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Pakrat
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Post subject: Good deal on 1911's Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 10:43 am |
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[I am just passing along some info, mod's feel free to delete if necessary. Seemed like a great deal.]
"New In Box SPRINGFIELD ARMORY, GI 45 Series 1911-A1Springfields GI 45 1911 is nearly identical to the service pistolissued to US troops during WWII."
$384
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/prod ... s_id/30732
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phorvick
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 11:25 am |
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If you lived in the locale that would be a nice price...but, add shipping and local FFL and you are likely in the $420+ range.
I have one (paid $399 at Scheels). Last week in Fargo Scheels the price was $419.
Nice guns, terrible sights.
Fair warning alert. If you have not had a 1911 and are contemplating this bare bones model as a starting point to customize, consider starting with a higher end model.
I decided I did not like the Parkerized finish or the sights and (a) had the sights replaced, and (b) the gun refinished in a absolutely beautiful deep blued surface. But, that cost me $250. For that price, I probably should have started at a higher end model with the finish and sights that I preferred. But, the gun really is pretty now.
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phorvick
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Post subject: Re: Good deal on 1911's Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 12:09 pm |
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Pakrat wrote: [I am just passing along some info, mod's feel free to delete if necessary. Seemed like a great deal.] "New In Box SPRINGFIELD ARMORY, GI 45 Series 1911-A1Springfields GI 45 1911 is nearly identical to the service pistolissued to US troops during WWII." $384 http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/prod ... s_id/30732The owner and operator(s) of twincitiescarry.com are in no way affiliated with the above company and take no responsibility in any dealings you may have with them. Use at your own risk.
I visited the web site at it is not $384, it is $348, and that is an excellent price!
I wonder if this is a pre-emptive sale now that the Taurus 1911 is soon coming out and likely will be a big competitor on the lower cost 1911's.
Also, Springfield is coming out with a .45ACP XD model also....
2006 might be a very fun .45 year
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BigRobT
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 12:47 pm |
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well, if my Taurus PT-100 is any example of Taurus' quality, I'd pass on anything made by Taurus. A NIB gun should NOT have a loose barrel !!!
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Brewman
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 1:54 pm |
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A .45ACP XD? COOL!!!
May have to consider that one.
Any ETA?
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phorvick
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 1:58 pm |
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Brewman wrote: A .45ACP XD? COOL!!! May have to consider that one. Any ETA? No idea, except it is advertised in some of the current gun magazines, so if one were to speculate...perhaps next month?? I would certainly consider a 5" model. It is not listed on thier web site as of 12-15-05.
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Pakrat
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Post subject: Re: Good deal on 1911's Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 2:10 pm |
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phorvick wrote: I visited the web site at it is not $384, it is $348, and that is an excellent price!
Oops. For someone who can pay attention to detail, I don't seem to do it that much...
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phorvick
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 3:30 pm |
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Re the XD .45. Gallery of Guns has them listed on their web site as "allocated"; 4" model has a MSRP of $559.
I assume it will become official at the SHOT Show.
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Brewman
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 3:56 pm |
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Did they or do they make a .45 GAP XD?
I have the .40S&W myself, and I stopped following their development after I got it. But I thought I heard of one in that caliber.
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IDPA Shooter
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Post subject: XD .45 GAP Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 4:42 pm |
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As they say in MN, oh yeah, sure you betcha. I believe they have them in the 4 and 5 inch models in various colors, but in short supply. No word yet on the 3", but the Glock 39 ( .45GSP) is sweet, even if it kicks a bit.
Even better news their custom shop will work on the XD actions for you, fixing pull weight and the tricky trigger reset, which I find to be an issue. Just saw a nice one in one of the gun rags, but the custom grip among other things means you will not be using it in IDPA.
Brewman wrote: Did they or do they make a .45 GAP XD? I have the .40S&W myself, and I stopped following their development after I got it. But I thought I heard of one in that caliber.
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JDR
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Post subject: Re: Good deal on 1911's Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 5:11 pm |
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Pakrat wrote: phorvick wrote: I visited the web site at it is not $384, it is $348, and that is an excellent price! Oops. For someone who can pay attention to detail, I don't seem to do it that much...
I was wondering if that pretty red hat might be a little to tight
MARRY CHRISTMAS, Pakrat
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backinthegame
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 7:31 pm |
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phorvick wrote: Fair warning alert. If you have not had a 1911 and are contemplating this bare bones model as a starting point to customize, consider starting with a higher end model.
I was looking at the stainless, which is just barely more. When I was looking, the parkerized was more. I don't see myself throwing a bunch at customizing one...but you never know. My friend (I run all my ideas by) is definately not a fan of it. I still want to try it in a way. I was really staring to look at compact 1911s until I heard so many issues (sadly, all internet reading...taking opinions of people I will never meet.) with the compacts.
I'm in no hurry...maybe I should wait on some of these new offerings.
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Andrew Rothman
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 11:41 pm |
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phorvick
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 5:12 am |
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Andrew Rothman wrote: $348 for a Springfield 1911?
Um, I think I need one to properly demonstrate single-action autos in class, honey.
Really. It's a business expense! Hey...don't steal my business model!
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squib_joe
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 9:51 am |
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I like the GI Series 1911s just as they are.. old fashioned, tiny sights and all. It's a replica gun, after all.
Springfield is able to keep the price down on these, I think, because the frames are made in Brazil.
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