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Rock Island Armory 1911
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 4:57 pm
by NTexas_V-Star
There's a full size 1911 (5") at the pawn shop next door to where I work. I can get it for 325 bucks. There's some surface rust on the gun, and the breach/barrel is worn some, which to me indicates that it has many shots fired through it.
Good buy? Opinions?
Re: Rock Island Armory 1911
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 5:05 pm
by LarryH
About two years ago, we bought a brand-new one for $375. The price has likely gone up a bit since then, but you should be able to find one for noticeably less than $500.
IMHO
Re: Rock Island Armory 1911
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 5:09 pm
by Lumberjack98
I'd pass. That doesn't sound like that good of a deal.
Re: Rock Island Armory 1911
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 5:12 pm
by gemini
NTexas_V-Star wrote:There's a full size 1911 (5") at the pawn shop next door to where I work. I can get it for 325 bucks. There's some surface rust on the gun, and the breach/barrel is worn some, which to me indicates that it has many shots fired through it.
Good buy? Opinions?
Check out centerfiresystems.com or sarcoinc.com . Slightly more for a brand
new gun, no state sales tax. If it has breech, barrel wear + rust ......... for $325?
My advice, let the Pawn Shop keep it. Spend a few bucks more and get a new one.
Re: Rock Island Armory 1911
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 5:18 pm
by NORMAN
Seen several new ones at the last 3-4 gun shows here in Houston for under $400.00
Re: Rock Island Armory 1911
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 5:24 pm
by NTexas_V-Star
Thanks guys, yall are all one the side of the fence I was leaning towards.
I'm not really in the market for one at the moment, but I thought if it was a good deal, I might go for it. I've got a SWEET springfield I'm payin on for my dad for a Christmas present, but I was willing to pony up the extra cash if it was a good deal.
I did a search on gunbroker, and wasn't too pleased with the results.
Thanks yall.