Red Tornado
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Help choosing pistol
I've finally received my C&R and I'm looking at a pistol first. My decision is between the CZ-52 and the Colt Sistema Modela 1927.
I don't have a 1911A1 and the Sistema will fit the bill for about $300, and I can order it directly with my C&R. In fact, I don't have any .45 pistols. I'm primarily looking at it because it's a low cost 1911A1, not because of historical or collector value. Is reliability good? This will be a range/plinking gun, possibly HD if it's reliable enough, but HD is not a factor in this decision. Is there another option for a similar pistol that's current production and close to the cost?
The CZ-52 is just neat, and I'll probably have one eventually, but I can afford it now and ammo's cheap. It will also be a range/plinking gun. It looks to be loads of fun.
Should I go ahead and get the CZ-52 and save up and look for another 1911 someday (Milspec or G.I.?) or get the Sistema now and pick up a CZ whenever?
Are the supplies of either about to run out? That could be a major factor as well.
Any help and all opinions appreciated.
Thanks,
RT
I've finally received my C&R and I'm looking at a pistol first. My decision is between the CZ-52 and the Colt Sistema Modela 1927.
I don't have a 1911A1 and the Sistema will fit the bill for about $300, and I can order it directly with my C&R. In fact, I don't have any .45 pistols. I'm primarily looking at it because it's a low cost 1911A1, not because of historical or collector value. Is reliability good? This will be a range/plinking gun, possibly HD if it's reliable enough, but HD is not a factor in this decision. Is there another option for a similar pistol that's current production and close to the cost?
The CZ-52 is just neat, and I'll probably have one eventually, but I can afford it now and ammo's cheap. It will also be a range/plinking gun. It looks to be loads of fun.
Should I go ahead and get the CZ-52 and save up and look for another 1911 someday (Milspec or G.I.?) or get the Sistema now and pick up a CZ whenever?
Are the supplies of either about to run out? That could be a major factor as well.
Any help and all opinions appreciated.
Thanks,
RT
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