For those that have not seen my other posts I will provide a bit of background.
I carried an LC9 and a S&W 442 as a bug. Liked the LC9, loved and still love the 442. I have been interested in the 1911 platform for many reasons, nostalgia, function, beauty, options, caliber etc, etc. I let my wife know I wanted one and was going to be spending a fair chunk of change to get one, IF she did not get one for me. My birthday was last month and I did not receive a 1911. I am limited in options for a variety of reasons the least of which is the dumb CA DOJ list of approved handguns. As this would be for carry purposes I also knew I did not want a full length (5") barrel. I looked in the RIA line as they are less expensive and readily available. I looked into the Kimbers as Bass Pro had a bunch in the counter. I looked up the Springfield loaded, the Ruger varieties and finally through the convincing and help of a few fine folks on here decided that of what I could get I would go for the Colt Commander XSE, 4.25" barrel.
I was at Bass filling out paperwork on a Marlin 336W that I was purchasing and looking through the add noticed an LC9 with a laser for $399. I mentioned that I had one without the laser and the gentleman helping me said "We can not keep them on the shelves, we are turning away people constantly". Moments after this a guy asks another employee about the LC9, he responded in kind and the guy started to walk off. Talk about divine intervention! I introduced myself, gave the guy my card and said " I have an LC9 for sale if you are interested. I decided that after a trip to the range and shooting a variety of friends' guns I was going to replace the LC9. Didn't really consider selling it, but knew I wanted to replace it as my main carry piece. So long story longer, I sold the guy my LC9, 2 extra mags (3 total) a Crossbreed supertuck, and a box of 124 gr gold sabers for $400 :wave:. Both of us happy. SO with $400 in my pocket and going towards my Colt I called a place in PA today and bought it. Should be at my FFL Friday (ish):danceban: Then 10 days later I will be able to bring it home. I will post the pics when I get it, and will attempt to snap a few when at my FFL.
Thanks to all for helping in my decision. Glockmann, GeorgiaDawg! JD and OD (indirectly, reading all your posts and wisdom). Only concern is that it will take a while, I assume, to get it listed on my permit. Now I need a holster. I carry IWB and I doubt it will take as long as the wait for a Milt Sparks, but any other suggestions on that subject would be welcomed. Also any suggestions for grips and all the other fancy things that you personally like that may enhance it for carrying purposes.
I carried an LC9 and a S&W 442 as a bug. Liked the LC9, loved and still love the 442. I have been interested in the 1911 platform for many reasons, nostalgia, function, beauty, options, caliber etc, etc. I let my wife know I wanted one and was going to be spending a fair chunk of change to get one, IF she did not get one for me. My birthday was last month and I did not receive a 1911. I am limited in options for a variety of reasons the least of which is the dumb CA DOJ list of approved handguns. As this would be for carry purposes I also knew I did not want a full length (5") barrel. I looked in the RIA line as they are less expensive and readily available. I looked into the Kimbers as Bass Pro had a bunch in the counter. I looked up the Springfield loaded, the Ruger varieties and finally through the convincing and help of a few fine folks on here decided that of what I could get I would go for the Colt Commander XSE, 4.25" barrel.
I was at Bass filling out paperwork on a Marlin 336W that I was purchasing and looking through the add noticed an LC9 with a laser for $399. I mentioned that I had one without the laser and the gentleman helping me said "We can not keep them on the shelves, we are turning away people constantly". Moments after this a guy asks another employee about the LC9, he responded in kind and the guy started to walk off. Talk about divine intervention! I introduced myself, gave the guy my card and said " I have an LC9 for sale if you are interested. I decided that after a trip to the range and shooting a variety of friends' guns I was going to replace the LC9. Didn't really consider selling it, but knew I wanted to replace it as my main carry piece. So long story longer, I sold the guy my LC9, 2 extra mags (3 total) a Crossbreed supertuck, and a box of 124 gr gold sabers for $400 :wave:. Both of us happy. SO with $400 in my pocket and going towards my Colt I called a place in PA today and bought it. Should be at my FFL Friday (ish):danceban: Then 10 days later I will be able to bring it home. I will post the pics when I get it, and will attempt to snap a few when at my FFL.
Thanks to all for helping in my decision. Glockmann, GeorgiaDawg! JD and OD (indirectly, reading all your posts and wisdom). Only concern is that it will take a while, I assume, to get it listed on my permit. Now I need a holster. I carry IWB and I doubt it will take as long as the wait for a Milt Sparks, but any other suggestions on that subject would be welcomed. Also any suggestions for grips and all the other fancy things that you personally like that may enhance it for carrying purposes.