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I'm not too worried about waiting, but I am worried about never getting one. I'll keep an eye on some websites as well. Definitely prefer new, especially since I saw SA's warranty isn't transferable. I appreciate the help everyone!
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1. Springfield Armory warranties their guns for life. I've never heard a story of them not fixing a broken gun that wasn't the owner's fault.
2. These guns aren't that complicated. Most fixes on new production guns are simple extractor adjustments or sight adjustment/drifting in the dovetail. Do the rest of us a favor and learn to fix these issues yourself. There is no "free" service, everything is built into the price of the guns the company sells. People sending their guns back for sight drifting or extractor tuning only make the guns cost more money.
3. Most guns for sale on Calguns are low mileage. They don't generally see a ton of use. Exceptions are guns used for competition, and these usually come with some very desirable upgrades. You can be pretty certain any gun you buy won't be worn out or near the end of its service life, not many people shoot that much.
I'd say keep watching for a decent price, and wait. The Mil-Spec that's selling for $850.00 now will be back at $500.00 or less when this market settles down, and the market will settle down, it always does. And unless you're a collector, and talking about an actual mil-spec pistol, one formerly owned by the government, you don't want a Mil-Spec anyway, they have crap triggers with no overtravel screw, rudimentary sights, and since they have a spur hammer, and lack a beaver tail grip safety (BTGS) they will probably make you bleed. Since adding a proper BTGS (and not one of those ugly, afterthought "drop-in" BTGS) will entail frame grinding and refinishing, it's easier and cheaper to buy a gun with the BTGS already in place.Comment
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Plenty of "like new" SS 1911's out there. When I got mine recently from a fellow CG'er it literally was like new, never fired without a mark on it. I put more scratches on it in the last month of owning it taking it to the range and a 2-day skill builder class and putting git through it's paces than the original owner did.
Good taste OP. I recommend looking online everyday at multiple websites. Like dozens. Including guns.deals.com. A local gun shop might run into one but that would be a small net you are casting. You’ve got to really search far and wide right now. The Loaded SS 45 will be a lot easier to find than the MCO brand new. If you don’t mind dings and scratches, go used. I prefer my (expensive to me) 1911’s to be fresh when I get em’. Brand new. If you need any help finding these, let me know. I’d be happy to help.Last edited by Vinnie Boombatz; 01-13-2021, 9:16 AM.sigpicComment
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Good luck on the hunt OP....I looked for months before I found one new....and that was years ago. The CA compliant variation is not always available. They usually fetch a premium and these days are just way over priced unless you have cash to throw away/spend.
Great gun, easy to shoot and mine has been excellent...will not be selling it.
As mentioned by others...patience is a virtue.Wilson Protector .45, Springer 9mm Loaded, Franchi Instinct SL .12ga. and some other cool stuff for the kiddos...Comment
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Just FYI $75 transfer is not hugely outrageous. I recall the fee for out of state transfers (on roster) was $50, that was a decade or more ago. During the SSE days, it was $100 (off roster SSE).
I've never seen handgun transfers less than $50. It makes sense, the dealer wants to sell you guns from HIS stock, not transfer other people's sales and not make money. So they make it up in transfer fees.
It used to be that it was still worth it if you uh, deferred paying CA sales tax until you properly declared it in your state taxes and then paid it with your tax return. Ahem.==================
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Nevermind, it won't let me check out with it. Back to waiting!Comment
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I’m not sure what you mean by “how long does someone hold firearms”, but the 1-30 applies to you DROSing and being approved. So you couldn’t have your FFL hold your Glock to pick up your 1911. Also, if want the stainless, hold out for the stainless, it will show up for you somewhere. I’ll do a bit of searching for you.Comment
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I mean if I ordered from Sportsmans, since I'm currently DROSing a handgun will need to wait 30 days. If Sportsmans says "no, we only hold ordered guns for x days", then I wouldn't bother ordering since my order would be cancelled.Comment
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Ok I understand, yes they will hold. I have been in the exact same position before. My local sportsmans waited until I was ready to DROS. I think it took about 12 days or so. Their policy on items purchased online is 10 days I believe, so you might need to communicate with the store.Comment
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