highpower3006
Getting rid of that 1911, and most others in the past wasn't a need, as much as a want. At the time, it wasn't a bad trade. Being a shooter, not a collector I knew something else would be a better fit. S&W had just came out with their first stainless steel 45acp pistol, the 645. got an even trade for what was at the time equal value guns. Little did I know that the government would ditch the 1911, and their value would go through the roof!
Although the price probably quadrupled on the Colt, it was probably best for both me, and the gun that it went to a collection to be preserved in great condition, and I got a great shooter that after thousands of rounds is still running great.