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Springfield 1911
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101combatvet
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No!
Yes. I recently paid $2800 and another fellow paid $2200 for used Springfield-Armory Professional models. $2500 is right in the middle of those prices.
The rest depends on the specific Springfield Professional and how badly both buyer and seller can settle on a price.
7/12/22 Edited to add S-A's webpage for subject 1911 w/$3539 msrp:
https://www.springfield-armory.com/...om-handguns/1911-professional-45-acp-handgun/
The rest depends on the specific Springfield Professional and how badly both buyer and seller can settle on a price.
7/12/22 Edited to add S-A's webpage for subject 1911 w/$3539 msrp:
https://www.springfield-armory.com/...om-handguns/1911-professional-45-acp-handgun/
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Aguila Blanca
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Pardon my ignorance but what's a "CRG" serial number, and why might that possibly make a USED Springfield be worth more than any number of better guns new?
Definitely not a good deal. Many choices of hi end 1911s for that kind of money. I’m into S&W P&R revolvers and do a good bit of swapping. I get many irate guys trying to trade Hi end 1911s against S&Ws. The reason? They can’t get out from under what they paid and think they can trade them against something that much easier to turn into cash. I was born a night, but it wasn’t last night.
Well, if you want it, and the 'CRG' 1 to 1.5 inch accuracy is important to you, then get the thing and don't listen or even read the rest of the post. Who ever passed on saying 'Boy, I wish I would've saved more money!' (I know, someone, somewhere did say this but I'm just saying...)
That said, I got the 1911 I've always had an affinity toward, the Springfield Armory 1911 Range Officer for a smidge over $600 a few years ago.
If I had unlimited funds I'd go after a Les Baer for about the same, $2500 price as the one you're looking at but that's just one guy's opinion and your gun is undoubtedly every bit as good as the Les Baer offering. We all have our quirks and desires.
Remember, life is short.
Good luck
That said, I got the 1911 I've always had an affinity toward, the Springfield Armory 1911 Range Officer for a smidge over $600 a few years ago.
If I had unlimited funds I'd go after a Les Baer for about the same, $2500 price as the one you're looking at but that's just one guy's opinion and your gun is undoubtedly every bit as good as the Les Baer offering. We all have our quirks and desires.
Remember, life is short.
Good luck
DubC-Hicks
New member
The Sig Scorpion, while an OK gun, isn't worth being a consideration if you're looking at this price range. In the sub-$2000 range, the DW Valor, DW Specialist, and Springfield TRP are IMO the best options.
Shane Tuttle
Staff
Good call on putting it on hold. I'm an admitted Springfield fanatic and I'm saying that price is a bit harsh to accept. I understand they might be $4k new. But if I'm in the $2500-$4000 price range, DubC-Hicks' assessment is solid. I would go with the TRP or DW line. Better yet, Les Baer, Wilson Combat, or Ed Brown.
FairWarning
New member
Like the costs of houses and ammo, the costs of "specialty" prestige guns will correct themselves soon enough....
Used
I have a Springfield 1911 “Loaded” model. A very nice pistol. I shoot it a lot. It was my backup Bullseye gun when I was shooting matches. It was $500 some years ago now.(Used)
About accuracy as a criteria. Guaranteed X-ring groups are nice. Very nice. How important that is is subject for discussion. If you are going to shoot Bullseye matches, then 1.6 inch groups are expected. If you are not going to be shooting at 50 yard targets….then not so much.
I have a Springfield 1911 “Loaded” model. A very nice pistol. I shoot it a lot. It was my backup Bullseye gun when I was shooting matches. It was $500 some years ago now.(Used)
About accuracy as a criteria. Guaranteed X-ring groups are nice. Very nice. How important that is is subject for discussion. If you are going to shoot Bullseye matches, then 1.6 inch groups are expected. If you are not going to be shooting at 50 yard targets….then not so much.
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While I understand the appeal of buying the same gear the "pros" use, that is just stupid expensive for a 1911, IMO, and I'm glad you asked before laying down that kind of money. Dan Wesson (CZ) offers some outstanding 1911s if you want an out-of-the-box accurate pistol. And, as someone else pointed out, Les Baer 1911s are way too expensive but you can get a really nice one for that price. I see a lot of 1911s come through my shop, and I would look for a Dan Wesson if I were in your shoes (I'm not, I already have too many 1911s, including a Les Baer Thunder Ranch among others).