I've been getting myself more and more worked up over acquiring a 1911. I do have a certain set of criteria that I would like to meet.
1. I want a 1911 from a good, reputable manufacturer.
2. I want stainless. Hate it if you wish, but that is what I want.
3. I want a fairly classic setup.
4. Although I do not intend to sell, I want a pistol that will hold its value.
5. I want something that I would be proud to own 50 years from now and can actually make it that long.
Ideally, I want a flattop slide with adjustable sights, solid trigger, commander hammer, beavertail, match barrel/bushing, bar stock or forged small parts, non ambi and not above $1500. Sure, I doubt I will get everything I want, but I can research and ask questions.
I started off thinking I wanted a Rock Island in nickel, then thought that one of those new Ruger 1911s would be a better bet. Eventually, I got around to looking at Colts.
It would appear from Colt's consumer website that the Gold Cup series has just about everything I am looking for in a 1911. It looks to me like a pistol that can get the job done well for decades to come and will hold value while not being so nice and expensive that I would be afraid to take it out and run a few thousand rounds through. I know that many people love the older ones and it's generally hard to find someone with something bad to say about them.
The question is: Is a new Gold Cup worth the price they ask? Is there anything to be leary of on one of these newer ones? (I know that the stainless ones have a rounded slide and a series 80 firing system. Any MIM parts?) On gunbroker, they go for 1200-1500 for a new model.
Sorry for the book to ask a simple question. I thought a little background and basic list of wants and expectations might help. I would be open to hearing about any others in the price range that might be comparable.
1. I want a 1911 from a good, reputable manufacturer.
2. I want stainless. Hate it if you wish, but that is what I want.
3. I want a fairly classic setup.
4. Although I do not intend to sell, I want a pistol that will hold its value.
5. I want something that I would be proud to own 50 years from now and can actually make it that long.
Ideally, I want a flattop slide with adjustable sights, solid trigger, commander hammer, beavertail, match barrel/bushing, bar stock or forged small parts, non ambi and not above $1500. Sure, I doubt I will get everything I want, but I can research and ask questions.
I started off thinking I wanted a Rock Island in nickel, then thought that one of those new Ruger 1911s would be a better bet. Eventually, I got around to looking at Colts.
It would appear from Colt's consumer website that the Gold Cup series has just about everything I am looking for in a 1911. It looks to me like a pistol that can get the job done well for decades to come and will hold value while not being so nice and expensive that I would be afraid to take it out and run a few thousand rounds through. I know that many people love the older ones and it's generally hard to find someone with something bad to say about them.
The question is: Is a new Gold Cup worth the price they ask? Is there anything to be leary of on one of these newer ones? (I know that the stainless ones have a rounded slide and a series 80 firing system. Any MIM parts?) On gunbroker, they go for 1200-1500 for a new model.
Sorry for the book to ask a simple question. I thought a little background and basic list of wants and expectations might help. I would be open to hearing about any others in the price range that might be comparable.