Colt 1911 Gov't in 38 super on the fence

[SoCal Choppas]

I have the opportunity to buy a Colt 1911 in 38 super in blue.

Seller is asking $600.00 in good to excellent condition.

My issue is it's in 38 super and I don't want a 38 super pistol. How hard is it to convert it to 9mm and is it worth it. I know RIA sells 9mm conversion kits for it's 38 super pistols, but I rather use Colt or better parts. Also will it require permanent modifications for the conversion, I don't want to devalue the pistol; should I decide to sell it in it's original form.

Thanks for any info

[1911Luvr]

Buy it now and decide later. That is a great price and you can easily flip it for a nice profit.

[AreWeFree]

^^ buy it now

[mdib870]

ill buy it if you don't

[socalsam]

Let me know if you pass on it. Ill definately buy it for that price.

[_TomT_]

Is there a link to the sale or is it not on CGN?

[SoCal Choppas]

It's a "Friends" special, he's not on Calguns and not really a fanatic of firearms to go on forums. He also won't sell it to anyone he doesn't know personally.

[agarcia211]

I would buy it if I were you. For the conversion you only need a barrel and probably a new recoil spring to handle the 38. I don't believe the conversion is permanent, that is all you need. And if you ever decide to get rid of it, I along with many other members would be happy to take it of your hands.

[iluvmycolt]

Yep, just do it...

[Mute]

$600 Colt .38 Supers don't fall off trees in CA. You'd be a fool to skip this one. Even if you don't want it, I guarantee you won't be losing money if you sell it.

[afteractionreport]

Do it now!!!

That's an order!!!!

[71MUSTY]

ill buy it if you don't

tHIS^^^

[NorzelKid]

Have you thought about buying it and just leaving it in the .38 Super configuration? It's a caliber that actually was used in older 1911 guns (unlike 9mm), and it has a pretty interesting history. Here's a little bit of info on the round:

http://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/38-super/

Here's another website that gives lots of interesting information about Colt .38 Super 1911 pistols:

http://www.coltautos.com/1911a1_Super38.htm

[Area 52]

That is a great price. If I had the money I'd easily pay $800

[GW]

.38 Super is a great round and that's a helluva great price for a Colt.
Any Colt