I have a Series 80 Gold Cup that I use like a Mark IV-- took out the tight bushing, and bang it around a lot. Shoots great and holds up. My only complaint is one that you'll hear from anyone used to the old style lockup-- the new-fangled(?) firing pin lockup is a major pain in the arse to take down, and adds a whole new level of completely unnesessary complexity to the pistol. I'd take out the whole business, but it'd leave these holes in my pistol's workings, and I wonder about the tolerances changing, etc. Mark me for a coward.
Anyway, it's likely a good shooter, just a tad more pricey than what I'd call a deal. If it's in like-new condition, he's just asking what it's worth.
[This message has been edited by Long Path (edited September 11, 1999).]