Would you do the trade?

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Just looking for a quick consensus here. Someone has offered me a Colt Commander from 2011. Beautifully blued basic model. The trade would be my Glock 19 and Glock 30S for the Colt..

Thoughts?
 
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A no-brainer

The trade would be my Glock 19 and Glock 30S for the Colt..
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This is a no-brainer for me. Go for the Colt !!! I can think about more reasons why "I" would but want to keep this short. .... :rolleyes:

Be Safe !!!
 
Personally, I wouldn't give up two to get one unless you no longer shoot them. Maybe sell one and save up some cash and get the Colt outright. JMO
 
Used Colt Commander about $700. to $800. depending on where you live, condition and if anything comes with it. That's if it's stock and not messed with by a home gunsmith.

Those two Glocks together may be worth more than that though. Particularly with mags etc. $400. a piece as used guns? maybe a bit more?

So do some thinking. You can get a new Colt Commander for about $850. Have the fella throw in some extras. Holster? Ammo?

You're in NH so think NH prices.

tipoc
 
A used Commander in .45 ACP or 9mm, runs a bit under a grand on GunAmerica. Somewhat less on Gun Broker. A basic .45 Commander alone can be had for $700.
Bit under $600 for a Glock 19 with 3 mags and the box. The 30S runs about $550 with 3 mags. Glock mags run around $30 each.
So what the Colt comes with matters. Lot of insane prices on both mentioned auction sites, but mags run around $60 each.
Don't think I'd part with 2 for one myself.
 
Money wise I'm loosing a bit...and since the basic Commander won't do it for me as is I'll want to have the slide milled for Novak sights, a beavertail fitted, the front strap checkered....

I'm starting to talk myself out of it...
 
My apologies

Just looking for a quick consensus here.
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Well I feel that I was too quick on the draw on my previous reply. Missed the part of the two for one. Even though I personally don't care for Glocks, I would take more time to measure this deal. If you want to Colt then I'd make a single trade and cash to boot. ...... :confused:

My apologies and;
Be Safe !!!
 
I would take the time to sell the Glocks then buy a new Colt if I really wanted one. I don't know about your area, but in my area the two used Glocks would sell for more than a new Colt Commander sells for.
 
I say do it.

A new colt commander blued is about $900, used worth about $700

A new Glock 19 is what, $500, used about $350, the 30s probably about the same.

The values are pretty equal i think, if you want the colt go for it. I think a good 1911 is superior anyways
 
The values are probably equal or within the ballpark. Condition will matter more anything. If the Colt is beat up and the Glocks are like new I'd pass.
 
I would not do it. Nothing wrong with the Colt, but those two Glocks are really great guns. Save money, buy the Colt and keep the Glocks.
 
Why end up in a deficit? Hahahaha. Additionally, the Glocks are a known entity for reliability.

I have a Colt 1911 but it has been an upgraded version by Mars Armament (Mars Armament T.H.U.G.). I don't care for factory 1911s unless the factory is Ed Brown, Wilson, STI, Nighthawk or Carolina Arms. If it is a standard Colt, you'll need some work so in the long run. So you'll have to put in more money and time into it, versus a Glock which really only needs an upgraded trigger and Tritium sights to be excellent.


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I'd trade two GLocks for a Colt, just to be rid of the GLocks! :D

It appears you will be better off $ wise if you sell the two outright, then buy the Colt. However, that will take more time than just doing a trade.

Money is important, but its not THE most important thing in life, to me, your opinion maybe different.
 
Without knowing much about the condition of the guns involved in the proposed trade it's hard to have a firm opinion. We also know nothing about what, if any, extras come with the guns. Those things make a difference.

If you want a Colt Commander I suggest just getting one and keeping the Glocks (or letting the 30s fade away).

I do have to disagree with something someone said earlier. The Colt Commander is a very good buy. There is no need to get a high end 1911 if you're looking for reliability. The Colt will provide that.

tipoc
 
I'd say bad deal. you could sell your two glocks and buy a new and better colt. Also history shows that glock 19 are highly desirable and generally do not depreciate
 
Just looking for a quick consensus here. Someone has offered me a Colt Commander from 2011. Beautifully blued basic model. The trade would be my Glock 19 and Glock 30S for the Colt..

Thoughts?
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Both guns? Probably not.
 
and since the basic Commander won't do it for me as is I'll want to have the slide milled for Novak sights, a beavertail fitted, the front strap checkered....
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And how much MORE will that cost? And then you'd be without the Glocks AND the Colt while this is being done.
 
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