1911 Question

[kaforgey]

I have a quick question. Today I was offered a Taurus pt1911 (basic blued with out the rail) with box, paper work, and 2 factory mags. The guy wants $450 cash for it. Its in good condition. 90-95%. What would you do?

 

[Hondo]

Never owned a Taurus 1911..I do own 5 other 1911's....from what I have read I would spend the same amount of money and buy a RIA or SA GI model.

 

[Bounty Hunter]

I bought one six months ago and so far I love it. I know people talk trash about them sometimes, but so far mine has been flawless.
My local shop has the blued ones for $499.00-$520.00. He sells tons of them. I bought mine used ,a duo tone finish.It was basically new, had no scratches of any kind inside or out.

 

[MilitaryArms]

$450 is a bit salty for me on a used one. I would offer him $425.

But for the money, they are good pistols... and I'm not fan of Taurus firearms, but their 1911's seem to be pretty solid.

 

[Grux]

Tell him we are still in a recession. $350.

 

[kaforgey]

Thanks guys for the feedback. I did as Grux said and am waiting for a reply.

 

[Airborne33]

Ask why he's selling it... If he says he needs the money, then you have the commodity and can use that to your advantage. Even at 450 I think it's a good deal, definately try to sweeten it though. I own that same pistol. Love it. Zero malfuntions so far.

 

[Grux]

Thanks guys for the feedback. I did as Grux said and am waiting for a reply.

He may think you are lowballing him. It will at least give the two of you a good starting point so you can both come to a price you can agree on.

 

[WIZZO499]

Take that money and go buy an RIA Tactical.

 

[revolvers&w]

Looks to be abour $150 less than the lowest new price around here,
Might be a deal

 

[hunt4fun]

I paid $425 for a used (looks brand new) Taurus 1911 with a rail a few months ago.