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I was in the store the other day to try and compare a ww11 mil spec to a regular mil spec SA. All hey had was the ww11 and I am not really sure if it felt good. Could have been the gritty trigger? Anyhow, they had a used colt 1991 series 80. It appeared to be in good shape. They said that it was most likely shot quite a bit. I have no idea if all of the parts were original or modifications. However, it felt good in my hands and was smooth-- broken in.

Any idea what it is worth? I am somewhat familiar with SA but know nothing about Colt. They are asking 399.00 same as a ww11.

I a thinking that with several hundred rounds through the SA it may be as smooth and comfortable-- mabey or mabey not.

Anything special to look for on the Colt?

Thanks
 
Just my opinion, but if you're not "zen" with 1911's buy the one that's brand-new with a factory warranty. There's no telling what may have been altered on the used pistol, and I have to tell you I've seen some pretty badly botched kitchen-table gunmsith jobs sitting on gun store shelves.
 
I called Colt today with the serial number and they told me that this was manufactured in 94 and was definately a series 80.

Is that good, bad or neither?

I am not sure what the actual value is.
 
An older rollmarked 1991 that was " shot quite a bit" at $400 is not, IMHO, a great deal even if it's unmodified and perfect. New, better looking and probably better fit Colts sell for $550-600.

Shot 5,000 rounds or 50,000?

I agree with dsk, if you are not "zen" with 1911's you might have trouble picking out a good used one.

The Springfields I have seen recently appeared to be very well put together, i.e. the mil-spec and WWII model.
 
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