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WVsig · December 11, 2011, 08:36 PM

In the early 90s the 1991AI was often used as a base gun for custom builds. I would assume that the mainspring housing has also been replaced. The ORM guns came with a plastic mainspring and nylon trigger.

I agree with others that the following have been replaced or customized:

Sights
Hammer
Beavertail
trigger
Front strap checking
Mainspring housing (assumed)
Barrel & Bushing
Full Length Guide Rod
lowered & dimpled ejection port
slide stop
thumb safety

At todays prices this would cost $1250+ and the base Colt would cost you $700 so somewhere in the range of $2000 is what the gun would cost you today to build. I you like the look of the gun and can confirm the work done on the gun I would say $900 to $1100 is fair depending on round count and actual condition of the gun. The issue with custom guns and value is often what was done is not "exactly" what you would do so it diminishes its value. IMHO. Custom guns often will sell for 50% to 70% of what someone paid for the work.

The current Protector which is built on a Wilson Frame and slide is a $2800 gun.

December 11, 2011, 08:36 PM	#6
WVsig Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2010 Location: NC Posts: 5,309	In the early 90s the 1991AI was often used as a base gun for custom builds. I would assume that the mainspring housing has also been replaced. The ORM guns came with a plastic mainspring and nylon trigger. I agree with others that the following have been replaced or customized: Sights Hammer Beavertail trigger Front strap checking Mainspring housing (assumed) Barrel & Bushing Full Length Guide Rod lowered & dimpled ejection port slide stop thumb safety At todays prices this would cost $1250+ and the base Colt would cost you $700 so somewhere in the range of $2000 is what the gun would cost you today to build. I you like the look of the gun and can confirm the work done on the gun I would say $900 to $1100 is fair depending on round count and actual condition of the gun. The issue with custom guns and value is often what was done is not "exactly" what you would do so it diminishes its value. IMHO. Custom guns often will sell for 50% to 70% of what someone paid for the work. The current Protector which is built on a Wilson Frame and slide is a $2800 gun. __________________ -The right to be left alone is the most comprehensive of rights, and the right most valued by free people.-Louis Brandeis -Its a tool box... I don't care you put the tools in for the job that's all... -Sam from Ronin -It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle