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Offline 1911crazy

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sticker shock today....
« on: January 20, 2011, 03:44:39 AM »
Whats up with the even higher prices on all the 1911 style pistols new and used???  Its got me thinking revolvers again.

William;  You did hint to me about doing builds over buying new i get it know.   CZY
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Re: sticker shock today....
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2011, 11:21:16 AM »
I have a Colt rail gun on the way.  $1,000.  Last one I bought was a Mk IV, Series 70, nearly new for $88.50 about 1971.
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Re: sticker shock today....
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2011, 05:28:15 PM »
I remember back in the early 60's, my brother had bought into a gunsmithing business.   He asked me to help him unload a station wagon filled with boxes of old Colt .45's in need of repair.  I thought  'What a pile of Junk'.   Today, I sit and think of how excited I would be to have just one of those old pistols.   I even e-mailed my brother not long ago and asked if he still had some left.  Nope, all traded off many years ago.  :(

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Re: sticker shock today....
« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2011, 04:39:57 PM »
The 1911 pistol went from old worn out warhorse to designer gun over the course of 60 years. In this age of polymer framed super capacity auto loaders that are cheap to manufacture, revolvers have been kicked to the side (except for the venerable J-frame). Gun manufacturers have recognized a niche still exists for the 1911. However, it costs money to machine and polish steel - much more than it costs to crank out polymer. Hence, quality guns made of steel cost more.

me,... I'm still a true to heart revolver guy who happens to have a soft spot for 1911s (I've wanted one as long as I can remember) and I would own more than the single one I now own if they weren't so darn expensive.
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