Posted: 6/1/2006 10:47:30 AM EDT
| Im buying a new Pistol for my collection, what should i get though. |
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it would depend on what youre going for in your "collection". are you collecting a particular caliber, style, maker or?????????? but from your choice > i wouldnt consider the G17 since they are soooooo plentyful and you can get one anytime. > I wouldnt get the Ruger 44 , 50th anniversary. either, UNLESS youre going for commeratives. Also, commeratives usually dont increase in value that much. you can also find other Ruger 44s that will probably be cheaper too. > Kimber 1911. still making them so no problem with finding them. > SA 1911. dont know about it. if its off the shelf type 1911, then wait. > Other....this opens alot of possibliites. if youre looking for something rare or no longer mfg, then this is where your "collection" may benefit. |
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It depends on the useage; if the pistoll will be a "Safe Queen" or a "Shooter". "Safe Queen" (seldom shot, mostly fondled) - HK Mark 23 "Shooter" - (Fired often) - A Glock 17 (plenty of cheap ammo) In between - A Springfield 1911 Trophy. Is all a matter of how ofter you shoot. |
Do the Springfields not shoot or something? Are they just expensive mantlepieces? |
What a load of crap 1911s are a shooters gun same with HKs even the MK23.If your looking to collect something maybe your in the wrong hobby. to me it looks like you want a 1911 because you listed two. go to a range rent a glock and 1911 buy the one you like best. |
I voted "Other" but seeing how you didn't tell us what you have or what you are looking for, I'm not going to tell you what "Other" is! That's a shame too because the "Other" I have in mind would be perfect for your "collection" and I know where you can get one for half of what its worth!!!
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Springfields & Kimbers shoot fine but the performance increase over a Glock is no where near the cost increase over a Glock. If I was going to shoot the crap out so something it would be a $450 Glock with cheap 9mm ammo which costs about half of what .45acp does before I chew up an $800+ Springfield. 1911s have numerous positive atributes but the fact of the mater is that they are antiquated technology and very few are as reliable as a factory Glock. |
I hate Glocks, and I wouldn't buy one simply because it's not a 1911. I agree on cost, but I'd rather risk the rumored reliability issues of a 1911 than to have a pistol I wasn't comfortable or confident with. Go shoot the pistols you're considering. The only way to know what pistol you want is by shooting it. |
