I see the 1911 as most do, the most copied gun ever. Short of buying a GI model, what's is the best budget model? I would like to spend oodles on some wilson or caspian based pistol, but that is really unrealisitic in my opinion for a shooter, which is where I'm at right now. However, I have plenty of money to invest in a good to great 1911 for a future profit sale, not a shooter in this case.
I've looked at Rock Island, Llama, and see that Taurus may finally offer a 1911, but the springer looks like the ticket from the uninvestigated point of view for a GOOD budget gun. Plus, springfield has been building 1911's for a long time relative to most of the competition.
If I need to step up and spend more on an WW1 or 2 model that's been around the block, please chime in on that angle too. I'm fastly realizing that this is an investment as much as a hobby, so please recommend some models that are most likely to appreciate. I have investment money also, but not sure what's a "good" investment in the 1911 pistol arena. I'm guessing Gen. Patton's 1911 would be a good investment, but what else is prudent, and what should I be looking for in an investment 1911?
I'm looking for an investment in a good original gun. Which serial numbers are most sought after, not which smith is best to get one from. I want an investment in a classic, not just a great smith gun that was put together to my taste that I spent a bunch on. I can do that easy.
jeepmor
I've looked at Rock Island, Llama, and see that Taurus may finally offer a 1911, but the springer looks like the ticket from the uninvestigated point of view for a GOOD budget gun. Plus, springfield has been building 1911's for a long time relative to most of the competition.
If I need to step up and spend more on an WW1 or 2 model that's been around the block, please chime in on that angle too. I'm fastly realizing that this is an investment as much as a hobby, so please recommend some models that are most likely to appreciate. I have investment money also, but not sure what's a "good" investment in the 1911 pistol arena. I'm guessing Gen. Patton's 1911 would be a good investment, but what else is prudent, and what should I be looking for in an investment 1911?
I'm looking for an investment in a good original gun. Which serial numbers are most sought after, not which smith is best to get one from. I want an investment in a classic, not just a great smith gun that was put together to my taste that I spent a bunch on. I can do that easy.
jeepmor