Made Out Like a Bandit

wllfthn · April 11, 2013, 07:01 AM

What's up guys?

Just thought I'd share this little experience I just had. I recently picked up a SA XDs .45 from my lgs in order to fill the role of a "pocket" pistol. I will start by saying that this thing shoots like a dream. It's an amazing little gun by all standards, but it just wasn't for me. I currently carry a Kahr T9 and I wasn't shooting nearly good enough with the XDs for it to take the place of my Kahr. Regardless of how I shot it, it is a great gun and I would recommend it to anyone.

I'm from Ohio and I am a member on a bunch of different Ohio Gun - Buy, Sell and Trade pages on facebook. I tend to keep a pretty close eye on these pages because every once in awhile you stumble across a great deal. And I did just that this week.

Someone posted in one of those pages offering up a Springfield 1911 Champion Lightweight Loaded pistol. It is the black/OD Green model, and this thing is sweet looking. I sent him a quick message asking if he'd be interested in trading for my XDs. Turns out, he's been in the market for an XDs for quite awhile and hadn't been able to find one. I quickly offered to make this trade with him and he was all for it. The rest is history.

What do you guys think? Pretty sweet trade, I'd say.

How about the SA 1911? Anyone have any opinion on this pistol?

grizz223 · April 11, 2013, 08:04 AM

that sounds like a sweet deal to me. Congrats.

Drhc116 · April 11, 2013, 11:24 AM

I would make that trade in a heart beat. Congrats!

SA makes a really nice 1911. hopefully you didnt pay an arm and leg for the XDS. If you didnt then you made a fine trade in my opinion.

wllfthn · April 11, 2013, 11:35 AM

I found a pretty good deal on my XDs. If I remember correctly, it was somewhere around $550.00 out the door.

loose_holster_dan · April 11, 2013, 01:40 PM

the OH is a wonderful place filled with wonderful weapons.

Fishbed77 · April 11, 2013, 02:06 PM

I think we need to see a photos of your new firearm.

DaleA · April 11, 2013, 02:19 PM

I like stories like this.

As the demand for some guns skyrockets others become 'less valued' and if you watch closely I think you can find some real deals out there. (A Ruger Blackhawk .45 Colt in great condition for $300!)

I think you got the good side of your trade too.

KyJim · April 11, 2013, 02:50 PM

I would make that deal any day of the week (from your end).

wllfthn · April 12, 2013, 07:01 AM

It definitely was music to my ears when he said he'd make the trade. I usually don't make any trades, but this one I just couldn't pass up.

I will post some pictures this weekend sometime, but first priority is to shoot it!

wllfthn · April 12, 2013, 07:05 AM

Forgot I had already snapped a few! Here she is!

BillyJack3 · April 12, 2013, 07:08 AM

Wow. Smokin' deal on your part!

Stringfellow · April 12, 2013, 11:55 AM

Gotta like win-win situations!

Go Buckeyes!

Drhc116 · April 12, 2013, 01:05 PM

heck yeah man. Awesome pistol and trade. I think you did really well.

3leggeddog · April 12, 2013, 02:14 PM

Just the other day I seen where 2 guys traded pistols off the internet and later one fellow sold it. BIG trouble- the gun was stolen,what a mess.....

April 11, 2013, 07:01 AM	#1
wllfthn Member Join Date: July 2, 2012 Posts: 48	Made Out Like a Bandit What's up guys? Just thought I'd share this little experience I just had. I recently picked up a SA XDs .45 from my lgs in order to fill the role of a "pocket" pistol. I will start by saying that this thing shoots like a dream. It's an amazing little gun by all standards, but it just wasn't for me. I currently carry a Kahr T9 and I wasn't shooting nearly good enough with the XDs for it to take the place of my Kahr. Regardless of how I shot it, it is a great gun and I would recommend it to anyone. I'm from Ohio and I am a member on a bunch of different Ohio Gun - Buy, Sell and Trade pages on facebook. I tend to keep a pretty close eye on these pages because every once in awhile you stumble across a great deal. And I did just that this week. Someone posted in one of those pages offering up a Springfield 1911 Champion Lightweight Loaded pistol. It is the black/OD Green model, and this thing is sweet looking. I sent him a quick message asking if he'd be interested in trading for my XDs. Turns out, he's been in the market for an XDs for quite awhile and hadn't been able to find one. I quickly offered to make this trade with him and he was all for it. The rest is history. What do you guys think? Pretty sweet trade, I'd say. How about the SA 1911? Anyone have any opinion on this pistol?

April 11, 2013, 08:04 AM	#2
grizz223 Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2013 Location: Fl Posts: 204	that sounds like a sweet deal to me. Congrats. __________________ NRA Life member. Deputy Sheriff.

April 11, 2013, 01:40 PM	#5
loose_holster_dan Senior Member Join Date: April 5, 2011 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 2,461	the OH is a wonderful place filled with wonderful weapons. __________________ Favorite range gun for the money - CZ 75B or STI Spartan V 9mm Go-to carry setup - Walther PPS or PPQ in FIST kydex holster 1AK Favorite semi-auto design - HK P7 "A Sig is like a lightsaber - not as clumsy or random as a Glock."

April 12, 2013, 11:55 AM	#12
Stringfellow Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2009 Posts: 215	Gotta like win-win situations! Go Buckeyes! __________________ Well-armed Liberal

April 11, 2013, 11:24 AM	#3
Drhc116 Member Join Date: April 26, 2012 Posts: 76	I would make that trade in a heart beat. Congrats! SA makes a really nice 1911. hopefully you didnt pay an arm and leg for the XDS. If you didnt then you made a fine trade in my opinion.

April 11, 2013, 11:35 AM	#4
wllfthn Member Join Date: July 2, 2012 Posts: 48	I found a pretty good deal on my XDs. If I remember correctly, it was somewhere around $550.00 out the door.

April 11, 2013, 02:06 PM	#6
Fishbed77 Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2010 Posts: 4,862	I think we need to see a photos of your new firearm.

April 11, 2013, 02:19 PM	#7
DaleA Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2002 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 5,312	I like stories like this. As the demand for some guns skyrockets others become 'less valued' and if you watch closely I think you can find some real deals out there. (A Ruger Blackhawk .45 Colt in great condition for $300!) I think you got the good side of your trade too.

April 11, 2013, 02:50 PM	#8
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	I would make that deal any day of the week (from your end).

April 12, 2013, 07:01 AM	#9
wllfthn Member Join Date: July 2, 2012 Posts: 48	It definitely was music to my ears when he said he'd make the trade. I usually don't make any trades, but this one I just couldn't pass up. I will post some pictures this weekend sometime, but first priority is to shoot it!

April 12, 2013, 07:08 AM	#11
BillyJack3 Senior Member Join Date: May 2, 2012 Posts: 423	Wow. Smokin' deal on your part!

April 12, 2013, 01:05 PM	#13
Drhc116 Member Join Date: April 26, 2012 Posts: 76	heck yeah man. Awesome pistol and trade. I think you did really well.

April 12, 2013, 02:14 PM	#14
3leggeddog Member Join Date: December 18, 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 68	Just the other day I seen where 2 guys traded pistols off the internet and later one fellow sold it. BIG trouble- the gun was stolen,what a mess.....