Used 1911 price question for a buyer

[Double T]

I have found THE 1911 ive been looking for...in unfired condition (1year old) with an idiot mark/new guy scratch. What % would you drop off the cost on an offer...if say asking price is 500 bucks from a dealer?

If you dont feel comfortable posting this, pm is open

Thanks,
TT

 

[Dog1]

What brand? That makes all the difference.

 

[Double T]

Its a metro arms commander in hard chrome. Fit and finish is awesome. Function checked fine.

 

[bluewraith]

I think I paid $425 for my Para-Ord GI Expert used, with box, paperwork, 2 magazines and fobus holster. It had some holster wear, but was shot very little. So litle in fact, that the coating hadn't even been worn off the feed ramp. I fixed that in short order though.

 

[melensdad]

Its a metro arms commander in hard chrome. Fit and finish is awesome. Function checked fine.

I would never buy a Metro Arms 1911. Not ever. Its one of only a few 1911 brands that I would bypass 100% of the time.

 

[Double T]

To each their own

 

[bud1976]

Although not the best brand it should function fine if the fit is good, it is still a 1911.

 

[Dog1]

Its a metro arms commander in hard chrome. Fit and finish is awesome. Function checked fine.

Never heard of them, sorry cannot help.

 

[Double T]

Its also known as american classic. Imported by eagle imports. Sold with bersas. Made in the philipines.

Guys asking 499. Gonna offer 425 though i expect him to say no or bump to 450. It not a deep gouge, so i may be able to make him drop it as in the future i may have to have it refinished...better to start lower than what you look to pay right?

 

[ghitch75]

you can get the same thing brand new from here for less....i would bet there made by Armscor.....

Centerfire Systems - 1911

 

[hemicharger]

I would never buy a Metro Arms 1911. Not ever. Its one of only a few 1911 brands that I would bypass 100% of the time.

To each their own

Instead of getting defensive about your choice I would take the advice of the experienced, seasoned and knowledgeable gun owners on this board. Some of these guys have been here, done that, and are just trying to help you out so you dont buy a dog turd.

 

[Dirc]

Instead of getting defensive about your choice I would take the advice of the experienced, seasoned and knowledgeable gun owners on this board. Some of these guys have been here, done that, and are just trying to help you out so you dont buy a dog turd.

Defensive? He said "To each their own". Even threw a smiley on there. That's about as non-defensive as you can get. "____ you, I didn't ask for recommendations" is defensive. Dude found THE gun he's looking for and is asking about pricing. He politely declined advice contrary to the brand, and is clearly set on it so quit hammering him with your opinion on his choice of models.

 

[Double T]

you can get the same thing brand new from here for less....i would bet there made by Armscor.....

Centerfire Systems - 1911

RIA/Armscorps and Metro Arms are two different companies in 2 different plants. The significant difference is a forged frame-slide vs cast. Both use MIM internals (which I will use until they fail after a detail strip)

I've checked out cfs and am trying to stay local.


For whomever said they'd stay away...why wont you own one? The brand? The rollmark? Are the parts out of spec? I really don't like just hearing "buyer beware" with no supportive info?

I've debated on this or an RIA gov't. This far surpasses the RIA in fit and finish. Also has novak cuts on the slide which i dont need to have milled. While the RIA may be cheaper, the MA is a better value as the fit/finish are better and its fitted with all the accoutrement that I would have done. And its a 4.25 barrel with a bushing (dont like bushingless...just the looks)

I am not, nor have I ever meant to be disrespectful, just trying to find out why you wouldnt have one?

 

[Dog1]

Honestly, for that money, I would get a used Springfield.

 

[686 Shooter]

Its also known as american classic. Imported by eagle imports. Sold with bersas. Made in the philipines.

Guys asking 499. Gonna offer 425 though i expect him to say no or bump to 450. It not a deep gouge, so i may be able to make him drop it as in the future i may have to have it refinished...better to start lower than what you look to pay right?

I would say 75 off might be a stretch, get the dealer to move as much as possible and if you are happy with the final price, go for it. If you are seriously considering having the gun refinished, I would stay away from it and buy a new one, refinshing is not cheap. If the gun is going to be a shooter, then a mark won't have any effect on performance.

 

[Double T]

Yeah. I dont want to get it refinished. Just dont want to pay sticker price

It's been there a bit, and people havent bought it because of the scratch Im thinking. 450 is what I look at paying. I will probly just offer 450 as its 10% and he told me he took it on trade...so he should still be making money.

 

[686 Shooter]

10% would be good, if you are happy and the dealers says ok, it's a good deal.

 

[ultraspec]

Have you checked glock talks' 1911 subforum and asked about the brand there?


They have some of the most knowledgeable people in regards to 1911's and different brands around.

Personally for that money you may want to look at a used Springfield or something like that. Either way good luck and I hope you get what you want.

 

[forthehousew]

this is the year to but a 1911, I try to stay with the better known names but as long as the frame and slide are good you can replace almost all the other parts yourself if needed. Might check with a gunsmith to see what they say.

 

[Double T]

I'm buying tomorrow more than likely. Spoke with 3 other dealers and 2 said no issues or warranty returns in 2 years.

Thanks for all the input! I looked at a few on gumbrokerblisted NIB, and 1 also had a similar light scratch...perhaps during final assembly. Hard to pass it up. Haven't heard of any majpr issues, besides a mag catch issue. I'm trashing the magazine more than likely anway.