[mdwpm]

FYI - I spotted a Colt WWII repro at a gunshow today. Looked very nice, asking price was $599. But I was on the prowl for a XSE Stainless and I let it go. Was tempting though.

Did see one new XSE for $749 plus tax. Passed on it also, thinking it will be there next month if I want it. I think the XSE is the Colt I want.

Jim

 

[dsk]

$599 was an excellent price for that repro. Had they retailed for that when new Colt would've sold a lot more of 'em.

 

[mdwpm]

dsk, I thought it was a very good price also. I had $$ in my pocket and it took a lot of discipline to stay on target for that XSE.

Being 28-year Army vet (an MP at that) it was especially tempting because I use to carry the 1911A1 for duty. But I obtained a Remington Rand two years ago which sorta scratched that itch -- but it ain't a Colt!

Jim

 

[Wolfgang]

I sure hope that wasn't in Roanoke this weekend at the show I DIDN"T go to.

I'd have been on that like a chicken on a junebug!


Any idea who the dealer was? I'll go take a look. (At least call about it)

 

[dsk]

Also look at it this way. The Remington Rand may not be a Colt, but it's still the real deal.

 

[mdwpm]

Wolfgang,

No it wasn't Roanoke, it was Dale City. Didn't get the name of the dealer - sorry just wasn't paying attention. The show stops by once a month, if by chance I see it again (slim possibility I suppose) I'll get the information for you.

Jim

 

[.44 Special]

There is also a WWII Repro on the S&W forum, classified section for $675. Fired around 50 times.

 

[Wolfgang]

Jim, that would be wonderful.