sure it'll happen.

But, I could give you the number of a guy who's trying to get rid of his new (50rnds fired) Sigma

LOL! Thanks but I'll pass!

Have fun with your Colt!

jtkratzer · 07-16-2007, 10:47 AM

So, now that you've pretty much made up your mind, are you going to swap out the hammer and add a beavertail and maybe a new trigger? Or will you leave it well alone?

07-16-2007, 09:48 AM	#1
bscman XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 142	Would you trade: XD-40 for Colt 1991 I was approached last week by a co-worker who is interested in trading a like-new Colt 1991 .45acp for my like-new XD-40. From what I gather, he purchased three 1991's a few years back as gifts to his father and brother, but his brother's wife wouldn't let him keep it....so it's been sitting pretty much unused in it's box for a few years. Blued finish with wood grips. My XD-40 has somewhere between 1,500-2,000 rounds and was purchased just over 1 year ago. Service model with 3-dot (white) sights. Also had a cheap uncle mags holster and 2-mag pouch. Would it be a smart move? It looks like the colt's are selling for about $600(ish) while I paid $459 for my XD...so money wise it would be a good move. I don't own a 1911 type handgun, but have wanted one for some time. Neither gun is/would be a carry weapon...just targets/plinking. Thoughts please! Last edited by bscman; 07-16-2007 at 09:51 AM.

07-16-2007, 09:50 AM	#2
slugger6 XDTalk 20K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 20,103	From what you have described it would appear to be a good deal for you. Let us know what you decide to do. __________________ "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us". - Ralph Waldo Emerson

07-16-2007, 09:55 AM	#3
SpringfieldXD.40 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Woodstock, VA Posts: 6,951	I would probably do it, I have been looking into making a similar trade, myself....let us know how it works out! __________________ We sleep safely in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm. — George Orwell ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ YOUR HONOR STUDENT IS MERELY A PAWN IN MY PIT BULL'S WORLD DOMINATION PLOT www.pitbullforum.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ McCain - Palin 2008

07-16-2007, 10:05 AM	#4
jtkratzer XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lancaster Co., PA Posts: 17,478	Do you have another XD? If so, make the trade. Do you like the 1911 style better than the XD? The 1911 might give you better accuracy with the smoother trigger with less over all travel and a longer sight radius. Look at it this way, you get a nice 1911 for your trade and if you want another XD, you can always pick up one up for less than $500 again. __________________ "I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it." - Thomas Jefferson The Gun Lounge Pennyslvania Firearms Owners Association Hockey Forum

07-16-2007, 10:19 AM	#7
SpringfieldXD.40 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Woodstock, VA Posts: 6,951	Oh- and depending on your location, if you don't go through with it, tell your friend you know someone with an XD-40 w/ approx. 750 rds down the tube that would be HAPPY to make the trade! ENJOY! __________________ We sleep safely in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm. — George Orwell ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ YOUR HONOR STUDENT IS MERELY A PAWN IN MY PIT BULL'S WORLD DOMINATION PLOT www.pitbullforum.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ McCain - Palin 2008

07-16-2007, 10:14 AM	#5
bscman XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 142	I don't have another XD, unfortunately. And I really do love my service model...but to be entirely honest with you (and myself) the only reason I opted for the XD was because, at the time, I couldn't find a fair price on a good 1911--In fact, I couldn't seem to find anything locally under the $750 price point. Since money is always a factor.......... I have zero regrets buying the XD, it's been a great firearm...and if I do make the trade, you can sure as heck bet I'll buy another soon. I wouldn't be able to live without it It'll probably get replaced with a s/c, though... I can't believe how quickly you all responded. I think $$$ wise it would be a good move. Sure, I'd be without an XD for a short while but as mentioned, I could buy another XD for less than I could buy a decent 1911. I think the colt would be a better choice than the Rock Island Armory I've been contemplating...IMHO, no collection is complete without some type of 1911!!! I guess I'll be taking the XD out this week for one last hurrah!

07-16-2007, 10:47 AM	#10
jtkratzer XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lancaster Co., PA Posts: 17,478	So, now that you've pretty much made up your mind, are you going to swap out the hammer and add a beavertail and maybe a new trigger? Or will you leave it well alone? __________________ "I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it." - Thomas Jefferson The Gun Lounge Pennyslvania Firearms Owners Association Hockey Forum

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