earlthegoat2
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I guess if I had 3000 burning a hole I would not spend it on a 1911. I would probably spend it on 3 1000 dollar guns though and one of those would be a 1911.
An 87 Honda and an 87 Lotus serve the same function from a utilitarian aspect... but they aren't the same animal. I'll drive a Honda and appreciate the utility... but I still admire the Lotus.
actually it's more like stepping up from a Honda Accord, by-passing the production BMW 3 class and getting a BMW M-class...or a AMG Mecedes, or RUF Porsche
My experience with 1911's boils down to what configuration do I shoot best and what are the priorities in the performance of the stock pattern pistol.
$1500-1800 will buy me the best performance and configuration I could ask for. The remainder of that $1200 is aesthetics and refinements.
I've built several 1911 pistols. Over the years they've been getting better and better. Through this I can; 1.) know what I need in a 1911 pistol; 2.) understand the fitting and labor behind a custom gun; 3.) appreciate the embellishments incorporated into them.
There is one $600 gun out there that is a great buy for the $$$ and a couple around $1000 that are on the cool side. $1200 is a good value price area also if you know what you are looking for.
That said, when I bought a 1911, I bought a $1100 Kimber because I knew anything more expensive wouldn't make me a better shot.
Furthermore, if you actually use the $3,000 gun, you are going to scratch it up, hard to swallow on a gun that expensive.
Thou art wise, oh 109.Three things that should never be done.
1. Never drink downstream of the herd.
2. Never slap a man who is chewing tobacco.
3. Never argue with a man pointing a .45 at you. regardless of the make.
Furthermore, if you actually use the $3,000 gun, you are going to scratch it up, hard to swallow on a gun that expensive.
An 87 Honda and an 87 Lotus serve the same function from a utilitarian aspect... but they aren't the same animal. I'll drive a Honda and appreciate the utility... but I still admire the Lotus.
As a previous owner of a regular 3-series and a current owner of an M3, I can tell you without a doubt the M3 is much more fun to drive, and sets faster lap times than my previous car. Aside from the wheels, most people wouldn't be able to see the difference between a 328i and a M3 or between a C63 and a C320, the RUF might stand out from a standard 911 a little. With the AMG or the M, the 20-30% difference in price between them and a regular production model does make a big difference in performance.
What can I get for 3 grand?
Mindest, Tactics, skills, and gear. in that order.
Diminishing returns.What do you really get for 3 grand?