Had to pass on a 1991a1 today

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1-DAB

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Local pawn shop had a 1991a1 today. Sticker said 950. If I had cash, he'd do 750. To me it was only worth 600-650 tops. So it's still there.

Did I screw up?
 
Didn't need this one, but I'm always open to a good deal.

Pawn shop needs to pay 10k in property taxes, so they are in a selling mood.
 
I never like the Colt 1991A1 , the quality wasnt like it use to be, that was one of the lower end Colts

you made a wise decision to pass on this one
 
I went for one with nice wood stocks, 2 holsters and 2 extra mags for $700, so you had your mind right. It's important that it didn't have much wear or customization. Stay away from those.
 
I wouldn't have paid that much either. They are a good gun though. I picked up one several years back that someone stated customizing and didn't quite finish. Got it at a good price and it shoots great. I gave it to my daughter after she married and moved out.
 
That's way to much. My local LGS sold me a stainless 1991A1 for $600.00 total out the door.
It's one of my best shooting 1911's
 
I never like the Colt 1991A1 , the quality wasnt like it use to be, that was one of the lower end Colts
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That was the whole point of the M1991A1, when it was introduced. Imported pistols like Springfields, and cast guns like Auto-Ordnance were starting to take too much of the market.
I think the '91 was one of Colt's better marketing ideas, working the historical angle of a gun similar to those used by the military, while being able to market it for less than typically charged for a Colt.
That said, $950 is too much!
 
had a commander 1991, someone had done some work on it, shot great. very basic finish, made a fine carry gun (now carry PX4 in 40 cal). for the same amount of money, i could get over 2000 rounds of 9mm and 40 cal. empty gun is only useful for throwing at Superman. :)
 
I never like the Colt 1991A1 , the quality wasnt like it use to be, that was one of the lower end Colts
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Depends on when is was made. The newer 1991A1s are very high-quality pistols - as good or better and any mass-produced 1911s.

That said - $950 is too much for a used one.
 
1-DAB said:
Didn't need this one, but I'm always open to a good deal.

Pawn shop needs to pay 10k in property taxes, so they are in a selling mood.
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Walk in, lay $600 cash on the counter, and ask for the Colt. Then we'll see if they're really in a selling mood....
 
Nothing wrong with 1991A1s. Bought one slightly used in the 90s that would feed empty cases right out of the box. That was a first for me; Usually they require a lot of work to do that.
 
The Colt M1991A1 series are fine pistols just never took off due to the large rollmark.
$600 would be a great deal on your end if you could pull it off.
 
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