Nice prices. I prefer to shop at local LGSs and pay a few more bucks. Plus I get to look at what I buy. Also when you shop xyz.1234 on line you miss walking into an LGS and seeing a lightly used X for half the price of a new one or a used Y that is half of what you can find it for on any intergoogle.

 

I believe most of us would like to touch and feel before purchase at the LGS. The added cost is typically something you can get close on after some negotiation but the unfortunate part is that colts are not always stocked.

I am in a populated area and there is a lack of colts to choose from to say the least.

 

I know I am lucky with a number of nice gun stores down here. I guess you buy via the best channel.

 

Like many people I always have to order my Colts online since the only ones anyone stocks around here are the basic 1991 models (which are normally overpriced to boot). I got lucky with my last online purchase but I sympathize with those who are a bit squeamish about buying sight unseen.

 

Light weight Government model at Bud's. They accepted my offer of 835 bucks which seems like a good deal to me.
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_141/products_id/62244/Colt+O1880XSE+XSE+Series+8%2B1+45ACP+5%22

 

That's a smoking deal! Pun intended. I paid $1050 + tax at my LGS about a year and a half ago or so. You will love it, initially I was skeptical on the LW as I wanted the all Steel blued XSE but it was gone by the time I got back after selling a gun to fund it. I can't tell any difference in recoil and the LW is great. Very accurate too. Have fun shooting it!

 

No issues buying sight unseen. If it doesn't meet expectations send it back.

A few bucks is easily $100 plus per deal. If that is chump change to you, well money isn't an issue then.

 

Exactly, and usually significantly more than that, LGS near me is already $150 to $200 higher than Buds for example, then after an 8% or so local tax in my area I'm spending easily $200 to $250+ over what I could have got it for online. Recently they wanted $950 for an 04691 Commander, they said they would go $900 on it but I still had the tax. I decided to wait and got one from Buds with make an offer for $758, w/free shipping just had to pay $25 for transfer. That was around last Christmas and others have gotten even better deals. I have bought several guns through my LGS though spent probably $2k there in the last 3 years or so and I go there to buy accessories as I do like having an LGS nearby, but you're right it's not chump change to me either.

 

I ordered a xse from Bud's for 865 with free shipping. They have the "make offer" on it now so so you might be able to get it a little cheaper.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/..._info.php/cPath/21_1171/products_id/36100/Colt+O1980XSE+XSE+Series+8+1+45ACP+5"

 

Colt O1991Z M1991 A1 Custom Pistol .45 ACP for $788.35 shipped:

http://www.tombstonetactical.com/ca...tical.com/catalog/colt/o1991z-m1991-a1-custom-pistol-45-acp-5in-8rd-matte-blue/

 

here is another 1991Z $719 + $15 shipping. I really like the one I got from them.
http://www.gunsamerica.com/92292342...1991Z-Blue-Steel-5-inch-Bakelite-Brown-Lanyard-NIB-45-Automatic-1911-O1991Z.htm

Those two pistols look completely different. One has machined flats and the new rollmark while the other one is all matte with the ORM.

 

I'm in the same boat. The LGS charges more for a government model than I paid for a GCNM at Buds. They still get my reloading component business but I won't pay the over MSRP they charge for a Colt.

 

here is another 1991Z $719 + $15 shipping. I really like the one I got from them.
http://www.gunsamerica.com/92292342...1991Z-Blue-Steel-5-inch-Bakelite-Brown-Lanyard-NIB-45-Automatic-1911-O1991Z.htm

 

Hmm a "Horton Special". That's pretty cool! I thought only TALO had special Colt's.

 

I just go to Buds or Impact Guns...

 

Stainless 01991 .45 for $699 + $14.74 shipping:
http://www.cdnnsports.com/email-specials/colt-1991-a1-45acp.html#.VYS23vlVhBd

 

https://www.impactguns.com/colt-1991-govt-45-5in-blue-o1991-098289011176.aspx

 

Great prices man! I really like that old school looking Government model.

 

https://www.impactguns.com/colt-1991-commander-45-425in-matte-o4691-098289011343.aspx

 

Supposedly, Bud's is accepting $1035 shipped offers for the Wiley Clapp 4.25" TALO:

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...fo.php/cPath/21_141/products_id/411553260/COLT+1911+WILEY+CLAPP+COMMANDER+45ACP

 

How about used Colts? Enhanced SS very good condition $450 shipped.

 

Colt SS 38 Super Government for $770 shipped (make an offer) at Bud's Guns:

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...Colt+Handguns/Colt 9 + 1 Round 38 Super Government w/5/quot; Barrel / Stainless

 

Personally after the first 8 -10 1911's I started having no issues with buying sight unseen.

Most of my acquisstions have been used, but have no issues with new ones online. I will definately buy from a LGS is they have it and we are not talking a large difference as I do like to support them, and there is something special about immediate gratification

 

I was just now browsing Bud's Colt selection and I didn't see a single pistol with the "Make offer" option listed anymore.

A lot of the models are out of stock now.

 

Noticed the same thing looking for a SCG

 

Colt 1070 RG for $831.55 shipped at Kentucky Gun Co:
http://www.kygunco.com/mobile/products.cfm/id/51331/name/colt-handguns

 

The blued 70 series are back in stock at multiple dealers with many right at $800

http://www.anacortesgunshop.com/colt-clt-govt-45acp-series-70-blue
https://www.802traders.com/product-p/z-g01970a1cs.htm
http://www.kygunco.com/Colt-Series-70-Government-45ACP-5BBL--51338
http://grabagun.com/colt-series-70-govt-45acp-blue.html

 

Colt O1070ACS

Colt O1070ACS
Blue Series 70 short trigger arched main spring housing.
$837 at Bud's

 

Back in stock - Colt 1911 Rail Gun (O1980RG) for $1055 shipped from Arms Unlimited:
https://www.armsunlimited.com/Colt-1...-p/o1980rg.htm

 

Wiley Clapp Govt. model O1911WC $999 + $35SH
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=499139286

This guy has a boatload of them, this is a revolving 24hr auction. I pick mine up tomorrow.

 

Nice find! Best deal I've seen for the Gov't model. Sheesh I only paid $100 more for my XSE 6 months ago!

 

"Lock this thread!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" My wallet screamed.

 

I will have to second this request!!!

 

Wow, I don't even need another one but I'm tempted, I can't imagine the price staying this low for long.

A year from now when they are back to $1000, I'll say, gee I shoulda bought that...

 

The calm before the storm.