I can't believe it's so difficult to spend $2500? [Archive]

B_RAD

01-17-2012, 18:10

I can't find anyone who has any of the following:

GI No Name
TRS or UTC w/1.5
SA PRO(I know good look w/this one)
CQB

I've called drc1911, Crazy John, GI, Gun Slingers and a few others that I can't remember off the top of my head.

Who knew it would be so hard to find one?

cangler

01-17-2012, 18:19

You tried the online auctions?

B_RAD

01-17-2012, 18:23

You tried the online auctions?

I have and found some Baers and Wilsons but dind't really find any that didn't seem to be at least a little over priced.

20South

01-17-2012, 19:10

PM Sent

Rally Vincent

01-17-2012, 19:51

Lot of money for something that's not truly personalized.

B_RAD

01-17-2012, 19:57

Lot of money for something that's not truly personalized.

It's all about what you want to spend your money on. Some people buy expensive golf clubs or a $2500 dollar Gibson Les Paul to play in thier bed rooms. Others want to buy an awesome 1911.

NeverMore1701

01-17-2012, 20:19

I'd just call Guncrafter directly and enjoy the wait :supergrin:

B_RAD

01-17-2012, 20:26

I'd just call Guncrafter directly and enjoy the wait :supergrin:

Called them today. Sounds like waiting is in my future,

20South

01-17-2012, 20:32

Called them today. Sounds like waiting is in my future,

Its only 20 weeks. It could be much worse. I've been on a list for a Pro for 14 months now I think, with no end in sight.

NeverMore1701

01-17-2012, 20:41

Its only 20 weeks. It could be much worse. I've been on a list for a Pro for 14 months now I think, with no end in sight.

Hell I waited that long for my Milt Sparks stuff! Order now and he'll get both around the same time!

lawdog734

01-17-2012, 21:36

you try topgunsupply?

B_RAD

01-17-2012, 21:50

you try topgunsupply?

I have. They do have sub $2600 CQB in stock but I think I've talked my self out of a Wilson as of now.

Thanks for asking.

peterj

01-17-2012, 21:53

Last week my LGS had a TRS & a couple CQB's. PM me for info.

B_RAD

01-17-2012, 22:04

Last week my LGS had a TRS & a couple CQB's. PM me for info.

Tried to but when I click on your name it doesn't give me any options. That's the only way I know how to PM.

glock2740

01-17-2012, 22:16

Sometimes you got to wait for the gun you really want. Trust me, it's well worth the wait. :cool:

B_RAD

01-17-2012, 22:26

Sometimes you got to wait for the gun you really want. Trust me, it's well worth the wait. :cool:

Yeah, I'm gonna get a quote for a NN w/flush cut reverse crown, mag well and flush cut slide stop. GI told me to expect about a 12 wk wait. That's not really that bad.

wrx04

01-17-2012, 22:59

Get whatever the hell you want most. Its tough if you havent been able to handle/shoot many, but you cant go wrong with what you have listed. I can say i have owned a Baer (SRP and UTC) Wiilson (CQB) and STI (Trojan) and liked the Wilson the best.

Dont let a few hundred bucks make the choice for you. This is a gun that will outlast you! You cant go wrong, but dont pick one because it is a couple hundred cheaper, IMO.

PlasticGuy

01-18-2012, 02:09

Order what you want, and wait.

I'm at the point where the things I really want are expensive and hard to find. A wait of 1-6 months has become part of the normal routine for me. Heck, I ordered my Surefire 7.62 suppressor 9 months ago, and the paperwork is still processing. No regrets though. I'd rather wait for what I really want than try to be happy with "good enough and convenient".

bac1023

01-18-2012, 05:10

Lot of money for something that's not truly personalized.

:headscratch:

glock2740

01-18-2012, 15:59

I'd just call Guncrafter directly and enjoy the wait :supergrin:
You're not gonna get it any faster than from Dave.

Ruggles

01-18-2012, 16:10

:headscratch:

I am guessing (and I am most likely wrong :supergrin:) that he is saying buying one from a shop is not as nice as ordering one just the way you want it. In other words ordering from Wilson with the exact details of the 1911 determined by the buyer is much nicer than buying one off the shelf that has been "pre-made" for lack of a better term.

I know I have ordered 2 (Brown & Wilson) with my wish list and bought 2 (both Wilson) off the shelf pre-made.

I really do not have much of a preference between them but I can certainly see how someone would.

I did notice what the OP was saying, very few to none of the $2500 1911s in their normal places on the net or locally lately. Guess the economy is better :)

rahrah12

01-18-2012, 16:25

Yeah, I'm gonna get a quote for a NN w/flush cut reverse crown, mag well and flush cut slide stop. GI told me to expect about a 12 wk wait. That's not really that bad.

12 weeks? That's easy time...I would do that and not think twice about it...

I bet as soon as you place the order you'll find something in stock that you want and will end up with both...even better

fnfalman

01-18-2012, 16:34

I am guessing (and I am most likely wrong :supergrin:) that he is saying buying one from a shop is not as nice as ordering one just the way you want it. In other words ordering from Wilson with the exact details of the 1911 determined by the buyer is much nicer than buying one off the shelf that has been "pre-made" for lack of a better term.

I know I have ordered 2 (Brown & Wilson) with my wish list and bought 2 (both Wilson) off the shelf pre-made.

I really do not have much of a preference between them but I can certainly see how someone would.

I did notice what the OP was saying, very few to none of the $2500 1911s in their normal places on the net or locally lately. Guess the economy is better :)

While there may be some personal pride in having a gun built to your wants & needs. However, to claim that a Wilson built specifically for you is nicer than a Wilson built to be sold off the shelf...that's just crazy talk. Doesn't Wilson Combat build all the guns to their highest standards?

A CQB built for you is going to be the same as a CQB built for off-the-shelf.

Ruggles

01-18-2012, 17:52

While there may be some personal pride in having a gun built to your wants & needs. However, to claim that a Wilson built specifically for you is nicer than a Wilson built to be sold off the shelf...that's just crazy talk. Doesn't Wilson Combat build all the guns to their highest standards?

A CQB built for you is going to be the same as a CQB built for off-the-shelf.

True no difference in quality at all. I think that if a person is going to save up and buy 1 Wilson, NH, Brown etc it might make more sense for them to order one with the exact details they want as opposed to buying one off the shelf. The exact trigger, frame color, grips, sights etc. Like I said I have done it both ways and either results is a great gun. The ones I ordered do have features I prefer more than the ones I bought off the shelf, sights, finish for example. Really can not go wrong either way IMO.

R0CKETMAN

01-18-2012, 18:26

Have you called CJ?

B_RAD

01-18-2012, 18:55

Have you called CJ?

I did. He didn't have any of the Baers I'm looking for with the 1.5. I probably shouldn't get a TRS for SD/HD with the 1.5?

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Rinspeed

01-18-2012, 20:24

The 1.5 is a waste of $200 anyways. :whistling:

B_RAD

01-18-2012, 20:27

The 1.5 is a waste of $200 anyways. :whistling:

How's that?

bac1023

01-18-2012, 20:31

The 1.5 is a waste of $200 anyways. :whistling:

How's that?

Unless you're using a ransom rest, its very difficult to tell the difference.

B_RAD

01-18-2012, 20:39

Unless you're using a ransom rest, its very difficult to tell the difference.

I don't know what it is about knowing that somehting can preform beyond normal capabilities that makes me want it. Though I'm sure the standard Baers are extremely accurate!

Rinspeed

01-18-2012, 20:41

If you're looking for extreme 50 yard accuracy you should be buying a .22. :supergrin:

glock2740

01-18-2012, 21:35

I don't know what it is about knowing that somehting can preform beyond normal capabilities that makes me want it. Though I'm sure the standard Baers are extremely accurate!
I know what you mean. My next Baer will be a 1.5" TRS. Will I shoot it better than my TRS? I doubt it, but I'll "know" that it's a great shooter. :cool: :thumbsup:

bac1023

01-19-2012, 19:19

I don't know what it is about knowing that somehting can preform beyond normal capabilities that makes me want it. Though I'm sure the standard Baers are extremely accurate!

Fair enough. I have two 1911s with a 1.5" at 50 yard guarantee and love both of them.

Ruggles

01-19-2012, 19:48

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/411546429/LES+BAER+SRP+PISTOL+.45+ACP+1.5%22+Guarantee

Even less than the $2500 you wanted to spend. :wavey:

B_RAD

01-19-2012, 19:59

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/411546429/LES+BAER+SRP+PISTOL+.45+ACP+1.5%22+Guarantee

Even less than the $2500 you wanted to spend. :wavey:

That wasn't on there yesterday.

Tempted.......

20South

01-19-2012, 20:07

Ruggles

01-19-2012, 20:20

That wasn't on there yesterday.

Tempted.......

Most likely will not be on for long IMO. If it was in .38 Super it would already be gone....to me :supergrin:

20South

01-19-2012, 20:24

Most likely will not be on for long IMO. If it was in .38 Super it would already be gone....to me :supergrin:

Agree with that. I missed the full rail TRP by waivering to long, maybe a day and a half.

glock2740

01-19-2012, 20:35

Ruggles

01-19-2012, 20:39

Agree with that. I missed the full rail TRP by waivering to long, maybe a day and a half.

Yep, they had a Colt 10mm 1911 posted just today I was eyeing, gone already. Had a Sig 1911 I was eyeing for three days, gone today. If you want it jump on it I say. :supergrin:

I am now eyeing the TRP they have listed, the SS one if anyone is going to buy it out from under me :)

B_RAD

01-19-2012, 20:49

If you don't want to wait, kinda hard to beat that one. :cool:

I spoke with another GI dealer and he told me they should have some Tues.

decisions.... decisions.......

I'm tempted to just go with a Valor and save 1K!

20South

01-19-2012, 20:52

I spoke with another GI and he told me they should have some Tues.

decisions.... decisions.......

I'm tempted to just go with a Valor and save 1K!

I like the Valor too, its just never made its way into the gun safe. Its a fine pistol.

20South

01-19-2012, 20:54

I like the Valor too, its just never made its way into the gun safe. Its a fine pistol.

jetguns has one in stock:

http://www.jetguns.com/dan-wesson-valor-45acp-black-ns-p-3073.html

http://www.jetguns.com/bmz_cache/e/e1ac78ccac35c60a0eeba5c4a3d7804b.image.750x562.jpg

Ruggles

01-19-2012, 20:55

I like the Valor too, its just never made its way into the gun safe. Its a fine pistol.

Agree. And speaking of DW 1911s

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_82/products_id/62351/DAN+01985+GUARDIAN+9MM

:supergrin:

That would be a nice gun to own. Why Brown does not make the KC in 9mm I do not know. He would see a ton, course they are already back logged on .45 KCs but still.....

B_RAD

01-19-2012, 20:59

NeverMore1701

01-19-2012, 21:00

jetguns has one in stock:

http://www.jetguns.com/dan-wesson-valor-45acp-black-ns-p-3073.html

http://www.jetguns.com/bmz_cache/e/e1ac78ccac35c60a0eeba5c4a3d7804b.image.750x562.jpg

Agree. And speaking of DW 1911s

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_82/products_id/62351/DAN+01985+GUARDIAN+9MM

:supergrin:

That would be a nice gun to own. Why Brown does not make the KC in 9mm I do not know. He would see a ton, course they are already back logged on .45 KCs but still.....

I know they're not the best out there, but I really, really want a DW 1911 at some point!

20South

01-19-2012, 21:01

Buds is $300 cheaper.

Holy cow thats a big difference. Is it non blem?

glock2740

01-19-2012, 21:04

I want a Valor myself. I absolutely love my DW CCO and Guardian. :cool:

B_RAD

01-19-2012, 21:06

Holy cow thats a big difference. Is it non blem?

I don't know. It may be because everyone else has them around the $1800 mark for the ones with the black finish.

20South

01-19-2012, 21:06

I want a Valor myself. I absolutely love my DW CCO and Guardian. :cool:

Yeah I am still kicking myself on not getting one of those Guardians.:crying:

R0CKETMAN

01-20-2012, 04:25

I did. He didn't have any of the Baers I'm looking for with the 1.5. I probably shouldn't get a TRS for SD/HD

I used to feel the same way, but have since changed my mind. I have a non 1.5 CC and just ordered a 1.5 CC

The 1.5 is a waste of $200 anyways. :whistling:

Maybe, maybe not. Depends on whether or not it free:tongueout:

Unless you're using a ransom rest, its very difficult to tell the difference.

Yes sir

I don't know. It may be because everyone else has them around the $1800 mark for the ones with the black finish.

So you can find the one you want, TR, from CJ in stock but no 1.5 and in blue?

Buy it, shoot the hell out of it for 1k, then send it to say alchemy for subtle changes and touch ups to Baers stock config, then add your favorite black finish.
Less than $400

You'll have a one of a kind pistol exactly like you want it.

bac1023

01-20-2012, 04:42

Maybe, maybe not. Depends on whether or not it free:tongueout:

Very true ;)

B_RAD

01-20-2012, 09:35

I don't know. It may be because everyone else has them around the $1800 mark for the ones with the black finish.

I called and asked if it was a blem? I was told its not. I asked how many they had and was told 82.

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20South

01-20-2012, 12:20

I called and asked if it was a blem? I was told its not. I asked how many they had and was told 82.

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That almost makes me want to call and get one myself!