The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Colt gold Cup 1911 New or used Series 70?

BigJimP · June 7, 2010, 04:50 PM

I'm not sure the price difference you are seeing is "collectability" ....vs just people like the older series 70 guns.

Buying as an investment is hard to do / even if you don't shoot it --- because its hard to tell what will be popular in 10, 20, 30 yrs. However, in general, I do think a well tuned 1911 will hold its value pretty well - whether you shoot it or not.

If you're looking for an investment / I don't think Colt is where you ought to put your money ....vs a Wilson Combat or a higher end 1911 / but if you're looking for a decent gun to shoot, I don't see any reason why the Colt won't be fine.

June 7, 2010, 04:50 PM	#4
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	I'm not sure the price difference you are seeing is "collectability" ....vs just people like the older series 70 guns. Buying as an investment is hard to do / even if you don't shoot it --- because its hard to tell what will be popular in 10, 20, 30 yrs. However, in general, I do think a well tuned 1911 will hold its value pretty well - whether you shoot it or not. If you're looking for an investment / I don't think Colt is where you ought to put your money ....vs a Wilson Combat or a higher end 1911 / but if you're looking for a decent gun to shoot, I don't see any reason why the Colt won't be fine.