Trade input 1911 for M1A

[Dr.Mall Ninja]

A co-worker at work wants to trade me a Springfield M1A Socom for my 1911 Loaded black stainless. Plus I have to add 500 dollars. I'm torn it is currently my only handgun and I love the 1911, but always wanted a M1A. Any opinions?

 

[ford8nr]

Depends what your "loaded" 1911 is. Make / model ?

 

[hardluk1]

Hard to make a call on this for YOU. You have to be practical about this. It you going to get a CCL anytime in the near future and would you cc the 1911. OR would a smaller commander or LT commander be more practical. Whats the draw of the socom to you that of a Mossberg mvp patrol in 308 for almost the cash amount you would have to throw in to get the socom. Use regular ar10 mags too
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/84514

This is all your call. I am not that attached to ether. Guess you have to decide if your attached to your 1911.

 

[MikeJackmin]

Never trade away a gun you really like.

 

[Redlg155]

Depends on what a "Mall Ninja" salary is like. It may be easier to cough up $500 now for what you want than it is to pay full value for a M1a Socom at a later date. I'd bet he would settle for $400.

The only way I could afford my Scar 17 was to trade a couple of lower priced guns as I seriously doubt I could save or even justify $2700 for the rifle..(FDE of course!)

 

[1KPerDay]

Save 600 more bucks and buy a used SOCOM. keep the 1911. IMO

 

[Welding Rod]

Shoot the SOCOM before sealing the deal if you hold any expectations for accuracy.

 

[NoirFan]

I would pass on the SOCOM as I think it's the worst of Springfield's M1A line. It uses a finicky proprietary gas system and the sights are pretty coarse. If it was a M1A scout squad on offer, I would take the trade.

 

[az_imuth]

Personally, I would pass on the SOCOM. If it were a standard length, or even the scout model, I would be seriously considering the offer.

 

[Dr.Mall Ninja]

Thanks guys, I decided not to do it. As a couple of you guys said if it were a longer rifle I would probably do it.

 

[Dr.Mall Ninja]

I ended up buying a S&W AR and keeping the 1911.