The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Trade Glock 19 for a Sistema Colt model 1927 1911. Is it worth it?

WVsig · January 10, 2013, 06:12 PM

It all depends on condition and has it been refinished and by who. Most Sistema's were refinished by the arsenals in Argentina. The Glock is a $500 gun NIB $400 or so LNIB so I think you are ahead if you trade straight up for the Colt.

The number one thing to look for on used 1911s is signs of tinkering. Look for replacement parts etc....

January 10, 2013, 06:12 PM	#2
WVsig Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2010 Location: NC Posts: 5,309	It all depends on condition and has it been refinished and by who. Most Sistema's were refinished by the arsenals in Argentina. The Glock is a $500 gun NIB $400 or so LNIB so I think you are ahead if you trade straight up for the Colt. The number one thing to look for on used 1911s is signs of tinkering. Look for replacement parts etc.... __________________ -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