I've already posted this in General Discussion.
Here's the link - please read & advise.

www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?id=84416

Thanks in advance,

-kid

You don't see a deal like this every day - jump on it.

Sigmas will always be plentiful on the used market, and if they're not, well, no loss.

Besides, the Colt will only appreciate in value, especially if left in box-stock condition.

Damn skippy you should.
cpermd

Quoted: Damn skippy you should. cpermd

Skippy?  

Thanks for responding in both threads!

buy it for me and Ill give you an extra 50 bucks....
YOU DONT HAVE IT YET....ONCE IN A LIFETIME..OK RARELY DOES AN OPPORTUNITY LIKE THIS COME ALONG...you should have it already...nothing else buy it put in oiled storage bring it out in twenty years and make some money with it...or pass it along to a kid or grandkid...what a hero you will be

Quoted: buy it for me and Ill give you an extra 50 bucks.... YOU DONT HAVE IT YET....ONCE IN A LIFETIME..OK RARELY DOES AN OPPORTUNITY LIKE THIS COME ALONG...you should have it already...nothing else buy it put in oiled storage bring it out in twenty years and make some money with it...or pass it along to a kid or grandkid...what a hero you will be

It isn't in my posession yet, but it's not going to get away.  The guy who has it for sale is not hurting for money.  He's given me his word that I can buy it.

I'm waiting a couple of weeks (which is cool with him) 'cause we're supposed to get our end of the year bonus by 1/31/02.  I'd rather do it that way and keep the Sigma because my 15 year old daughter, Jennifer has a real interest in shooting, has become proficient with it, and got really upset the last time I mentioned parting with it.  If I have to sell it, and try to convince her to like the 1911, I will.  I won't know 'till the end of the month.

If I thought it was going to get away I'd call my dad & have him buy it to hang onto for me.  He'd do it in a heartbeat too, 'cause he just spent $1K on a stainless 80 series Gold Cup.  If things get hot I'll snatch it up in a heartbeat.  For now, I've been told, there's no hurry.  These are "old-fashioned honorable men" - their word is good.  (I've known 'em more than 20 years.  They definately are not hurting for cash.....)

edited to add:  Thanks for the encouragement though!!  It lets me know I am making the right move here!!!!!!

You have a lucky daughter a3kid!