Charles Daly 1911 question

tanksoldier · March 23rd, 2006, 10:41 PM

Was in a coin shop that also recently started selling guns.

Way down in the bottom of one case was a Charles Daly 1911 with what I believe were ivory grips... they were starting to yellow a bit. They wanted $450.

Since I was with the wife, and haven't planned to buy a 1911 for a while, I didn't really look at it... didn't even have them get it out of the case... and naturally didn't get a date off of it.

As I was walking away, it started to itch at the back of my mind. I wondered if they, being new to gun sales, knew what they have... if indeed they have anything at all.

I'm going back to look at it tomorrow. Besides a date, what should I look for?

I went to the Charles Daly website and read up on the history of the company a bit, but found nothing much about previous products.

Bud White · March 23rd, 2006, 10:48 PM

CD 1911 are nothing special and 450 is way to high try 300 brand new at most

QKShooter · March 23rd, 2006, 11:42 PM

I personally would not buy one at all.
cheap all cast 1911
save your money a little while longer and buy something better

just my opinion.

OldDawg · March 23rd, 2006, 11:59 PM

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! not the super duper rare brazilian made charles daly....

In reality like the rest said .. Its a 300.00 gun on a good day, If the grips are real Ivory .. they be worth more then the pistol..

You did good to walk away.

CLASS3NH · March 24th, 2006, 12:06 AM

Stay away from it...........Those guns are usually junk........
They've attempted to play up to theKimbers. The Pointman is a pretty decent gun but I'd find something else other than the Daly ..........save a few more bucks and buy a Springer, or similar

.45acp · March 24th, 2006, 07:30 AM

WOW!
Cheapest CD I've seen is about 525 and that's cheap for a .45 1911.
I'd buy a new one in a heartbeat for 300, just as a bang around gun.
I haven't even seen any used .45 acp for 300. Wish I could find some, especially a used .45 1911 for 300, if it were dependable I wouldn't care about bumps, scrathes etc.

PLEASE Tell me where?????

Bud White · March 24th, 2006, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by .45acp

WOW!
Cheapest CD I've seen is about 525 and that's cheap for a .45 1911.
I'd buy a new one in a heartbeat for 300, just as a bang around gun.
I haven't even seen any used .45 acp for 300. Wish I could find some, especially a used .45 1911 for 300, if it were dependable I wouldn't care about bumps, scrathes etc.

PLEASE Tell me where?????

Try the gunshows thats where i see them at for those prices.. the RIA are around the same price or cheaper think i paid 295 for my RIA 38 super its been a great gun

rocky · March 24th, 2006, 08:21 AM

they had em at Gander Mtn. around here for just over $300 NIB.

QKShooter · March 24th, 2006, 08:41 AM

I Love This Review (as follows) Of The Chas Daly:
Make: Charles Daly Model: 1911 Action: Single Action Caliber: .45 ACP
Rating: *
Review: "I WENT TO THE RANGE WITH MY NEW 1911 CHARLES DALY, AND THE PEOPLE AT THE RANGE STARTED LAUGHING AT ME.
THEY BEAT ME DOWN TO THE FLOOR, AND MADE ME RUN AROUND RANGE FIRING 22 RIFLE LONGS AT MY BACK.
THEN THEY THREW MY GUN AT ME, AND SAID TAKE THAT JUNK OUT OF HERE BOY."

That about sums it all up.
Seriously, Here is handgunreview page of the Chas Daly 1911 Pistol by folks that actually bought one.
Click Right Here To Go There.

dr_cmg · March 24th, 2006, 11:56 AM

I have seen RIA 1911s at gun shows in Alabama for $339. You don't have to go to a gun show though. They were on the table of Tactical Supply in Montgomery. 866-850-0561
http://www.tacticalsupply.net/

I have no relationship with Tactical Supply. I have bought two guns at very good prices from them.

March 23rd, 2006, 10:41 PM	#1
tanksoldier Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,130	Charles Daly 1911 question Was in a coin shop that also recently started selling guns. Way down in the bottom of one case was a Charles Daly 1911 with what I believe were ivory grips... they were starting to yellow a bit. They wanted $450. Since I was with the wife, and haven't planned to buy a 1911 for a while, I didn't really look at it... didn't even have them get it out of the case... and naturally didn't get a date off of it. As I was walking away, it started to itch at the back of my mind. I wondered if they, being new to gun sales, knew what they have... if indeed they have anything at all. I'm going back to look at it tomorrow. Besides a date, what should I look for? I went to the Charles Daly website and read up on the history of the company a bit, but found nothing much about previous products. __________________ "I am a Soldier. I fight where I am told, and I win where I fight." GEN George S. Patton, Jr. "Drive fast and eat cheese!"

March 23rd, 2006, 11:42 PM	#3
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 19,788	Charles Daly I personally would not buy one at all. cheap all cast 1911 save your money a little while longer and buy something better just my opinion.

March 23rd, 2006, 11:59 PM	#4
OldDawg Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 70	NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! not the super duper rare brazilian made charles daly.... In reality like the rest said .. Its a 300.00 gun on a good day, If the grips are real Ivory .. they be worth more then the pistol.. You did good to walk away. __________________ Stupidity cannot be cured with money, or through education, or by legislation. Stupidity is not a sin, the victim can't help being stupid. But stupidity is the only universal capital crime; the sentence is death, there is no appeal and execution is carried out automatically and without pity.

March 24th, 2006, 12:06 AM	#5
CLASS3NH VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern New Hampshire Posts: 2,565	Stay away from it...........Those guns are usually junk........ They've attempted to play up to theKimbers. The Pointman is a pretty decent gun but I'd find something else other than the Daly ..........save a few more bucks and buy a Springer, or similar __________________ Why Waltz when you can Rock-N-Roll

March 24th, 2006, 08:21 AM	#8
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 11,624	they had em at Gander Mtn. around here for just over $300 NIB. __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson Nemo Me Impune Lacesset Link to my kydex builds:http://rocknloadkydex.blogspot.com/

March 23rd, 2006, 10:48 PM	#2
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 17,476	CD 1911 are nothing special and 450 is way to high try 300 brand new at most

March 24th, 2006, 07:30 AM	#6
.45acp Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 564	WOW! Cheapest CD I've seen is about 525 and that's cheap for a .45 1911. I'd buy a new one in a heartbeat for 300, just as a bang around gun. I haven't even seen any used .45 acp for 300. Wish I could find some, especially a used .45 1911 for 300, if it were dependable I wouldn't care about bumps, scrathes etc. PLEASE Tell me where?????

March 24th, 2006, 08:41 AM	#9
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 19,788	Funny I Love This Review (as follows) Of The Chas Daly: Make: Charles Daly Model: 1911 Action: Single Action Caliber: .45 ACP Rating: * Review: "I WENT TO THE RANGE WITH MY NEW 1911 CHARLES DALY, AND THE PEOPLE AT THE RANGE STARTED LAUGHING AT ME. THEY BEAT ME DOWN TO THE FLOOR, AND MADE ME RUN AROUND RANGE FIRING 22 RIFLE LONGS AT MY BACK. THEN THEY THREW MY GUN AT ME, AND SAID TAKE THAT JUNK OUT OF HERE BOY." That about sums it all up. Seriously, Here is handgunreview page of the Chas Daly 1911 Pistol by folks that actually bought one. Click Right Here To Go There.

March 24th, 2006, 11:56 AM	#10
dr_cmg Lead Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 7,555	I have seen RIA 1911s at gun shows in Alabama for $339. You don't have to go to a gun show though. They were on the table of Tactical Supply in Montgomery. 866-850-0561 http://www.tacticalsupply.net/ I have no relationship with Tactical Supply. I have bought two guns at very good prices from them. __________________ George Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. Albert Einstein

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