just got here.please help

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smitty

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firt off, its good to be here, and look forward to some good advice and help.
a friend of mine has a colt mk v1 commander with a nickel finish, he ask if i was interisted in buying it. its a pretty good looking gun ,what do you guys think i should offer for it.
thanks and GOD BLESS.
SMITTY
 
Well smitty, first of all WELCOME to TFL. Are you new to semi-auto handguns? If it's a commander type 1911 style pistol I wouldn't recommend that for a "first" semi-auto.
If this is your first handgun I'd recommend a 4" 357 magnum. If not a revolver I'd say start out with a conventional double action/single action type semi-auto which there are plenty on the market to chose from.
How much does he want for it? Probably a bunch. Save you're money. Be frugil when you first start out. Best Regards, J. Parker
 
I agree with J Parker!!!!
Your "First " Hand Gun should NOT be a semiauto!
Very unforgiving when you make a mistake!

My first hangun was a S&W 686. Still have it. Bought my frist 1911 about 5yrs later.I was 35yrs old then.
I'm now 46.

I "Never" assume a gun is unloaded, till I see for myself!
 
Welcome, Smitty!

(Guys, he didn't say anything about it being a first handgun, etc. He wanted to know reasonable prices for one of that model & finish that's "pretty good looking.")

Smitty, it won't be nice to insult your friend with a lowball offer, so why don't you ask what he'd be willing to take for it. Then post a message to the Semi-auto forum that's titled something like "Nickel Colt Mk VI Commander for $nnn. Is that a fair price?"

Lots of TFLers search by keywords in the titles, and you want the Colt experts to weigh in.

If the pistol's in good shape and your friend's one you want to keep, you'll want expert opinions about it's value. This forum is where to find the experts -- just ask them! ;-)
 
:D im 32 now ,my first pistol was my dads highstandard supermatic .
my first adult pistol was a ruger black hawk 357.
i now have my chl and carry a springfield champion in 45 with a galco highride silioet.
but im stell new to all of it.
thanks for the info.this is a good friend i would like to keep ,maybe ill pass on the gun and keep the friend.
GOD BLESS
 
smitty; I had a "lightweight" SA Champion. Very nice pistol. Then you're familiar with 1911 type pistols...cool. Since you already have a 1911 type get somethin' different. :)
Blackhawk...:p Only workin' with the info that I had.
 
Just on a general note, I think it is really poor advice to tell someone a 1911 is not a good first semi-automatic.

You know, back in the first half of the 20th Century, it was a LOT of people's first semi-auto, and I suspect it probably still holds that title. There were not a lot of choices back then, remember.

Why would someone think the 1911 is not a good first semi auto?
 
lonegunman gave good advice on this one.
Just cause a 1911 isnt the best for everyone, doesnt mean it isnt for alot of folks.

To reiterate his question, Why wouldnt the 1911 be a good first semi-auto?
 
J. Parker, I wasnt trying to be nasty, sorry that I came across that way, but your advice seemed very dogmatic, and you didnt give any reason why not to go with a 1911 style auto.

I dont really have any specific advice on what someone else should carry, though. He needs to try a lot of guns out and see what fits him best, and what he shoots best.

I think just striking a gun off the list before checking it out kind of oversimplifies the matter.

Now on a personal note, and I admit this is opinion only, I think the 1911 is easier to learn than most DA/SA autos. It has simpler controls, and a consistent trigger pull from shot to shot. Most DA/SA autos have somewhat more complicated controls (eg, decocker in addition to safety), and take more time to get used to the DA/SA trigger pull.

Again, let me say I wasnt looking for a fight here, and I wasnt trying to offend you.
 
No prob, J.Parker...

but I am curious why you wouldnt recommend a 1911 to a newcomer. I am not trying to be argumentative here, I really just want to know why you wouldnt recommend one.
 
smitty

As you can see, your first question apparently touched a couple of strongly held opinions. First of all there is nothing wrong with having a semi-auto as your first handgun. Many experienced shooters will advise that a good revolver is esaier for a novice to learn and master and it usually is. However, this is not carved in stone.
The most important thing to learn is SAFE operation of your weapon. There is no substitute for good training.
You didn't say anything about your experience. It usually is a good idea to try a number of guns of different brands and types and calibers before you decide.
I want you to know that there is more firearms expertise on this forum than any that I have visited. It is unfortunate that your first entry received such enthusiastic responses without providing a clear answer.
 
:D thanks to all who replied.
our oppinions or what make us,us.
i started on my dads high standard, growing up he had a sales liscens, but only collected,this put me in contact with many different guns,he at one time had over 200.but sold off over the last 20 years.he did instel safety in my brother and myself.what skills in all aspects i have now is due to his loving gidance and a good belt.
i and my wife both own deer riffels ,and ive owned a few lesser cal. handguns.but i fell in love with my champion.

my grandfathers first hand gun was an auto that was about 1943 in germany and france.
i have enjoyed help on the 1911 forum and am looking forward to the same here.
as always GOD BLESS:D
 
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