Please tell me what you think

[Swar]

Hi, i am about to buy this 1911 , i am in argentina , do you think is a good one ?

 

[Swar]

It would be my first 1911 , i am between that and a tanfoglio witness 1911 new , there is a chance of a new SA but i dont like the matte look

 

[Belt Fed]

It would depend on how much they want for it, it does look well used.

 

[Belt Fed]

Also welcome to the site

 

[Swar]

They want 1500

 

[Swar]

Thanks , i really like 1911 guns maybe i should start with a new one ? And then go from
There ?

 

[Belt Fed]

I don't know what prices are where you live but here that is way to high in my opinion.

 

[Swar]

yes i know here is everything expensive , like a new tanfoglio witness would be 1100, the SA mil spec new is 1600 for giving you references

 

[Swar]

I want one that would work well and is as close as original 1911 as possible

 

[Swar]

My problem with the new springfield is the finish is matte, dont know if it could be changed

 

[mikep]

Is that $1500 US?
What’s the cost of a new SA milspec 1911 where you are?

Edit: just saw that new is $1600. If it were me, i’d buy new.
If this is your first 1911 you may want to look at something less expensive. Tisas, Rock Island are pretty good for the money. If you really like the platform you can always upgrade.

 

[Belt Fed]

yes i know here is everything expensive , like a new tanfoglio witness would be 1100, the SA mil spec new is 1600 for giving you references

WOW, I bought this mil spec brand new for under 600.

 

[Swar]

Yes that Is new , dont Even tell
Me, we are so jealous of us prices in cars also..
I was there recently and wish i could bought there

Yes , so what would you do?? Considering our prices are like this ?

Used colts 1911 can be found for 1800 2000 usd

 

[Swar]

That one looks insane, really nice gun

 

[Swar]

Imagine we only have one gun company here , i am sure you have not Heard of , bersa

 

[Belt Fed]

i am sure you have not Heard of , bersa

I own three or four bersa's

 

[Belt Fed]

just saw that new is $1600. If it were me, i’d buy new.

Yep, for a 100 bucks more it's worth it.

 

[Swar]

Nice so you line the quality , i was last week in the factory as i know the owner

So your opinión on 1911?? Any advice?

 

[Swar]

Ok, and there is any way to change the matte look of new SA?

 

[Belt Fed]

@mikep gave you the best advice, spend the extra 100 and buy new.