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orionengnr · October 11, 2012, 05:09 PM

I'll give you my .02, and won't even charge you.

Keep an eye on the For Sale segment of this board (and others). You may find something local (or at least within reasonalbe driving distance) which will allow you to meet the seller at a local range and try before you buy. Buying "gently used" with the option to test fire has the potential to save you a fair bit of money.

It should also be legal in FL to do a FTF transaction, which will save you tax. If you do not have your CHL, some sellers may be less than enthusiastic about an FTF with a stranger. Just another reason to get your CHL

Have any range buddies who are 1911-knowledgeable? If not, time to make some?

October 11, 2012, 05:09 PM	#14
orionengnr Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Posts: 5,173	I'll give you my .02, and won't even charge you. Keep an eye on the For Sale segment of this board (and others). You may find something local (or at least within reasonalbe driving distance) which will allow you to meet the seller at a local range and try before you buy. Buying "gently used" with the option to test fire has the potential to save you a fair bit of money. It should also be legal in FL to do a FTF transaction, which will save you tax. If you do not have your CHL, some sellers may be less than enthusiastic about an FTF with a stranger. Just another reason to get your CHL Have any range buddies who are 1911-knowledgeable? If not, time to make some?