AR 15 or Ed Brown 1911

[CTGunner]

If you had 3k to burn on one firearm would you spend it on an AR in anticipation of a ban or on a new Ed Brown 1911? Assume the AR is of Colt or higher quality but that you are paying a premium for the current AR shortage. Assume you are paying MSRP for the Brown.

 

[walnut1704]

I'd go for the 1911. If the ban is enacted as making AR's Title II firearms as they are proposing, I wouldn't want the hassle of registering it. If it's not enacted, prices will crash.

 

[BP44]

I would go for the Brown, that said I have a few black guns already and I'm sure that influences me decision a bit.

 

[MrTwigg]

Hard to beat a quality 1911.

 

[xXxplosive]

I'd go for the rifle first and buy it now so if anything it will be grandfathered......preferrably.....Colt Match Target.

 

[Blondie]

I think it depends. Do you have any other ARs or other 1911s? Are you looking for something to just buy, or are you trying to fill a need? For example, if you want a defensive tool, are you more confortable with rifles vs. handguns?

I vote Ed Brown because I don't like overpaying for anything and ARs are really really overpriced right now.

 

[CTGunner]

I don't have an AR and really don't have an overwhelming desire to shoot one extensively. With that said I would like to own one and the idea of never being able to get one is bothersome. But when I look at the price tag I realize that for the same money I could have something of very high quality like a Brown. I don't "need" either as need was covered a while back. I do already own some 1911s of excellent quality.

I do think that when inflation hits that hard assets will hold their value better than many other investments. Not to say this is an investment but it is something I like to keep in mind.

 

[meanmrmustard]

1911. Maybe not the EB. I'd like a Dan Wesson, but that's me.

 

[Hapworth]

Go for the Ed Brown. His 1911s -- which are superb -- have commanded their price for some time.

The AR-15 panic while likely subside.

The 1911 holds its value. The AR drops fast.

Check back tomorrow for changes in predictions based on changes in the weather...

 

[bannockburn]

I would go with the Ed Brown M1911. Sure to hold its value and more practical (at least for me), in terms of everyday use.

 

[sig228]

If you are willing to spend 3k on a AR-15 panic buy you are contributing to the hysteria.

Shame on you.

Ed Brown, btw.

 

[CTGunner]

Shame on you

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I earned the money and I can spend it however I want. Reserve the shame on you comments for your children.

 

[Luv 2 Shoot]

At first I said Ed Brown. Then I though about it... and still say Ed Brown.

 

[smalls]

I'd buy both. Used.

 

[nathan]

AR s are overpriced at rip off prices. Dont fall on the panic you will lose big time. Get a 1911 , it will be mroe useful for self defense at home. A .45 ACP JHP used in close quarters is comforting to say the least.

 

[willroute]

I love the 1911. I do not have an Ed Brown. I have a Wilson, Colt and Springfield, but the Ed Brown is on my list one day. 1911 is like the Ar15 when it comes to swapping parts- always have tons around and interchangeable. (well....used to have Ar15 parts around..not anymore!)

 

[hso]

You're already too far behind the curve on the AR at this point and would pay $1,000 more than it was worth a month ago so I'd go for the pistol.

 

[texasgun]

for $3k you can easily get the new Wilson X-tac which is a GREAT 1911. I absolutely love mine ... straight shooter out of the box. ~1,500rds thru it and not a single FTF/FTE. perfect gun. extremely well made.

 

[threefeathers]

If you don't have an AR then do that. After all, don't you want to be a Feinstein criminal with most of the rest of us?

 

[gp911]

Ed Brown. I like ARs but paying 3 large for one that cost $1500 a month ago is a waste of money to me, and a poor bet since a new ban isn't assured yet.

 

[CTGunner]

Happy to report that I already have an x-tac and also have no failures to report either. I love Wilson's functionality but there is something about the cobra carry that draws me in, like a moth to a flame

 

[chalk_2]

I'd go with the AR. I'm pretty sure that 1911's aren't on the chopping block, and you could buy one any time you want.

 

[OARNGESI]

i would go with the 1911

 

[Chevelle SS]

How about a Wilson 1911 instead?

 

[Warp]

Wait a little (or medium) while and use that $3k to buy a Colt AR (or BCM, DD, Noveske, etc)and a Dan Wesson 1911, after the hysteria dies down. Plus some mags and ammo.

Might be months before you can do that, though.