If you where in my shoes!

[jgreiner]

Yesterday was my birthday, and yes turning 40 gets better year after year.My wife and children presented me with $1200. So i am now looking for a new addition to my collection. I'm a big Springfield fan so i already have the XDs and XD in .40 and .45, so i'm looking for something a little diffrent. Want to keep it around $1200 but no more then $1500. So if you were in my shoes, what would you buy?

Well, since I ALREADY have my dream 1911 (S&W 1911sc bobtail), I would probably opted for the S&W 686 plus 3" Talo.

 

[Hookeye]

I have a 1911 and a .357, so I'd get a Smith 629-3 (or older). Currently do not have a .44 mag.............after years of several, I feel a bit lost without one

 

[Chr15topher]

If I had an extra $1,200... I'm thinking H&K 45c.

Edit: I just read that you don't own a 1911 yet. I think everyone should own atleast one 1911. You can find plenty Kimber 1911's in your price range.

 

[09hemi]

You can pick one of these up for around $1200. I have one and love it! Product: Model SW1911SC<br>E-Series™ - Round Butt, Scandium Frame

^^^^this for sure!!!!

 

[Midskier]

like some already said you need to go with a 40 on your 40th and 45 on your 45th like I did but really buy something cheap because you'll need the cash for your copay @ the dr - all your $#@! starts falling apart @ 40 like it or not - don't resist it just happens

 

[nkdninjafrog]

sig 220 Elite dark TB. doesnt get much sexier than that

 

[Freedom4all]

Keep it in the family get a 1911A1

 

[terrythegamer]

I'd definitely recommend getting a 1911 I have a cheap browning hi power knock of but if i had the money a nice new 1911 would be my first choice.

 

[vaughn]

Kimber 1911

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Read my lips:

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[Speedgelb986S]

I'd buy this:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns_pistols_and_revolvers/277062-wwi_colt_1911_with_original_military_holster.html

 

[SkullDaddy.45]

^^^awsome^^^

 

[Steve B]

Let's see, with today's market for that you could get:
3 boxes of 22LR or
2 P-Mags or
1 AR-15 lower
Personally I would get stock in an ammo company (best deal)

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

I'm thinking, since you're a Springfield fan, an EMP. the suggestion to put some of your own money with it and buy a M1A was pretty good, too. I've also read several suggestions to buy a Sig, and several 1911 suggestions. How bout a Sig 1911? That and a couple of mags oughta eat up your budget. I WOULD try to keep enough out for a good bottle of scotch, though. A fella really needs to be able to pour a couple of fingers over the rocks and just sit back and contemplate once in a while. Ahhhhh...