Posted: 1/27/2006 8:08:50 AM EDT
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Why the hell does putting a rail on a 1911 increase the price so much? I am really jonesing for a 1911, and want one with a rail, but $1200-1600 is ridiculous when I can get a mil-spec one for $500-700. Does the railed version have that many upgraded parts to account for the $700-900 price difference? That almost seems impossible. Or are they just charging for the "bling"? |
sure smells like its for the "bling" but they hooked me, I just broke down and got me a SA Operator... 
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The prices I stated were MSRP. I realize that most items go for less than MSRP, but since I haven't had time to find out actual prices that is all I have to compare. Kimber Warrior MSRP $1263 SA Operator A1 MSRP $1254 SA Mil-Spec MSRP $660 Why isn't it a fair compairson between a SA Operator A1 and a SA Mil-Spec? Beside the rail, does the Operator have $594 (total difference) worth of upgraded parts? Granted I am a noob to 1911's but it seems almost impossible that they do. Maybe I am wrong. Am I? |
| Both the Warrior and MC Operator retail for around $930. A Mil-Spec 1911 is around $500. In addition to the rail, the upgrades include better finish, better barrel, better sights, better trigger, better grip-safety, better thumb safety, better hammer and better grips. If you step up to the TRP Operator ($1200-$1300) you can add adjustable sights, even better barrel, better fit, a mag-well funnel and front-strap checkering. |